"The overarching theme for fitness in 2009 is getting more bang for the buck. Consumers will engage in workouts that provide multiple benefits due to time and economic limitations. We will also see continued trends from 2008 including boot-camp style workouts, technology-based workouts, out-of-the-box programming, and an incrased interest in fitness for those who are over 50 years."
The listing of the top fitness trends for 2009 includes:
- boot camp style workouts
- budget friendly workouts - a decline in gym memberships and the use of personal trainers
- specialty classes - yoga and pilates remain strong, with dance-based classes being all the rage
- getting back to basics - basic movements and techniques as a foundation
- circuit training - interval training combining strength training and cardiovascular activity
- kettlebell training
- mixing it up - programming changing from linear progression to undulating, alternate day activities.
For more insight, see: http://www.acefitness.org/media/media_display.aspx?itemid=2543
Another, but complementary perspective can be found on AOL Lifestyle Canada and points to:
- the increasing popularity of smaller fitness and dance studios - less expensive, where you know many of the participants
- fitness boot camp
- ballroom dancing - thanks to Dancing with the Stars
- shift to more fun and games - exergaming (e.g. Wii), hula-hooping, trampolining
- working out at home - downloading a program, investing in home gym equipment
- senior fitness
- short workouts - intense and time efficient
- personalized DVD or Web workouts
- suspension training.
Source: http://lifestyle.aol.ca/article/hot-workout-trends-for-2009/464896/
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