With the new year in full swing, 2016 is going to be a big one. With organic eating at an all-time high, gym memberships increasing and new workouts being mainstreamed constantly, a healthy lifestyle is the ultimate goal of many. However, adults aren’t getting nearly enough exercise as necessary to lead a truly healthy lifestyle. It’s estimated that less than 5% of adults get 30 minutes of exercise each day. The proven advantages of regular exercise are astounding: lower risk of cardiovascular problems, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. A healthy diet and regular exercise regiment can help men and women live up to 5 years longer. If this sounds like a priority to you, check out these unique exercises that will get your heart rate up in 2016:

1. The PiYo program is a combination of pilates and yoga. It sets itself apart from other mainstream fitness regiments because it doesn’t require anything but your body. Without any weights, resistance bands or equipment, the PiYo program uses the natural endurance of your body to avoid high-impact cardio training while burning fat. It’s a great option for those who want to get a quick but effective workout done in their own home.
2. Obstacle Courses have gained a strong following in recent years. Mud and colors runs are especially popular among groups of friends and coworkers. Great for team bonding, a unique experience and getting a full-body workout, obstacle courses kick your adrenaline into high gear while burning fat.
3. Krav Maga started out as a training technique for the Israeli military. Similar to a form of guerilla street fighting, Krav Maga is a great way to get in shape while learning how to defend yourself in a unique way. With a growing presence here in the States, Krav Maga is growing in popularity among women who want to learn self-defense techniques and people who want to expand from their fitness knowledge base.
4. Aerial Yoga is not for the faint of heart or those scared of heights. While it may seem outlandish, it can be incredibly liberating. Using a hammock hung from the ceiling, aerial yoga combines a series of yoga, pilates and dance moves to provide a unique workout that won’t leave you dangling.