Ready to refresh your fitness routine or stay true to the classics? These 10 fitness trends for 2016, drawn from industry forecasts, offer fresh inspiration to elevate your training.
1. Wearables
From GPS-tracked running routes to real-time heart rate monitoring, wearable devices deliver detailed insights to maximize your performance and potential.
2. Bodyweight Training
No need for high-end gym equipment—your body is all you require for intense workouts. Timeless moves like push-ups and burpees endure, alongside innovative variations set to dominate 2016.
3. HIIT
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is here to stay. Proven effective for results, though critics note higher injury risks—balance is key.
4. Strength Training
Once seen as men's territory, strength training now appeals to everyone: men, women, young, and old, reflecting a major shift in fitness culture.
5. Personal Training
Personal trainers are booming. In the U.S., projections show a 13% increase by 2022 from 2012 levels. Will the Netherlands follow suit?
6. Group Personal Training
Budget-friendly yet personalized, small-group sessions (like groups of eight) offer more attention than standard classes without the full private cost.
7. Functional Fitness
Designed to enhance everyday movement, functional fitness originated in rehab but now empowers everyone to build practical strength for daily life.
8. Fitness Programs for Seniors
Tailored programs for older adults are on the rise in 2016, smartly targeting the aging population from a health and marketing standpoint.
9. Workplace Health Initiatives
With much of our day spent at work, employee wellness is gaining focus to boost productivity. Have you requested a stand-up desk yet?
10. Foam Rollers
Self-massage with foam rollers improves muscle flexibility and recovery. Their popularity is surging, poised to continue into 2016.
Which 2016 fitness trends will you embrace?
