The top 5 fitness trends for this year

In 2023 walking and running will continue to be trendy. These are free, effective activities that can be done anywhere. In other words, they can be simple and quick strategies to start the fitness journey.

Studies show that walking plays a key role in maintaining mobility and physical independence, especially among the elderly population. Being a low impact exercise, it has less impact on your joints. Walking on an incline, such as on a treadmill or treadmill, can also involve resistance exercises that force your bones and muscles to work harder against gravity. This helps the body build and maintain bone density which is crucial as we age. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommend 30 minutes of exercise, such as a brisk walk, five times a week.

The key thing about walking and running, and honestly any exercise, is to finish what you started. As a bonus, running or walking outdoors provides a dose of vitamin D from sunlight exposure, which is essential for the absorption of calcium needed for healthy bones.

Community runs are also making a comeback after the pandemic, and treadmill classes at home or online remain popular. If they can participate in any of them, they will be on the right track.

With a new year upon us, Herbalife Nutrition Argentina, led by Samantha Clayton, Vice President of Sports Performance and International Fitness, Check out the 5 fitness trends to be on the go this 2023. These activities can’t be missing from your routine, whether in the gym or outdoors, alone or in a team.

step aerobics

Many pop culture trends have made a comeback in the last year, and this fitness trend is no exception. The step aerobics that was very popular in the 80s and 90s, both in the gym and at home, back for lovers of cardio and musical motivation.

In Europe, this type of fitness is a trend in gyms and they are including it in instructor training programs at conferences in the US and around the world in 2023. Also in 2022, many popular fitness apps and platforms have started to re-introduce this rhythm-based, choreographed exercise to their client workouts.

Step aerobics is popular as a low-impact, high-intensity cardio workout. and, over time, has been shown to improve balance, coordination and agility.

Like walking, aerobic exercise is a fantastic activity for dealing with high blood pressure. It involves repetitive and rhythmic movements; and uses large muscle groups, such as glutes, legs, shoulders and arms.

psychophysical fitness

In relation to movement involving the participation of the mind, psychophysical fitness is here to stay. Yoga, positive affirmations, and routines focused on self-awareness and stress reduction are becoming more popular every day.

These holistic approaches to wellness ensure that we pay as much attention to our mental health as we do to our physical health. Psychophysical fitness is complete and leads our body to adapt, strengthen and be more efficient; and a big part includes recovery. After exercise, we need to make sure we get enough rest and nourish our body with food.

home fitness technology

Consumers are returning to the trend of garage gyms, especially high-tech home gyms. The last few years have seen many innovations in the home fitness equipment industry. Virtual reality (VR) fitness will continue to expand, especially among younger people. Leveraging innovative VR gaming and fitness experiences will help keep more people moving in 2023.

Along with the growth of virtual reality in the fitness industry, the fitness app industry is projected to grow more than $30.2 billion by 2026.

fitness fusion

In the new year, we can expect short duration and high intensity training sessions., along with mindful stretching routines. Hybrid workouts and fusion classes that combine two or more sports create an even more powerful concept, delivering full-body workouts in a short amount of time with big results. The combination of workouts not only challenges your muscles in new ways, but also offers a new way to get the benefits of exercise without getting bored.

Social support

Another trend that will never go out of style. It’s no wonder why in-person fitness classes have become so popular again. While I’ve already shared many examples of why exercise is known to offer so many benefits for a healthy mind, joining an exercise group can also have a positive influence on achieving your goals. There is a wealth of data linking the benefits of social support to healthier living and well-being. Social support influences physical activity behavior by improving performance, self-efficacy, enjoyment, motivation, and making physical activity possible.

Research shows that working out with friends keeps us going, encourages learning new moves, and promotes harder work. It also has a greater relaxing effect than doing it alone. However you choose to move, remember that exercise strengthens your heart, lungs and muscles, as well as your mind, and that exercising with friends can also lead to healthier relationships.

The evolution of the fitness industry brings with it all kinds of opportunities. The best way to get started is to just move on, try new things, find what you like, and keep going!