Buti and Pound

I'm not a big fan of working out with weights; I prefer to use my own bodyweight instead. This post might be more attractive to females, but there also men who enjoy what I'm going to talk about: Buti, and Pound. These are two new fitness brands that have developed in the last five years as a mixture of different workout styles. They don't require weights or even a gym membership as you can order them online and do them at home by yourself (but you don't need to, they are also taught at gyms throughout the States and Europe). Although their popularity might not last, right now people are asking for it around the world. Let's look at each one separately.


Buti
 
Buti is a workout that was founded by Bizzi Gold, a 30-year-old female trainer and mother to two kids. Buti is a mixture of yoga, tribal dance and plyometrics. It is stated that it is an empowering workout that nourishes the female spirit as it focuses on the energy center of women: the hips. A lot of women are very tense in their hips - supposedly that's why they gain most of their weight in this area of their body. Buti works the gluts, upper and lower back, the hips, and of course the butt. As it incorporates many yoga moves, stretching is a major part of the workout. Derived from the Marathi word Buti meaning “the cure to something hidden or kept secret,” the goal is to guide women through movement, nutrition and wellness that supports the female spirit. While some movements might seem a little strange, they are actually quite challenging and effective.   

Pound
 
Pound was created by Kirsten Potenza and Cristina Peerenboom who love drumming and music as well as working out. It is a full-body cardio jam session, combining light resistance with constant simulated drumming. The workout fuses cardio, Pilates, isometric movements, plyometrics and Isometric poses into a 45-minute series. Pound combines cardio moves with strength training and drumming. This combo works the entire body, raises the heart rate to a fat-burning zone, and forces each move to be as precise as a basic beat. You can even work out to your favorite music to get extra motivation.

What do you think of these workouts? Would you pay for them at the gym? They are certainly not the same as reguar aerobic or step classes, but they do work your body and help you get ripped. As you shouldn't do the same workout routine for a longer period of time - your muscles will get bored with the movements - these workouts might be a fun way to squeeze in some extra sweat. Have fun trying them!


Julia




Sources:
http://www.butiyoga.com/
http://www.poundfit.com/