By Kiana Vaziri, Contributing Blogger
Has your intuition been telling you that it might be time to switch up your workouts?
A new year naturally invites us to refresh our fitness goals and is also the perfect time to reflect on how your current (or non-existent, no judgment here!) workout routine is serving you.
Check out the mini-guide below to explore the best workouts for your astrological sign. Find out if you're destined for Tabata, Aerial Yoga, or something as equally exciting!
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18); Air
Don’t be fooled by the watery name of the Aquarius, you’re looking at the final air sign of the Zodiac. Aquarius likes to make a positive impact on the world, namely in helping the whole of society progress to a higher consciousness.
Best Workouts: As an air sign, look for something that feels light-hearted but can also help you become better in the world. What makes things better? Things that bring you joy!
Try This: Dance classes, Aerial Yoga, Step classes, Barre 3, Horseback Riding, Pole Dance classes
Pisces (February 19 - March 20); Water
As the last sign of the 12 Zodiacs, Pisces exemplifies the qualities of the 11 signs that precedes it. A very sensitive and intuitive character, your body will know what you need at any given moment.
Best Workouts: Something that brings you into alignment with your energy flow and further enhances your connection to self.
Yoga, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and for more intensity-- go for Pilates, WeightLifting, The Class online workout
Aries (March 21 - April 19); Fire
As the first sign of the Zodiac, Aries loves to be first in everything. For 2023, channel your fire into challenging workouts to appeal to your competitive nature.
Best Workouts: Anything that makes you feel fired up. What excites you and compels you to succeed? Something like high energy circuit training would be right up your alley.
Try This: Crossfit, HIIT, Tabata, Running, Kickboxing
Taurus (April 20 - May 20); Earth
You’d think Taurus, a sign represented by the bull, would be first to charge into any situation, but this celestial spirit animal prioritizes tranquility and luxury above all else.
Best Workouts: Something that grounds you, like being in nature where you can be surrounded by the sweet sounds of birds and running water. Or maybe it’s a unique workout that brings balance to your energy system.
Try This: Aerial Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Qi Gong, Hiking, Paddle Boarding, Walking outdoors
Gemini (May 21 - June 20); Air
Gemini’s are spontaneous, curious, and unafraid to follow their myriad of interests. They want to do everything, and I mean everything, to the point where they were forced to split themselves into two to make it possible!
Best Workouts: Anything that keeps your intrigue. We recommend having a diverse portfolio of workouts to keep things interesting for your curious spirit.
Try This: Workout classes like Barre, Barry’s, Corepower Yoga, and activity-based workouts like Ballet, Tennis, and Swimming.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22); Water
Soft on the inside, hard-shelled on the outside (just like the crab itself), Cancer’s will take all the necessary precautions to protect their emotional well-being. Establishing trust is key for these crustacean creatures.
Best workouts: Find something slow and steady to help you build trust in your body, to both learn movements with precision and to also see progress build over time.
Try This: Weight Lifting either on your own or with a personal trainer, Barry’s, Boxing, Long Distance Running
Leo (July 23 - August 22); Fire
Bow down to the Queens and Kings of the jungle, the ever-passionate and loyal Leo. This lion loves to follow their joy and bask in the fiery energy that burns within them.
Best Workouts: Highly energetic and sociable, find something that helps you channel all your energy and also makes you feel seen among your peers.
Try This: Group-based workout classes like Barry’s, Orangetheory Fitness, and SoulCycle, or go for fire with Peloton HIIT, Bootcamp, and Run classes from the app.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22); Earth
An Earth sign, highly integrated with the “practice makes perfect” mentality, Virgos are extremely diligent and practical when it comes to how they live their lives.
Best Workouts: Find something that shows your progress over time, that you can really invest yourself into and become a true master in.
Try This: Climbing and Bouldering, Spinning, Weight Lifting, Hiking
Libra (September 23 - October 22); Air
Libra energy is defined by their need for equilibrium, as can be seen by the scales that represent this air sign.
Best Workouts: Something that brings you balance and harmony. Find what removes the noise and leaves you feeling aligned.
Try This: Vinyasa Yoga and Yin Yoga, Dance classes like Afro-Cuban style or Ecstatic Dance, water-based activities like Surfing, Swimming, and Paddle Boarding
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21); Water
Scorpios are emotional beings, both bold and complex, which often leads others to misunderstand them. Their strength lies in their ability to channel their emotions into energetic fuel.
Best Workouts: Something that pumps you up, turns on your focus and channels your energy effectively.
Try This: Boxing, Ashtanga Yoga, Cardio Dance, Pole Dance classes
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21); Fire
A fire sign on the hunt for knowledge, Sagittarius launches itself into projects and passions with guns a-blazing. Adventure is the name of the game for this Zodiac sign.
Best Workouts: Something that fits the high energy of the Sagittarius and keeps them challenged and interested.
Try This: Orangetheory Fitness, CrossFit, Barry’s, StrengthX at Corepower Yoga
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19); Earth
Capricorn, the final Earth sign of the Zodiac, understands the hard work necessary to achieve great things and is willing to go to great lengths to make it happen.
Best Workouts: Find workouts that appeal to your longer term goals around fitness and wellness. Something where you can invest yourself in the long-term and see how much progress you’ve made from day one.
Try This: Hiking, Climbing, Tennis, Ballet, Basketball
