Manufacturers
TOP 10 FITNESS TENDENCIES OF 2022
The ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), in collaboration with thousands of experts in the field, has conducted an annual survey of current fitness trends. The results of this survey are considered the most respected reference in the world. Many gyms and health centres use these results to develop their own business plans and strategies.
In this article, we provide an overview of the TOP 10 fitness trends for year 2022. These trends are not only short-term fashion news, but also professional and social developments that, according to the expert, will influence the fitness industry. Read this article to learn how you can improve your business and prepare for the future.
1. WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
Wearable technologies are again at the top of the trend list. In fact, wearable technology has been in the TOP 3 since its inclusion in the survey in 2016. And that is not a surprise - we live in a digital age, right?
More and more people want to track their exercise routines. The possibility to get information about their training, to measure speed, distance and heart rate motivates athletes to achieve better results. That's why there is a range of devices that make it easy to connect to wearable devices.
Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch users will love the Life Fitness cardio equipment with the Discover SE3 HD and SL consoles, and users will be inseparable from Cybex equipment with the 70T console. Heart rate, speed and calories are no longer secrets. The same options are available for TFT consoles (ICG IC5, IC6, IC7 and IC8 exercise bikes).
These fitness devices connect easily to heart rate monitors and watches via Bluetooth and ANT+ interfaces. You can also sync your favorite music, videos and fitness apps.
2. HOME WORKOUTS
This is the first year when home gyms have become a fitness trend. They have become a popular option due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. For many people who started exercising at home, it became a habit they do not want to give up.
Home gyms can have a minimal amount of gym equipment, but a home gym can also be set up as a gym with quality cardio and free weights equipment. This fitness equipment is also ideal for personal and group exercise online.
When choosing home sports equipment, it is important that it is the right size, mobile, easy to care for and easy to store. The most common options for home use are exercise bikes, folding treadmills and rowing machines.
3. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
In this year's survey, outdoor training is ranked one place higher than last year - at number 3. The COVID-19 pandemic has made a significant impact to the huge increase in popularity of outdoor activities.
"Boot camp" is moving the gym to the park, enjoying the beautiful weather and working out with others. It's a military type of workout with an instructor, where completing the exercises requires the most effort. These exercises are designed for all parts of the body to ensure the best results.
If you already have a "Boot Camp" workout area in your gym or are looking to incorporate this type of workout area into your fitness center, take a look at our extensive range of Escape Fitness, TRX, Life Fitness and SKLZ equipment. Explore the great opportunities fitness equipment offers to improve speed, agility, flexibility, strength and balance outdoors: from weight balls, dumbbells, bars and plates to resistance bands and plyoboxes.
4. STRENGTH TRAINING WITH FREE WEIGHTS
In this type of workout the main focus is on strength training with dumbbells, bars and exercise balls. Nowadays, dumbbells are used even in the most modern indoor cycling training.
We offer a full range of free weights for all types of free weight training - durable dumbbells, kettlebells, weight plates, bars, etc.
Do you like strength training equipment that is easy to identify by colour? Check out the Studio range from several manufacturers - bars, rubber-coated weight plates, weighted bags and weighted balls - they're colourful and will also help you to stay positive during your workout!
5. EXERCISES FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Exercises for weight loss has been at the bottom of the TOP 20 fitness trends for several years in a row, but now it's number five! Weight problems caused by self-indulgence, telecommuting and sedentary lifestyles will push this fitness trend higher this year.
Weight loss programmes focus on calorie restriction and are complemented by an exercise programme. The combination of exercise and diet enables gradual weight loss by reinforcing a person's willingness to follow calorie restriction programmes.
Cardio workout can definitely help with weight loss, and the right exercise equipment will depend on your fitness level, your personal goals and your overall priorities. Cardio equipment includes treadmills, elliptical trainers, exercise bikes and rowing machines. So, how do you choose the right one for you? You need to weigh up your priorities, the pros and cons of the equipment! For example, rowing exercises are better for your joints because they are less intense and have a high caloric expenditure. During each stroke, several muscle groups are used, in fact 85% of all muscles in the body. This is why rowing machines are a great exercise tool for those who want to lose weight but avoid intense exercise.
