Study Reveals What Colorado's Favorite Workout Is

Colorado ranks as one of the fittest states in America; maybe it's because of all the sunshine we normally get. According to a recent study, five workouts are the most popular across the U.S.

Which is Colorado's favorite?

Maybe you are already a fan of Colorado's #1 choice; maybe you'll want to jump on the bandwagon to try it out yourself; or maybe you'll "buck the system" and do your own workout.

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It really doesn't matter what kind of workout you're looking for Full body, cardio, a weight-loss workout, or to just get a little sweat on, you can definitely find it in Colorado. Fitness is a huge industry, and the Centennial State is in no short supply of a class, or gym to hit up.

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Back in the day, there didn't seem to be all these choices; we'd just lace up some sneakers and go for a jog. That was then, though; today, there are so many options, it makes it very easy to get in shape.

The folks at Total Shape took a look at data to find out what the country's most popular workout is:

Staying active is incredibly important for both our physical and mental health, but it can sometimes be a challenge to find workouts that you can enjoy. Fortunately, there are a variety of workouts, whether you wish to lose weight or build strength – so trying out the different types can help you to find the right one for your fitness goals.

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HOW DID THEY DETERMINE THE MOST-POPULAR WORKOUTS IN THE U.S.?

They analyzed the number of average monthly Google searches in each state for different workouts, including terms such as ‘X classes’ and ‘X classes near me’.

The search volume for each term combined with the fitness class was added together to discover the total average monthly searches in each state.

WHAT ARE THE TOP FIVE MOST-POPULAR WORKOUTS IN AMERICA?

Yoga
HITT
Dance
Pilates
Boxing - #1 in America.

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WHAT IS COLORADO'S MOST-POPULAR WORKOUT?

Pilates.

From Total Shape:

While Pilates is a full-body workout that focuses on strengthening and toning, the movements of this low-intensity exercise will target your core the most. Pilates doesn’t directly help with weight loss, but it does boost your body’s natural ability to burn fat by increasing your metabolism. As well as this, the benefits of the exercise on your core can result in better posture, thus relieving muscle tension.

HOW DID THE OTHER WORKOUTS RATE IN COLORADO?

#5 was Yoga.
#4 was HIIT.
#3 was Dance.
#2 was Boxing.

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