2014 Health and Fitness Trends
Getting fit and healthier is often a top new years resolution for many people. If you’re sick of an old routine or need something new and exciting to help you reach this goal, consider some our top health and fitness trends for 2014 while motivation is high!
1. ‘Sweat-working’
Networking + working out = sweat-working. As we’re becoming more considerate of our health, there has been a shift from socialising over a glass of wine or a beer on a Friday evening to healthier social activities throughout the week. These range from workplace coordinated fitness classes or events to before or after work fitness catch ups. Some professionals even opt for a jog or a cycle over a coffee meeting which can lead to stronger relationships.
2. Primal movement workouts
While CrossFit has been around for some years and still continues to grow with popularity, there’s a new kid on the block known as MovNat. Based on similar principles to Crossfit, MovNat is fitness training in line with the way we move and includes the basics of walking, running and jumping as well as balancing, lifting, carrying, catching skills and sometimes tree climbing! Watch this space – we’re about to go right back to our primal instincts!
3. Online training programs
Personal trainers are great, especially personal trainers who are physiotherapists too. These professionals can provide coaching for people who are new to a type of training or are recovering from injury. But now, with the plethora or smartphone apps, fitness websites, even fitness e-books, those confident to work along can do so to a tailored program, when and where it suits them. An online program or using a app might be something you consider following initial consultation and coaching from a qualified fitness professional.
4. Customised fitness based on skills and needs
Group fitness classes and bootcamps are frequented by many Australians. These group sessions are greast because the provide motivation and general instruction. In 2014 we’ll see smaller, more tailored classes meaning participants will feel and see results sooner. For many years, Back In Motion has run a range of small group Clinical Exercise classes with a maximum of eight participants. This means the instructor will focus on your goals, rather than having to cater for a whole room of people. Watch out for changes like this at your gym too.
5. Goodbye sugar, hello good fats
The 'sugar is the enemy' revolution is now well and truly upon us, people such as Sarah Wilson have shown the general public that sugar is indeed bad for our health. This movement will only strengthen in 2014, we predict we'll see more cafes and food outlets offering healthier options without the added 'white poison' as well as an increase in the understanding that 'no-fat' or 'low-fat' is not as good for us as we once thought. Movement towards eating a diet higher in good fats such as nuts, avocado, coconut oil will really take off.
Don’t forget, prior to starting a new fitness program it’s ideal to speak with a medical profession and physiotherapist to sort out any current health issues or pain you may be suffering from.