In the past few years, the world has gravitated towards more than just business and medical healthcare. COVID-19 set the pace for many evolutions and adaptations in our lives. This change has been more than welcome. For instance, businesses have moved from traditional brick-and-mortar showrooms to digital markets. In the same vein, staying fit and healthy has also adapted to the changing times, advocating for more flexibility with fitness. Therefore, this article looks at five fitness trends that have come to stay in the fitness industry.
5 Fitness Trends That Have Come to Stay
Home Gyms
With the continued restrictions in public places such as gyms, many consumers are expected to significantly invest in at-home fitness workouts.
A recent poll conducted with over 2,000 people noted that 75% of people are of the opinion that it’s easier to keep fit at home. After the ravaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were felt everywhere in the early weeks of 2020, over 64% of respondents indicated that they were more attuned to the idea of in-house exercises than ever before.
Apps for Minimal-Equipment Exercise
Although people widely accept the idea of home gyms, many more people lack the required space for home gyms. With the advent of exercise apps and free exercises on social media platforms, many people became aware that staying fit did not need to cost a penny. Therefore, as time goes on, more people will likely utilize free videos on platforms such as YouTube.
These exercises require little to no equipment, relying on the individual’s body weight. These apps include the Nike Training Club, Adana Rebel, Nike Run Club, etc.
Luke Indoor Gyms
The COVID pandemic also witnessed a massive increase in high-end equipment sales. Speaking matter-of-factly, Peloton, a treadmill, and stationary bike company, saw an astronomical increase of over 232% in sales during the first quarter of 2020.
Elite customers also began to create customized, fully-equipped home gyms that were just as effective as the regular boutique fitness studios.
Wearable Devices
Finally, wearable devices have gained popularity within the last decade, and it has been predicted that over 900 million people will wear them by 2022. By 2025, it is expected that the industry will be valued at around $70 billion, as many people will rely heavily on these devices to provide comprehensive information on their health, sleep habits, and even their recovery periods.
Conclusi
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As we continue to evolve, the world is expected to experience a paradigm shift in the fitness industry. In addition to technological advancement, the fitness industry is predicted to keep up with the times and provide a more customized approach to fitness and health.
