Keep Those Resolutions: 7 Unusual Workouts For 2014

Because there's more to life than just the elliptical

1. Circus Arts

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For all those times you watched Cirque de Soleil and thought "I can totally do that". You'd be surprised how often there's a circus school in your 'hood.

2. Yoga

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Myth: You don’t have to be flexible to do yoga, but by doing yoga, you will gain flexibility. Check out your local gym, rec center or YMCA for classes. If you're serious, or at least seriously interested many yoga studios offer a free trial period for those who want to test it out. Corepower will give you a week. I’m feeling more bendy already.

3. Fencing

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Another trick you can pull out at parties..or not. But think of the glute toning possibilities.

4. Archery and other arts of war

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You know you want to get your inner Katniss on. Arms, prepare to be destroyed...along with your enemies.

5. Dance – Pole. Zumba. Belly. Bolly. Tap. Jazz.

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Zumba is so 2013. Try out something new, like pole? Sexy, sultry and sure to work every-single-muscle-you-didn’t-know-you-had but are-sure-feeling-it-today awesome. And it’s classy now. Thanks Sheila Kelly

6. Windsurfing

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Board Rental: $50

Sunscreen: $5

Your Dignity: For Sale

Humming Take It To The Limit in your short shorts as your body burns from the intensity of this workout: Priceless

7. Rock Climbing

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There are plenty of indoor gyms that offer discounted sessions to students and first time climbers. I know a few that even throw in the occasional free climbing session. A chance to work your skills and mingle with the pros? Not too shabby…because professional climbers are in like, terrible shape, you know…