The yearly top fitness trends for 2025 as announced by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) are here. Published in the ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal, these fitness trends are part of an annual international survey of more than 4,500 health and fitness pros. Unsurprisingly, digital technology was named the number one fitness trend to expect this year. However, the survey also revealed a few emerging trends that likely will impact the health and fitness industry’s focus for 2025.Here are the top ten fitness trends you can expect and possibly consider using this year:
1. Wearable Technology
Since 2016, wearable technology has been in the top three fitness trends, thanks to the plethora of devices such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, heart rate monitors, and devices that can track your calorie intake and time spent sitting and sleeping. Besides analyzing your exercise habits and health, these devices can also encourage you to set goals for improvement and performance that enhance your lifestyle.
2. Mobile Exercise Apps
Smartphone and related applications that aid in exercise performance and programming are predicted to be a hot trend for fitness gurus.
3. Fitness Programs for Older Adults
The fastest-growing age segment is people aged 65 and older. People are living and working longer and must stay in shape as they age if they want to live independently. Gym and fitness center managers will need different ideas for attracting and accommodating this generation as potential customers. These accommodations may include scheduling programs that focus on movement and balance, offering more morning and afternoon classes, and even considering the type of music played to retain customers.
4. Exercise for weight loss
While exercising is nothing new when attempting weight loss, this trend recognizes the importance of combining both nutritious dieting and cooking classes with an exercise routine.
5. Traditional Strength Training
Using barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and the like are perfect top choices for exercise enthusiasts to use to improve or maintain muscular fitness.
6. High intensity interval training (HIIT)
HIIT training has been a long-time favorite for anyone interested in getting fit fast without wasting time. This exercise typically involves alternating short bursts of high intensity exercise (e.g., sprinting for 30 seconds) followed by short periods of recovery walking (e.g., medium to brisk walking for up to 1-2 minutes), and then repeating for up to 15 minutes total. HIIT is a great way to build endurance, lose weight, and gain muscle mass.
7. Data-Driven Training Technology
This technology leverages real-time and other tracked data to tailor exercise and related health programming. This type of training can be called “movement for daily living” exercise as it highlights the importance of remaining physically functional throughout life. Functional fitness training involves movements to improve balance, coordination, functional strength, and endurance associated with the needs of older adults.
8. Exercise for Mental Health
It’s about time physical activity is finally being seen as an up-and-coming trend meant to help improve mental well-being through physical activity.
9. Functional Fitness Training
This type of training can be called “movement for daily living” exercise as it highlights the importance of remaining physically functional throughout life. Functional fitness training involves movements to improve balance, coordination, functional strength, and endurance associated with the needs of older adults.
10. Health/Wellness Coaching
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