Top-9 fitness trends for 2013
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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A healthy lifestyle becomes more popular, more and more people understand that their unhealthy diet and a sedentary lifestyle need to compensate for something. That is why interest in classes in sports centers is growing. Experts believe that in 2013 the demand for fitness, aerobics and gym will only increase. In this regard, based on the survey and research, scientists from the University of Georgia identified nine major trends and patterns of the next year.
According to the US Department of Labor, the demand for fitness trainers in the next year will grow more than any other profession.
Power training
For the second consecutive year, strength training continues to be at the peak of popularity. Strength exercises have ceased to be the prerogative of bodybuilders. Most people now include some forms of strength training to improve and maintain muscle strength.
Training without burden
No less popular and training without burden, with a minimum amount of equipment. The emphasis is on push-ups, pull-ups, squats and running.
Programs for children
One of the main trends of the next year are programs for children aimed at weight correction. According to the researchers, more and more parents are concerned about problems with the excess weight of the child, so they try to involve children in physical culture.
Exercise for weight loss
Researchers say that the most popular among people have weight loss programs that include physical training in combination with a diet developed by specialists.
Fitness programs for the elderly
Fitness clubs try to attract not only young people, but also elderly people. Programs are developed taking into account age, as well as indicators of human health.
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Training with a personal trainer
Training with a personal trainer is becoming more accessible and popular. Many people consider them more effective and are ready to overpay, but to be engaged under the strict guidance of a professional.
Functional Fitness
With the help of this type of training a person will be able to strengthen the muscles-stabilizers of the joints. Exercises will help prepare the body for real life situations. Especially this type of training is popular among older people.
Core training (Strength training for all muscle groups)
The goal of this program is to get rid of extra pounds and work out large and small muscle groups. Classes are held in small groups, using a rocking platform that does not have a stable position, for example, a ball or a board. Such exercises perfectly develop a sense of balance and coordination.
Personal group training
Very popular among people who want to receive more attention, but for financial reasons can not afford personal training. Lessons in small groups allow you to combine an individual approach and lower costs. Particularly popular are personal group training among employees of one company.