Every year, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) surveys thousands of health and fitness professionals to determine the latest trends in their industry.
According to the ACSM 2013 Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends, which was completed by 3,346 health and fitness professionals, some previous fitness trends will continue in the coming year, some have dropped off the list, and one trend ? body weight training ? appears on the list for the first time.
The top 10 fitness trends predicted for 2013 are listed below. More trends and survey results appear in the November/December 2012 issue of the ACSM?s Health & Fitness Journal.
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No. 1: Educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals took the top spot for the sixth year in a row. Certification through academic accreditation from community college, undergraduate and/or graduate programs is important for today?s health and fitness workers, experts say. And according to the U.S. Department of Labor, the job outlook for fitness professionals through 2020 is exceptional.
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No. 2: Strength training ? building muscle strength using resistance exercises with free weights, machines or a person?s own body weight ? is a component of most regimens fitness professionals use for males and females, young and old. It is a common element of programs for those in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation as well as for anyone whose goal is to improve or maintain muscle strength.
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No. 3: Body weight training is a no-frills approach to getting in shape that has found its way into many workout facilities. Push-ups, pull ups, squats and other forms of resistance training require little or no equipment.
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No. 4: Children and obesity remains a national concern, and many schools have reduced the amount of time kids spend in physical education classes. In response, there are lots of community-based and fitness center-based youth exercise programs available, and many corporations are offering fitness programs for their employees? children.
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No. 5: Exercise and weight loss in combination remains a major trend. Most diet plans emphasize the importance of exercise, so fitness professionals often are tasked with developing exercise programs appropriate to their clients? caloric intake.
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No. 6: Fitness programs for older adults are popular because of the aging baby boomer generation. Fitness clubs are gearing high-energy programs for athletic older adults and are also offering programs designed for less active adults who want to stay functionally fit.
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No. 7: Personal training, particularly training provided by certified trainers, has grown in popularity as more trainers are offering their services through community programs, corporate wellness programs and medical fitness programs.
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No. 8: Functional fitness is aimed at training the body for real-life situations. The emphasis is on improved balance, coordination, endurance and power to improve a person?s ability to carry out activities of daily living. Functional fitness programs often are designed for older adults.
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No. 9: Core training maximizes strength and stability of muscles in the mid-section. Core exercises work the pelvic, lower back, hip and abdominal muscles. They are important for athletes and help also with performing everyday activities. Like body weight training, core training does not require special equipment.
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No. 10: Group personal training is a trend that fitness experts attribute to lean economic times. The trainer provides personalized service to clients in groups of two to four people. Clients get a discounted rate, and trainers are able to keep their schedules filled.
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Source: http://www.newsmagazinenetwork.com/2013010729471/top-10-fitness-trends-for-2013/
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