Ready to find out which trends will be huge on the fitness scene in 2019? Read on to find out which familiar trends are here to stay and which new trends are on the horizon!
Fitness Will Focus On The Whole Person
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“Fitness programs being framed as less about the body and more about the mind-body system. A combination of a resurgence of perennial wisdom/spiritual traditions (Buddhism, Stoicism), a decrease those following dogmatic religions, and increasing modern science pointing toward the integration of mind and body will (rightfully) lead to programs that were once predominantly about physical fitness (e.g., running, CrossFit, weightlifting) being about whole-person fitness. Going to the gym is, for many people, just as much about mental and spiritual health as it is about physical health. My hope is that this mindset continues to gain traction in the fitness world and eventually starts to spread in the traditional health care system.”
—Brad Stulberg, Outside Do It Better columnist and co-author of Peak Performance
Kombucha Isn’t Going Anywhere
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“As a sport dietitian, I’m expecting a few health and nutrition trends. I think CBD products are going to be an even bigger hit in 2019; CBD oil and capsules may help with pain relief, inflammation, and recovery. Plant-based dietary trends will be popular once again, as the incorporation of more plant-based foods into the diet has been shown to be a great way to boost health and to assist in weight loss. I feel Kombucha is only getting started, so I expect even more products boasting gut-health benefits.”
—Marni Sumbal, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N, author of Essential Sports Nutrition
Walking is Making a Comeback
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“I think walking is going to make a comeback. Trends are cyclical and I think with more and more data coming out showing that we just need to move, walking will see a resurgence. I walked 14 miles the other day and I was totally fubar’d. Ultimately, fitness doesn’t have to be complicated. The data clearly shows that we can just go for a walk. Maybe we can make it sexy… maybe it already is… runways for humanity?”
—Dr. Allen Lim, elite cycling coach and sports physiologist
Holistic Health Is Going Mainstream
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“Focus will increase on balancing physical fitness with health and well-being across all areas of your life as a true measure of your health—areas like relationships, work, purpose, effectiveness, and joy. Awareness of the synergy of exercise with other ways of creating and maintaining health will lead people to seek more balance between time at the gym and time pursuing a greater vision for themselves.”
—Michael Stanwyck, co-founder of the Whole Life Challenge
The Recovery Market Will Boom
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There will be increased emphasis on recovery offerings from current concepts as well as stand alone spaces. There will be higher interest in actual rest. Several sleep apps are seeing a lot of traction and success. They not only track hours but can also monitor your REM cycles and then graph out for the user, rating their sleep habits. This will piggyback on the already growing “recovery market.”
—Rich Velazquez, COO at Mile High Run Club
Everyone Will Be Eating Mushrooms
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“Humble mushrooms will continue to be a huge trend in 2019, because they sit at the heart of three major trends. “Upcycling” and closed loop systems: mushrooms are nature’s great recyclers and are being used in sustainability plays. Their power as a functional food and being a source of adaptogens: they help fight inflammation, boost the immune system, and can help provide sustained, clean energy. And, finally, plant-based eating: mushrooms deliver a hefty dose of umami, helping even meat lovers feel that meaty taste. They are showing up in everything from coffee and teas (such as Four Sigmatic), to health and beauty products, to “burger blends” on restaurant menus.”
—Kate Geagan, nutrition pioneer and author of Go Green Get Lean
