"Aerial workouts cross a wide spectrum of movements, but generally involve silks, trapeze equipment, hammocks, or hoops to accomplish a total body workout while suspended off the ground in a hybrid art-meets-sport format," notes Ligler. "Typically, those with great body control — dancers, gymnasts, yogis — are drawn to these workouts, but anyone who wants to develop strength in combination with heightened body awareness will be a great fit with both practice and patience."

If you're new to the game and simply want to give it a try, call your local studio to see if they offer an introductory class (many do) so you can get the hang of it — quite literally!

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Pole dancing is pretty much synonymous with sex appeal, and the classes are notably provocative. If that sounds like your cup of tea, then sign yourself up for a class, stat.

Ligler says, "Pole studios are a safe haven for self-expression that incorporate strength, dance, agility, and choreography to accomplish supported and unsupported movements on a pole. These are fun, no-judgment workouts that will challenge your core and upper body, in addition to your creativity in a very scalable manner — welcoming even the most introverted beginner."

Over the long term, pole dancing classes are a great way to achieve insane tone and flexibility, but more than that they can help relieve stress, give you a chance to let out your inner tiger and amp up your confidence.

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If you live near a body of water — or are gearing up to travel somewhere that does — look into local paddleboard yoga classes. Not only do they serve up a good photo opportunity and a chance to hang out in the water, but they'll challenge you mentally and physically more than you though possible. We recommend this one for the more experienced yogi, but if you have the opportunity to try an intro class, then don't hesitate.

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"Indoor climbing involves using your hands and feet to climb up, down, or across (bouldering) a predefined path using specialized safety equipment. You can expect a physically and mentally demanding workout that tests strength, agility, endurance, and balance — not to mention your patience," says Ligler.

The benefit of an indoor rock climbing session is that you have a trainer right there with you, along with all the safety equipment needed. Ligler calls them the "perfect training ground" for beginners since they allow you to learn the ropes and develop strength and coordination needed for real-world applications.

She says, "Rock climbing has often been compared to a more physical version of chess — focusing less on speed and more on the technical journey. Long-term, rock climbing is an amazing total body workout with cross-training strength and agility relatable to nearly all other sports and workouts."

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