Top 5 Fitness Trends for 2023
Fitness Wearables
During the pandemic, most people didn't have access to the same resources at home that they did at their onsite workout centers and studios. Many turned to wearable technology to ensure they were still performing high-quality training at home or outside. People desired a simple, precise method for concentrating on their wellness and health objectives while monitoring their progress over time.
Wearable devices were the answer to this need.
Smartwatches, heart rate monitors, fitness trackers, and GPS-tracking gadgets are examples of wearable technology alternatives.
Various wearable technologies are available that enable people to monitor their fitness measurements and other aspects of their well-being, such as sleep, nutrition, etc. The desire to use technology to measure and track many elements of one's fitness and health is projected to increase in the upcoming year.
Exercises at Home
Due to the pandemic, many people were compelled to work out at home, which inspired them to open their gyms. Numerous people discovered they preferred home gyms over the crowded, sometimes cumbersome traditional box gym. As a result, more people are investing in home exercise gear, such as classic dumbbells, benches, and squat bars.
Free Weights
More and more individuals are learning about the advantages of strength training as new studies are published regularly. The texts state that strength training benefits include improving bone strength, raising metabolism, and helping you have a more robust immune system in addition to helping you shape and build your body's muscles.
As a result of this growing awareness, gyms will see an increase in the number of people who want to start strength training with free weights but don't want to look - or train - like a bodybuilder or powerlifter. Gyms that provide non-threatening free weight training areas for beginners will have an advantage.
Exercise for Weight Loss
According to estimates, roughly half of all American adults try to lose weight each year.
Aside from dieting, one of the most common strategies used by those attempting to lose weight is exercise, it burns calories, which is essential for weight loss.
People are discovering that, in addition to helping them lose weight, exercise has many other benefits, including improved mood, stronger bones, and a reduced risk of many chronic diseases.
Small Group Personal Training
Small group personal training is gaining popularity, in which groups of four to ten people work with a personal instructor. With gas prices skyrocketing, the affordability of these group classes is a huge plus. The camaraderie and group motivation effects are also present.
The cost is shared between more people making it cost-efficient for the group and the instructor.