Here is the latest update - Results for the top 20 fitness trends predicted for 2014.
ACSM'S survey conducted for 8th consecutive year, to predict top 20 fitness trends for the year 2014.
Except for the first survey in 2007, where children and obesity had topped the list, other surveys rated educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals at the top.
But the latest survey for 2014 has given a surprise !!! For the time, educated fitness professionals have slipped a little from their position to give way for a new trend, making its entry for the first time directly at the top position followed by another trend which made its way into the list the previous year !!
The winner of the survey for the TOP FITNESS TREND for 2014 in its debut year is HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING(HIIT). This spot was previously held since 2008 by educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals. More than 3,800 fitness professionals completed an American College of Sports Medicine survey to determine the top fitness trends for 2014.
The survey, now in its 8th year, was completed by 3,815 health and fitness professionals worldwide (many certified by ACSM) and was designed to reveal trends in various fitness environments. 38 potential trends were given as choices, and the top 20 were ranked and published by ACSM.
The top 20 fitness trends predicted for 2014 are:
1. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): HIIT, which involves short bursts of activity followed by a short period of rest or recovery, jumps to the top of this year's list. These exercise programs are usually performed in less than 30 minutes.
2. Body weight training: Body weight training used minimal equipment making it more affordable. Not limited to just push-ups and pull-ups, this trend allows people to get "back to the basics" with fitness.
3. Educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals: This is a trend that continues and drives the need for education and certification programs that are fully accredited for health and fitness and clinical exercise program professionals.
4. Strength training: Strength training remains a central emphasis for many health clubs. Incorporating strength training is an essential part of a complete physical activity program for all physical activity levels and genders. (The other essential components are aerobic exercise and flexibility).
ACSM'S survey conducted for 8th consecutive year, to predict top 20 fitness trends for the year 2014.
Except for the first survey in 2007, where children and obesity had topped the list, other surveys rated educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals at the top.
But the latest survey for 2014 has given a surprise !!! For the time, educated fitness professionals have slipped a little from their position to give way for a new trend, making its entry for the first time directly at the top position followed by another trend which made its way into the list the previous year !!
The winner of the survey for the TOP FITNESS TREND for 2014 in its debut year is HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING(HIIT). This spot was previously held since 2008 by educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals. More than 3,800 fitness professionals completed an American College of Sports Medicine survey to determine the top fitness trends for 2014.
The survey, now in its 8th year, was completed by 3,815 health and fitness professionals worldwide (many certified by ACSM) and was designed to reveal trends in various fitness environments. 38 potential trends were given as choices, and the top 20 were ranked and published by ACSM.
The top 20 fitness trends predicted for 2014 are:
1. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): HIIT, which involves short bursts of activity followed by a short period of rest or recovery, jumps to the top of this year's list. These exercise programs are usually performed in less than 30 minutes.
2. Body weight training: Body weight training used minimal equipment making it more affordable. Not limited to just push-ups and pull-ups, this trend allows people to get "back to the basics" with fitness.
3. Educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals: This is a trend that continues and drives the need for education and certification programs that are fully accredited for health and fitness and clinical exercise program professionals.
4. Strength training: Strength training remains a central emphasis for many health clubs. Incorporating strength training is an essential part of a complete physical activity program for all physical activity levels and genders. (The other essential components are aerobic exercise and flexibility).
5.
Exercise and Weight Loss: In
addition to nutrition, exercise is a key component of a proper weight loss
program. Health and fitness professionals who provide weight loss programs are
increasingly incorporating regular exercise and caloric restriction for better
weight control in their clients.
6.
Personal Training: More and more students are majoring in
kinesiology, which indicates that they are preparing themselves for careers in
allied health fields such as personal training. Education, training and proper
credentialing for personal trainers have become increasingly important to the
health and fitness facilities that employ them.
7.
Fitness Programs for Older Adults. As the baby boom generation ages into
retirement, some of these people have more discretionary money than their younger
counterparts. Therefore, many health and fitness professionals are taking the
time to create age-appropriate fitness programs to keep older adults healthy
and active.
8.
Functional Fitness. This is a trend toward using
strength training to improve balance and ease of daily living. Functional
fitness and special fitness programs for older adults are closely related.
9.
Group Personal Training. In
challenging economic times, many personal trainers are offering more group
training options. Training two or three people at a time makes economic sense
for the trainer and the clients.
10.
Yoga. Based on ancient tradition, yoga utilizes a series of
specific bodily postures practiced for health and relaxation. Includes
Power Yoga, Yogalates, Bikram, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Anurara, Kundalini,
Sivananda and others. Yoga is back in top 10 after a few years (in 2008) because of continuous improvement and innovations to keep the attention of the people.
11. Children and Exercise for the Treatment/Prevention of Obesity
12. Worksite Health Promotion
13. Core Training
14. Outdoor Activities
15. Circuit Training
16. Outcome measurements
17. Wellness Coaching
18. Sports-Specific training
19. Worker Incentive Programs
20. Boot Camp
Zumba dropped out of the Top 20 list this year (in 2012 it peaked at #9, then fell to #13 in 2013).
Pilates, Spinning (indoor cycling), Stability Ball and Balance Training again failed to make the list of Top 20 trends in the health and fitness industry, supporting the theory that these were fads and not trends, and – some industry professionals argue – have simply run their useful course.
Many of these programs of course will continue to exist in the health and fitness industry, just not with as much popularity accoding to the survey. And keep in mind this survey evaluates "worldwide", trends, not just what happens to be hot in little regional hamlet.
A trend is defined as a general development (over some period of time) or change in a situation or in the way that people are behaving.
A fad is defined as a fashion that is taken up with great enthusiasm for a brief period but which comes and goes.
A trend is defined as a general development (over some period of time) or change in a situation or in the way that people are behaving.
A fad is defined as a fashion that is taken up with great enthusiasm for a brief period but which comes and goes.
Source: American College of Sports Medicine
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