Trends or fads? Well some things will come and go and I guess if they stay they're a trend rather than a fad!
So what can we expect to see in 2022 - it really depends on the survey you are reading but according to several the top five new fitness activities to look out for are:
- Weighted Hula Hoop
- ZUU (low impact bodyweight training)
- Stroller Fitness (er OK?!)
- Reverse Running (hmmmm really?)
- Trapeze Classes (ooo I'm sensing lots of shoulder injuries on this one!)
Do we see any of these fads surviving 2022? Well I think ZUU could and hula hoops are fun so they might stick around.
According to the American College of Sport and Medicine - they predict the following trends in the fitness industry for this year:
1. Wearable technology
2. Home exercise gyms
3. Outdoor activities
4. Strength training with free weights
5. Exercise for weight loss
6. Personal training
Obviously I am delighted that Personal Training is in the top 10 at number 6. Plus my services touch on the other top 5. For me this shows that post-lockdowns the shift is continuing towards a move away from the big corporate gyms and more towards working with a PT and setting up a home exercise set-up.
From talking with my clients (some of whom have a gym membership), they really appreciate and need the services of a PT to develop a fitness programme tailored to their needs They also benefit from the 1-2-1 tuition on correct exercise form and technique, which they may not be getting from their gym.
I think the main message that I'd like to put across is that if you are looking to make improvements to your health and fitness, then don't make it a quick fix - think long-term and the key to that is finding something you enjoy doing and consistently doing it.
Keep things varied - it not only makes life interesting, it is good to challenge the mind and body in different ways, in order to develop a good level of well-rounded fitness (which could include strength, cardio, flexibility, mobility and stability training).
For a chat about how personal training can help build the foundations of a new fitness routine for you in 2022, then please get in touch on the contact page.
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