PPB October 2018

Top 10 Fitness Trends In 2018 The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recently published its Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends For 2018. The annual survey, which included responses from over 4,000 international fitness professionals, ranked the hottest fitness trends of 2018. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) Short bursts of high- intensity cardio exercise are punctuated with low-intensity moves. Group fitness classes Instructors lead groups of five or more in choreographed exercises ranging from cycling to Zumba. Wearable technology Choose from a huge selection of gadgets that will track your every move, calorie burn and heart rate. Bodyweight training No gym equipment needed—think push-ups and lunges. Strength training An important complement to cardio, weight training is beneficial to your heart and bones, and it reduces the chance of injury. Educated and certified fitness professionals Increased education and regulation provides assurance that fitness experts are legit. Yoga Pick your poison: hatha, vinyasa flow, yin, restorative, and the list goes on. Personal training For a more individualized workout, train one-on-one with an in-person or online coach. Programs tailored for older adults Aging Baby Boomers are more interested in hiking than knitting. Functional fitness Strength training that “enhances someone’s ability to perform the activities of daily living,” according to the ACSM. 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 10 | OCTOBER 2018 | 19 INNOVATE