As each year passes, there is never a shortage of new, exciting, and sometimes crazy fitness trends going viral. With the rise of TikTok and Instagram reels, there’s no shortage of inspiration when it comes to keeping active.
Mini workouts
Gone are the days of spending a prolonged period of time dedicated to working out. With the world catching up after two years off, people don’t want to miss out on their next adventure because they were busy at the gym.
Mini workouts are bound to be ultra-trendy in the world of fitness, and are perfect for those that want to stay fit but don’t have time for an intense 45 minute routine.
These quick 5-to-10-minute routines can combine cardio, strength and mobility exercises, and can be easily spread throughout your day. However, don’t think that these workouts need to involve weights or yoga, because even a sprint up the stairs or a fast-paced work will do the trick.
Home gyms
This isn’t a new concept by any means, and their popularity grew tenfold during lockdown when public gyms were no longer accessible.
But with the rise in the cost of living and people’s reluctance to spend more on luxuries, home gyms could be a way to save money while keeping fit.
The growing range of smart home-based fitness equipment, such as Bluetooth treadmills, will only increase demand, as exercise enthusiasts choose to invest in their home rather than a monthly gym membership.
The wellness approach
People’s mindsets are moving away from purely physical and are instead focusing on the overall health and wellness aspects of exercise. The desire to actually enjoy our workout routine is of increased importance, rather than torturing ourselves for the sake of fitness.
More of us are taking up holistic fitness routines, incorporating mindfulness exercises into their yoga or pilates sessions.
We’re also more appreciative of rest days between workouts, and realising the importance of a better mental wellbeing in order to avoid suffering from burnout.
HIIT training
High-intensity interval training is a trend that is here to stay. It’s easily customisable and leaves participants feeling good and rewarded at the end of a workout.
The joy of HIIT is its ability to be added onto your favourite forms of physical activity, such as swimming, walking, or jogging.
HIIT’s bite-size intense sequences, followed by a short break, can be easily incorporated into any workout routine, making it flexible, enjoyable, and undoubtedly one of the most popular trends of 2022.
Wearable tech
We’re always on the look out for the latest tech, whether it’s games consoles or phones. But with more of us on the move than ever, fitness junkies are hunting the best wearable tech on the market.
Fitness pros and newbies alike are donning their smartwatches and other wearable fitness products. People want to track their workouts to keep an eye on progress, but also share their achievements with products that can connect with apps such as Strava.
With the range of fitness wearables only growing smarter and more resilient, and more people looking to stay motivated along their exercise journey, this trend is only going to grow throughout the next few months.
Conclusion
If you’re a smartwatch wearing, gym swerving, HIIT enthusiast, you may already be ahead of the curve for what’s to come. But whether you’re a workout beginner or a fitness enthusiast, there are plenty of new things to try before the end of the year.