With each year, new fitness trends emerge. And this is a good thing because it opens the door for more people to access a healthy lifestyle that includes diet and exercise.
In this post, we’re exploring what to expect in the fitness world in 2020 and beyond.
1. Group Training Classes
Group training gets an upgrade in 2020 as Millennials and Gen Z’ers take fitness to a more social level. And because at this point, 80 percent of fitness club members fall into this category, it makes sense that we’ll see a rise in the popularity of group classes.
Group training classes can encompass any fitness class where people participate in a group setting. So this could be anything from group personal training sessions to a group Pilates class. There’s something about the community element that appeals to the younger generation, and we’re going to see this trend become more important as group classes get back into the swing of things in 2020.
2. Virtual Workouts
The COVID pandemic brought millions of people back into their homes with plenty of time on their hands. And many people used this time to get fit. In late March and April, many fitness organizations were offering free online classes to keep people on the fitness bandwagon while we were all isolating. But some have found virtual workouts to be their preferred way to get fit. And even after restrictions lift, we can expect to see more people working out at home.
3. Functional Fitness
Functional fitness puts an emphasis on overall health and ability with workouts designed to work the muscles you need for day-to-day living. These workouts are great for anyone new to fitness or anyone in the senior population. COVID-19 has helped underscore the need to work on our immune health and fitness level, and functional fitness is a great way to get back in touch with our fitness goals.
4. DNA Testing
With DNA testing becoming more readily available, many companies are getting creative and marketing DNA fitness testing to help people achieve their fitness goals. The science behind it is still very new, but such companies are promising personalized results that will help individuals meet their fitness goals based on their actual DNA. The concept is enticing, and as the science gets stronger, we expect to see DNA-based fitness plans becoming more and more popular, especially with younger generations.
5. Wearables
Wearable fitness devices aren’t new in 2020, but they are still an emerging trend. As new devices come to market and more people adopt wearable fitness, we’re going to see this trend become the wave of the future. Much like most of the population adopted smartphones, we can expect to see most people using wearable fitness devices.
Wearable devices like the Fitbit are getting more advanced and smartwatches have stepped fully into the wearable fitness market as well. And the benefit to using a smartwatch for fitness is that you can access other apps that will help you achieve your goals. You can even access addiction treatment services through an app on Google Play or the Apple App store.
New fitness trends unlock new opportunities for people to step into a healthier lifestyle, and the trends we’re seeing in 2020 are making fitness more accessible than ever.
