Boot Camp-style workouts topped the list of fitness trends for 2009, but what will be hot in 2010? According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), many of us will keep both time and money in mind as we plan our workouts. Check out the just-released list from ACE – it may give you new exercise ideas for the New Year.
ACE’s Top 10 fitness trends for 2010
1. Cost-Conscious Workouts: The tough economy will still play a role in how we exercise. Portable fitness equipment will be popular among those with tight budgets, and gyms will make some changes to help cost-conscious members.
2. Group Training: People will scale back on personal training to take advantage of small-group training and group classes to save money.
3. Time-Efficient Workouts: Perfect for those with hectic schedules, shorter but higher-intensity workouts give you big fitness rewards in less time. Boot-camp style workouts will continue to be one of the most popular of these trends in 2010, as will circuit training.
4. Exergaming: As exergames get more popular, you’ll start seeing them at health clubs. Gyms will offer unique exercise sessions for game-lovers and those looking to add variety to their workouts.
5. Boomer-Specific Workouts: Special fitness programs for aging adults will stay strong next year. More boomers recognize the many health benefits of regular exercise, as well as how it gives them independence and improves their overall wellbeing.
6. Functional Training: You’ll see a wider variety of functional training workouts, including popular suspension training tools like TRX. Because they’re portable, these workouts will attract those looking to stay fit at home, the office, or while traveling.
7. Health and Fitness Awareness: As more groups become more aware of how important exercise is, they will work together with health and fitness organizations in the fight against physical inactivity and obesity.
8. Proper Professional Credentials: Health and fitness clubs are recognizing the need for, and the importance of, hiring trainers who have high-quality, reputable professional credentials.
9. Specialty Exercise Classes: Specialty classes like ethnic dance, hooping, pole dancing and Zumba will remain popular, as will fusion-type classes. And more gyms will offer unique group exercise programs and mind-body activities.
10. Fitness Training Tools: Technology continues to infiltrate the fitness world. Using online training and scheduling tools will increase next year with more people looking to better gauge details of their fitness progress. And mobile applications give you fitness on-the-go.
I’ve always been a big fan of group exercise and I’m intrigued to see how they will incorporate exergaming – should be interesting! What do you think of the trends for 2010?
[Photo Credit: American Council on Exercise]
I am kind of traditional when it comes to working out. I love to lift the heavy stuff.
I’m sure there will be all sorts of fancy iTouch/iPhone/ smart phone applications coming out faster than we can blink.
I bet we’ll see more kettlebell training, TRX and band resistance training. Or at least I hope we do!
I LOVE kettlebells!
Ver-r-y Interesting. I’m more of a loner when it comes to exercising, but I’m still considering going to a yoga class. We’ll see.
At least try it, right? If you don’t like it, you don’t have to go back.
I agree with many of those. My aerobic workouts are always Zumba classes. And I definitely favor time-efficiency–heavier weights, less reps, get done faster.
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