Jogging, jumping on a stepping board, jumping jacks or regular HIIT exercises at a fast pace are good options for exercising at home and outdoors.
6. PERSONAL TRAINING
Since the survey was published in 2006, personal training has been among the TOP 10 fitness trends. In these personal training sessions, the user is motivated to achieve the best results, while a certified private trainer provides a suitable and safe training technique.
Personal training is one-to-one work with a coach, including fitness testing and setting goals according to your needs. This allows us to design the most effective programme for each client. In these personal training sessions, the user is motivated to achieve the best possible results, while a certified personal trainer ensures appropriate and safe training techniques.
Personal training studios are becoming more popular and are also the main source of income for traditional fitness centres. If you're wondering which equipment could make the job of trainers easier and help clients achieve results, we have several answers. Many private trainers choose Synrgy from Life Fitness because these systems are available in a variety of configurations and sizes. Thanks to their design, they save space and can be used in small spaces as well. The client is offered a variety of exercises to help them avoid treating fitness as a boring routine. While we like to challenge athletes, we prefer to make the job of personal trainers easier.
7. HIIT WORKOUT
In 2014 and 2018 HIIT was number one, but from 2014 to 2021 it was in the TOP 5 of fitness trends.
HIIT workouts are short, high-intensity workouts with short rest periods in between. Typically, a HIIT workout lasts less than 30 minutes, although, in some cases programmes can last much longer.
There are several commercial HIIT studio projects around the world, and they all train at a higher intensity than we are used to (over 90% of heart rate). The important thing is to always find a balance that suits you, which can be over 75% or even over 80% of your heart rate. Note that a few months before starting HIIT training you should prepare with a moderate workout intensity, take longer breaks between exercises during the first few sessions and then gradually increase the pace.
This trend is all about wearable technology as well, so club owners should definitely consider MyZone training system and devices in their sports facility.
8. STRENGTH TRAINING WITH BODY WEIGHT
Since 2013, when this training method appeared in fitness trends, training with your own body weight has been in the TOP 10 fitness trends. This training method has been an integral part of the gym, as it is an effective way to engage the entire body with two 'tools' - body weight and gravity.
On the other hand, introducing this type of training can be a clever way to attract customers for whom large free weights and fitness equipment are too intimidating. For example, with Life Fitness Studio equipment, which includes light weights, resistance bands or mats. This equipment can also be used for guided classes - pilates, yoga or bodypump. Simple, isn't it?
9. ONLINE AND ON-DEMAND WORKOUT SESSIONS
COVID-19 has forced many gyms around the world to close their doors and adapt to the new reality. This unexpected change has inspired many owners and managers to be creative and flexible in their business, for example, by offering online classes where clients can communicate remotely in a modern way.
Some cardio workouts offer limited entertainment, while others are almost like smart TVs, with workout programmes, apps, data collection and more. If you're looking for the most entertaining workout experience possible, don't miss Life Fitness On Demand virtual cardio classes. Life Fitness On Demand classes are carefully designed for athletes of all levels. They range from 10-40 minutes in length and offer a wide variety of difficulty levels, exercise styles and music genres. Who says you can't do more than one activity at a time?
Another example is the TRX Suspension Trainers app, where you can train with powerful coaches for different lengths and intensities, and participate in online classes with athletes from all over the world.
10. HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING
Health and wellness coaching, which has been in the TOP 20 best practices since 2010, is a growing trend that combines behavioural science with health promotion and lifestyle medicine programmes. Health and wellness coaching uses an individual (and sometimes group) approach, with the coach playing a supportive role and being responsible for setting goals, leading and motivating.
The primary goal is to teach people how to properly nourish and exercise their bodies so that they can be active, healthy and confident for a long time.
