The hottest fitness trends for summer: We round up the most exciting ways to shape up

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Outdoor workouts as part of a group are increasingly popular

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The latest research from Sport England's Active Lives has revealed that group exercise is now more popular than swimming and running.

Studies from fitness experts EMD UK agree, showing 3.76 million more people are participating in group exercise than in 2016.

And there has been a 1.1million rise in people over the age of 45 taking part weekly.

"Group exercise has become more inclusive and readily available. There is something to suit everyone of differing ages, gender and abilities," says Ross Perriam, CEO of EMD UK.

Working out with others is motivational and sociable. And in summer more classes then ever are taking place outside, allowing participants to get some vitamin D too.

"Working out outside provides a challenge with ever-changing terrain," says Ross.

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