What Type of Fitness Chick are You?

As the ancient Greeks said, “know thyself.” Nothing could be more true when it comes to fitness. Routines and preferences are great because it”s so much easier to motivate for a workout when you actually enjoy doing it. But often people focus on only one type of workout, and their body acclimates, making it harder to get results. Think of fitness as a three-legged stool. In order to improve your physique and health, you have to work all three areas: flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular. Read on to discover your fit girl type and see how to get results faster by knowing what works best for you, and how to hit all three areas of fitness while remaining true to your gym style.

The Guru

In her gym bag: Yoga mat, Lululemon zip-up.

This type of fit chick likes to work out when there is a spirit-body or mind-body connection. Results for her are secondary to the spiritual quest she is on. She wants to feel fit and strong but isn’t really interested in body worship, and she may find a weight room full of barking dudes intimidating. She is most at home in her yoga class routine.

Yoga is an amazing workout tool, increasing strength and flexibility as well as the mind-body connection. But yoga offers little cardio work. Try to branch out and try different styles of yoga. Bikram and Core Power are some of the more physically strenuous yoga styles. Classes like SoulCycle that have both strength and cardio components with a more spiritual and less “gym-y” bent could be a good choice. You can also take your meditation practice on the road and get out in nature for a hike and some body-weight resistance exercises.

The Gladiatrix

In her gym bag: Any kind of gadget for tracking macronutrients and workouts, protein powder.

This fit chick lives to sweat. She loves the gym, loves her routine, even squeals a little when her new supplements come in the mail. She lives for results and isn’t afraid to lift weights with the boys.

This type usually has high motivation but can be neglectful of flexibility. By incorporating a weekly flexibility/breath-centered yoga class you can release lactic acid stored in your muscles and prevent workout related injuries that would otherwise slow down your gym progress.

The Gazelle

In her gym bag: custom running shoes, new songs for her encyclopedic “running” playlist.

This fitness type loves long-form cardio. She may be a long distance runner who lives for the mental clarity she gets on mile five, or she may be a slave to the elliptical who is all about the “calories burned” number on the cardio machine display.

Both types of “gazelles” need to make sure they are incorporating a strength training routine to keep their metabolism up. Lots of long-form cardio can put your body in an catabolic state where it burns muscle tissue instead of fat for the energy you need during a long run. This loss of muscle tissue can lead to a metabolism slow-down, decreased strength, and eventual weight gain. Try a TRX class if weightlifting seems boring to you.



When it comes to fitness, you have to know what works for you. Know your fitness type and then make sure you are working out all three areas of fitness (cardio, strength, and flexibility) to avoid getting into a rut. You’ll reach your health and fitness goals faster.