Fitness trends in 2019

The fitness industry is continuing to evolve with more and more technology helping us to keep active.

17:11 10 January 2019

As we now push into 2019 a lot of us will be looking to live a healthier lifestyle, and set some goals for the year ahead. So what are the fitness trends set to be popular this year.

• Treadmill

The simple treadmill has been growing in popularity again with these now being regularly incorporated into other workouts such as HIIT classes. Running is always going to be one of the top forms of exercise to stay fit, and technology is now getting involved through virtual apps such as Zwift run and Peloton’s treadmill. These both offer a virtual experience making your training indoors much more enjoyable. This popular trend is always going to be a choice for many, such as when people play the online Slotty Vegas Casino games throughout the year.

• HIIT class

The fastest growing trend in the fitness industry is high intensity interval training. These are short classes that burn a large number of calories. These are a fantastic option for those struggling to fit in long periods of time in the gym. These circuits are also popular due to the sociable nature of them, with these only set to grow for years to come. These shorter intense workouts are also proven to offer quick results, and with less time required, so are an easier option so people do not skip their workouts.

• Working out and work

Many people are looking for an early morning gym session, before they kick on with their work. There are now many gyms available that have a working space, so you can train then grab a coffee before you do some work. This is also growing the other way round with work spaces now incorporating fitness classes, in order to help the workforce to keep active. This is a brilliant way to maintain a positive and happy working environment.

• At home training

A lot of people still don’t like to train in a busy gym, so training at home is an ever growing fitness trend. Whether this be through virtual classes or fitness apps to follow from your phone. There are also now the option of the Peloton indoor cycling virtual world that enables you to train competitively from your home as well as providing a social platform. This is making indoor training fun, which is why it is such a success. There are also the likes of Zwift who are offering a similar service and have also had a lot of success.