| The top 10 fitness trends for 2010 as recently | | | | programs. |
| announced by The American Council on Exercise has | | | | Functional Training Workouts: These workouts which |
| been released based on their annual survey of fitness | | | | have their origins from rehabilitation will appeal to |
| experts, personal trainers and other industry experts. | | | | people who are looking to stay fit at home, at the |
| The consensus is that people want exercise routines | | | | office or whilst travelling. They mimic what the |
| to fit into their busy lifestyle and not take up too | | | | individual does at home to maximize the benefits of |
| much time, they want their exercise to be cash | | | | muscular balance and joint stability. This provides |
| conscious and they are willing to sweat to deliver | | | | possibly decreasing the number of injuries sustained |
| results. | | | | whilst exercising. |
| Cost-Conscious Workouts: No matter where you | | | | Health and Fitness Awareness: Government and |
| exercise, the global economy is continuing to have an | | | | Commercial organizations are becoming more aware |
| impact on our lifestyle. People no longer have the | | | | of the importance of health and fitness. |
| excess cash to spend on yearly gym memberships or | | | | Unfortunately the driver for this is not on well being |
| expensive gym equipment. The second hand market | | | | but for decreasing costs. The obesity epidemic is |
| for gym equipment should remain steady with the | | | | costing the government billions and commercial |
| gyms offering alternate gym programs to try and | | | | organizations are realizing that as staff becomes |
| capture this cost-conscious market. It is a matter for | | | | more health conscious that to keep the best |
| the individual which path they take however if you | | | | employees then fitness around the office will become |
| are a gym junkie and your yearly fees are up soon | | | | very important in 2010. Whatever the core driver the |
| then negotiation would be good strategy to drive | | | | result here is what counts and a fit and healthy |
| down your workout costs. | | | | employee or citizen usually is more productive and |
| Group training: The general consensus is that | | | | provides numerous other benefits to the community. |
| Individuals will start to scale back on personal training | | | | Importance of Professional Credentials: The |
| sessions to take advantage of small group training | | | | importance of providing a professional service to the |
| and group class participation to save their budget | | | | public is crucial to continuing on the movement to |
| further. The increase in "Boot Camp" style training | | | | fitness in 2010. Health and Fitness clubs are now hiring |
| sessions of between 15 - 30 is consistent with this | | | | only trainers that hold high quality certification. If you |
| movement. Also as people become more determined | | | | are looking to become a fitness trainer in 2010 then |
| to drive themselves whilst training the benefits of | | | | has some steps to help you on your way. Click here |
| personal 1-on-1 training start to decrease in | | | | for more info. |
| comparison to group training. | | | | Specialty exercise classes: There is a plethora of |
| Time-efficient workouts: Those with busy schedules | | | | choices when it comes to fitness classes and |
| will be looking to partake in shorter but higher | | | | specialist or boutique exercise classes will remain |
| intensity workouts to keep up their fitness program | | | | popular in 2010. Dance classes like ball room dancing, |
| with a small time investment. As discussed in group | | | | ethnic dance and pole dancing will continue to thrive. |
| training "Boot Camp" style workouts will continue to | | | | More gyms are starting to offer unique group |
| grow in 2010 as they generally provide a high impact | | | | exercise and mind-body activity classes to help |
| cardio workout with strength building exercises | | | | differentiate them from their competition. If you are |
| combined into the program. Two workouts for the | | | | looking for something a little different ask your gym |
| price of one, within a relatively short timeframe. | | | | or research other gyms before spending large dollars |
| Exergaming: With the increases in technology and | | | | on your membership. |
| video animation exercise video games are growing in | | | | Fitness training tools: The fitness world like most |
| sophistication and results. Today these are offered to | | | | other industries is seeing a large change in the |
| the consumer at home through gaming products like | | | | technology available to help with your training. Tools |
| Wii Fit and Wii Sports, however very soon fitness | | | | like Heart Rate Monitors are able to track your |
| Gyms will be looking to create the virtual training | | | | performance and measure it over time. This way |
| instructor and gym training programs into their gyms. | | | | people can gauge, assess and monitor the |
| This would drive down Gym costs and also the price | | | | performance of their fitness programs. There are |
| for its members. | | | | on-line fitness and meal programs that are available |
| Boomer-specific programs: Advances in Health care, | | | | 24 hours to help you to be successful. |
| exercise and nutrition is leading to an increase in the | | | | The future for fitness in 2010 is looking fantastic as |
| percentage of aging adults as a percentage of total | | | | shown by the forecasted top 10 fitness trends. With |
| population. As this group have or are close to retiring | | | | the increase in overeating and obesity sweeping the |
| with a generally some surplus funds they are looking | | | | world the fitness industry is starting to make |
| to increase their longevity through exercise. The | | | | changes that will aid the consumer i.e.: you to be able |
| benefits of exercise on the aging are well | | | | to enjoy a balanced lifestyle of work, family, fitness |
| documented from lowering blood pressure and | | | | and health so that you can live a longer and healthier |
| cholesterol. Many gyms are looking to meet this | | | | life. |
| increase in demand by developing special fitness | | | | |