As we head into the holiday season, it’s only natural to think about the new year on the horizon and the changes we want to make. Fitness, health and wellness goals tend to be at the top of many new year’s resolutions. If you’re looking to resolve to change for the better in the upcoming year and you’re looking for inspiration, look to this list of the top fitness trends that will be huge in 2018!
Live Streaming Classes
Prioritizing workouts has never been easier with at home workouts. They’re convenient, practical and inexpensive.”People are protective of their time, and being efficient by working out at home will see another surge in the online space,” says, personal trainer and kinesiologist, Dr. Carrie Burrows.
Intermittent Fasting
Fitness content creator and expert at Maple Holistics, Caleb Backe, believes that 2018 will be the year of intermittent fasting. He states, “As more and more of a societal focus is placed on metabolism, it only makes sense that consumers and health-conscious individuals will try to find ways to turn theirs in their own favor. Intermittent fasting, which involves cycling between fasting and non-fasting to encourage weight loss and maintenance, is already being promoted by a number of fitness celebrities and experts — it was only a matter of time before I.F. went mainstream”.
Exercising with Pets
Pets and workouts go hand in hand. Taking the dog for a run, or cooling down in savasana with your cat are fun ways to include your pets during your sweat session. Certified personal trainer, Trinity S. Perkins says that incorporating pets into fitness routines will be a major trend in 2018. Perkins explains, “Being able to combine your two loves — exercise and your fur baby — is a great market, and it’s good for both the people and the animals”.
DNA Testing For Peak Performance
2018 will see a surge in individuals turning to their DNA to optimize their workouts and results. Founder and CEO of EverlyWell, Julia Cheek states, “The promise of genetic testing is that it can tell you more about the way you’re built, so that you can tailor your lifestyle to fit your biology — and ultimately change up your fitness routine to get great results”.
