We often hear about new trends in health and fitness or see our friends and family taking up new activities we haven’t even heard of! With COVID-19 there has been a big shift towards living more healthy and active lifestyles, which has ultimately changed the fitness landscape. Like so many other industries, health and fitness is driven by different trends and innovations hitting the market.
So, what trends should you know about in 2022? Keep reading for our list of popular trends hitting the health and fitness industry this year.
Innovative Wearable Technology
The trend of wearable technology devices is set to continue as more innovative versions are developed. Within this are fitness trackers, smart watches and GPS devices which allow the user to track calories, count steps, measure their heart rate, sleep patterns and much more. Fitness enthusiasts, professionals, and beginners have all jumped on the trend to help keep themselves accountable for their workouts and their overall health goals.
Home Exercising
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have continued to use home gyms due to the influx of online training videos and availability of workout equipment within shops. Having the flexibility and convenience of being able to use a home gym means lots of people are opting for this over paying a regular membership fee. Despite restrictions easing, home exercising is set to remain as a popular fitness trend in 2022 as a lot of people favour it over a traditional gym environment.
Surfing
Over the last few years, surfing has emerged as a popular fitness and lifestyle trend. Whilst it’s not an easy sport, the accessibility to surf lessons and equipment has sparked a growing interest amongst consumers. Despite its difficulty, surfing is a fun way to learn new skills, improve balance and have a great full body work out. The sense of self-achievement it provides also makes it a thrilling alternative to traditional exercise methods.
VR Fitness
Society’s technological advancements have also enabled virtual reality (VR) fitness to inhabit the fitness industry. Headsets like the Oculus (external link) allow users to workout from the comfort of their own home whilst immersing themselves in a virtual environment. This can be an exciting way to get non-gym goers involved in fitness, or if you’re a regular gym-user, it can be a great way to add variety to your workout routines.
Mobile Exercise Apps
Continuing with the virtual trend, the fitness app market is set to continue to grow, alongside the surge in popularity of home-fitness. Virtual apps are providing users with detailed guides, advice and online communities to discuss and share their health and fitness experience. Apps like Peloton (external link) are home-workout inclusive and offer on-demand workouts with fitness coaches and trainers. These apps are an effective way of improving your fitness journey by exposing you to health and fitness expertise!
Weighted Hula-Hoop
Weighted hula-hoops gained popularity by becoming a viral trend on Tik Tok. The nostalgic product makes us think back to our childhoods, but unlike the traditional hula-hoop we once used, the weighted versions claim to burn calories, improve posture and build core strength by providing more resistance. Favoured by many celebs, this fitness phenomenon can help make exercise more exciting by providing a entertaining, low-impact workout!
Low-Intensity Fitness
Low-impact exercise such as yoga and pilates are also becoming a well-loved trend in 2022. Often thought of as simply stretching, the activities allow you to build muscle strength and increase your active flexibility without the risk of causing excessive stress to your muscles. As the lifestyle trend toward wellness continues, yoga can improve physical health whilst also promoting positive mental well-being. The intensity of your workout can vary depending on the level you choose, therefore yoga and pilates are accessible for all fitness abilities.Implementing some of these can be a great way to add diversity to your routine and re-motivative you on your fitness journey. Make sure you stay on-trend and don’t miss out on any exciting opportunities to level-up your workouts!
