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Piloxing is quickly becoming a global\u00a0fitness phenomenon with celebrity\u00a0devotees including Kelly Osbourne,\u00a0Ashley Tissdale and Vanessa Hudgens.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is the first program that blends the muscle sculpting of pilates,\u00a0the strengthening and cardio of boxing and the fun and\u00a0sensuality of dance into a high-energy interval workout.<\/p>\n

Piloxing has taken the US by storm and is now\u00a0gaining a huge following in the Costa del Sol with\u00a0classes in Marbella, Calahonda, Sotogrande and\u00a0Gibraltar. If last year\u2019s fitness craze was Zumba\u00a0this year\u2019s is definitely Piloxing. There are now\u00a036 countries with certified training academies –\u00a0with numbers set to hit triple figures by the end\u00a0of the year.<\/p>\n

Weighted gloves are worn to work the muscles\u00a0further and all the moves are performed in time with\u00a0a pumping music soundtrack, which helps to keep you\u00a0moving and motivated.<\/p>\n

The classes aren\u2019t for the faint hearted though as the interval\u00a0training is at 145 beats per minute. It means you\u2019ll be working out\u00a0intensively for 60 minutes but you burn up to 900 calories in that\u00a0session alone. Not bad going and reportedly twice as effective as\u00a0spinning classes for shifting those stubborn pounds.<\/p>\n

Piloxing classes have been described by attendees as \u201ca fast,\u00a0exhilarating and full-on workout,\u201d Kelly Osbourne is sweaty but\u00a0sold, adding, \u201cPiloxing is an amazing, full-body workout, and its\u00a0good, dancey fun.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Lisa Greenwood, a certified Piloxing instructor, who runs classes\u00a0at DanceWorks and the Almenara Hotel in Sotogrande, believes\u00a0ISSUE 01 | MARBELLAROCKS 77\u00a0the reason why the take-up has been so high is
because it appeals to everyone.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t necessarily have to have\u00a0coordination to do piloxing and it is highintensity\u00a0but low impact so good for everyone,\u00a0from the superfit to the 70.\u201d<\/p>\n

After only six weeks of classes people notice\u00a0increased muscle tone in their arms, legs\u00a0and core. \u201cPiloxing builds strength but does\u00a0not give you bulky muscles because you are\u00a0lengthening and stretching,\u201d Lisa says.<\/p>\n

Hollywood trainer and founder of Piloxing, Viveca Jensen has come up with a motto for\u00a0her unique workout concept to empower the\u00a0women that do it, \u2018Sleek, Sexy and Powerful\u2019.<\/p>\n

Which in turn neatly sums up this Swedishborn\u00a0classically trained dancer\u2019s newly amassed\u00a0fortune. Her Piloxing DVD is already an\u00a0international bestseller and her latest release,\u00a0The Piloxing System, has been named one of
the Top 10 workout DVD\u2019s for 2014 by Fitness\u00a0Magazine.<\/p>\n

Laughing is one of the best\u00a0exercises for your core<\/strong><\/p>\n

When we first heard about piloxing in\u00a0the Marbella Rocks office we laughed at\u00a0the mere mention of pairing activities. \u00a0Whatever next Pi-latte (pilates and\u00a0drinking coffee) Pil-ayaking (pilates and\u00a0kayaking). Can you think of the best\u00a0exercise or activity combination? Tweet\u00a0us your suggestions on @Marbella_Rocks\u00a0to win a dinner for 2 at a top restaurant in\u00a0Marbella.<\/p>\n

PILOXING AT HOME<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0We\u2019ve got six easy, gym-free moves from Jensen as shown here by\u00a0fully-certified instructor Lisa Greenwood.<\/p>\n

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\"countertop\"Countertop push-ups:<\/strong> Stand on toes two feet\u00a0from a counter. Place hands on countertop,\u00a0and lower down and back up, keeping elbows\u00a0close to the body. Work up to 3 sets of 20 reps.<\/p>\n

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\"bicep\"Bicep curl:<\/strong>Reach arms out in front at shoulder\u00a0height, with open palms facing up. Bend\u00a0elbows to 90-degree angles, keeping hands\u00a0open. Slowly lower to starting position. \u00a0Do 2 sets of 30 reps.<\/p>\n

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\"speedbag\"Speed bag:<\/strong> Bend knees slightly, tighten core\u00a0muscles, and bend elbows at chest level with\u00a0clenched fists facing each other. Circle fists\u00a0rapidly, as if hitting a speed bag, for 3 sets of 30\u00a0seconds. Rest 10 seconds between sets.<\/p>\n

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\"tricep\"Tricep squeeze:<\/strong> With feet hip-distance apart\u00a0and knees slightly bent, lean forward to create\u00a0a flat back. Pump arms back toward each\u00a0other, palms facing in, keeping arms tight and\u00a0straight. Do 3 sets, 30 seconds each, resting for\u00a010 seconds between sets.<\/p>\n

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\"armspins\"Arm spins:<\/strong> Stand with arms reaching out to\u00a0the sides. Circle arms forward, keeping elbows\u00a0straight and muscles tight and flexed, for 30\u00a0reps, and then do 30 reps circling backward. \u00a0Do 3 sets.<\/p>\n

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\"uppercut\"Upper cut:<\/strong> Create a strong (fighting) stance\u00a0with feet staggered and knees slightly bent,\u00a0keeping core muscles tight. Punch the right\u00a0fist out to the left, then left fist to the right,\u00a0alternating fists for 3 sets of 30 seconds each. \u00a0Rest for 10 seconds in between sets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Piloxing is quickly becoming a global\u00a0fitness phenomenon with celebrity\u00a0devotees including Kelly Osbourne,\u00a0Ashley Tissdale and Vanessa Hudgens. It is the first program that blends the muscle sculpting of pilates,\u00a0the strengthening and cardio of boxing and the fun and\u00a0sensuality of dance into a high-energy interval workout. 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