# Animal Exercises Release the Beast With These Extreme Workouts By Alex Scott | Published 2010-01-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-exercises References: [darkroastedblend](http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2007/03/animal-acrobatics-funny.html) You’ve likely made the New Years resolution that 2010 is the year that you get back to [hitting the gym](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-wild) and getting in shape, but if you’re a little confused as to the type of workouts you should be doing to maximize [muscle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loadmuscle) take a page from these animal exercises. These beasts have gone to great lengths to keep their prowess by doing anything from balancing on a flimsy tree branch to doing [chin ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grease-the-groove) (or horn ups on telephone wires. Animal exercises range from everything from endurance to mass building. Follow these simple animal exercises pictured above and you’re sure to become king of your own jungle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animal Exercises:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating new fitness programs and equipment that mimic the movements of animals. - **Extreme Workouts:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in developing cutting-edge fitness routines that push the boundaries of traditional exercise. - **Muscle Maximization:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in designing workouts and nutritional supplements specifically aimed at optimizing muscle growth. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness:** Disruptive innovation opportunities abound in the fitness industry, from incorporating animal-inspired exercises into existing programs to creating new animal-themed fitness centers. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in the health and wellness industry by developing innovative animal-inspired workouts and fitness products. - **Sports and Performance:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the sports and performance industry by incorporating animal exercise techniques into training programs for athletes to enhance their performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simple Fitness Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearystronk.md) - [Kettlebell Workout Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellbeast.md) - [20-in-One Workout Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitgo-crawler.md) - [Parent-Friendly Workout Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exercises-for-parents.md) - [Extreme No-Excuse Fitness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workout-nightmare.md) - [Preparedness-Inspired Fitness Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preparedness-inspired-fitness-classes.md) - [Body Weight-Only Exercise Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alronfitness-pushup-machine.md) - [Accessible Weightlifting Fitness Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodypump-heavy.md) - [All-In-One Fitness Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-solutions.md)