With the advent of a new year, many will reevaluate their fitness goals after a fun festive season. And with each new year comes a new wave of fitness craze.
Some will continue to stand the test of time, while others will become a distant memory (remember the kangaroo fit?), but if you’re looking to try something new in 2023, here are the fitness trends we hope you see a lot of.
The 12-3-30 Method
TikTok users are likely familiar with the 12-3-30 workout phenomenon that dominated the video-sharing app in 2022. The premise of the treadmill-based workout is simple – walk for 30 minutes on a 12-degree incline and at a speed of three mph (5 km/h). ).
When included regularly in your daily routine, the 12-3-30 method can be an effective aerobic exercise that burns fat and strengthens your legs. And the best part is, you only need access to a treadmill, which is why it’s so popular on TikTok.
Many users have reported benefits from using this method regularly, including increased physical fitness, improved mental health and weight loss when combined with a balanced diet.
UK-based personal trainer Laura Eaton says, “Walking is a great cardiovascular activity, and adding the incline will help get your heart rate up – improving your cardiovascular health and endurance.”
“This exercise is also much gentler on the joints than jogging or jogging, making it an excellent choice for different age groups and fitness levels.”
Shorter Workouts
With people’s lives picking up full gear in the post-pandemic world, it’s more important than ever to get your workout in as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Kourtney Kardashian’s trainer Lindsey Harrod recently revealed a “super effective” nine-minute daily workout routine that she swears by, which can be done at home without any equipment. Elsewhere, Nike Training Club recently partnered with Netflix to offer a series of workout videos on the streaming platform, with 10-, 20-, and 30-minute options available.
“Whether you prefer or can only do shorter workouts, cardio, HIIT workouts, or circuit weight training that keeps your heart rate up will help you get the most out of your workouts,” says Beth Brotherton, personal trainer at PureGym. .
“For those who prefer traditional weight training, I recommend prioritizing compound moves like deadlifts and squats, as these moves recruit more muscle and burn more calories than isolated exercises.”
Ssoft Challenge 75
You may have heard of the 75 Hard Challenge, a fitness program designed to push participants to their limits by participating in grueling workouts for 75 days.
But to combat this, the 75 Soft Challenge is gaining momentum, with Google searches up 124% year-over-year.
Participants in the 75 Soft Challenge follow four daily rules – eat well and drink only on social occasions, exercise 45 minutes a day with one rest day a week, drink three liters of water every day and read 10 pages of a book per day. .
The challenge aims to build viable actions that realistically promote physical and mental health that can continue long after the challenge ends.
TikTok is full of people sharing their experiences of the challenge, with over 180 million views via the hashtag.
Fitness in the Metaverse
In the past year, the metaverse has expanded by leaps and bounds, with more and more elements of everyday life becoming reality in the virtual universe. And fitness was no different, as Dubai was a pioneer in this field, creating the first Metaverse health and fitness game, FitnessVR, powered by the Scorpio Metaverse Engine.
Users can participate in various sports and fitness activities, from esports competitions to health and wellness conferences, as well as purchase NFTs to enhance their experience.
Elsewhere, VR is being used by fitness companies like Les Mills, which has included Oculus Quest headsets in its boxing and HIIT classes.
Fitness Gamification
In 2021, 202 million people around the world were using smartwatches, according to Statista, an expert in market and consumer data. Statista expects that number to grow to around 231 users by 2026.
And with more people tracking their health stats than ever before, many companies are experimenting with wearable technology over games to attract new users and keep people engaged.
Gamification includes setting daily fitness tasks and challenges for users, offering rewards when completed, and showing users global leaderboards.
Apps like PlayFitt allow users to track movements like steps, squats or push-ups and earn instant rewards when they reach their goals, while WaterMinder allows people to track their daily intake and send them reminders when it’s time for a drink.
This year, this trend is expected to grow even more, with more apps paired with smartphones to track and offer rewards in all aspects of health and movement, including women’s health.
In September, it launched the Apple Watch Series 8 Apple Watch with new technology that provides greater sleep tracking and analysis and allows women to track their fertility and ovulation with a basal temperature monitor.
