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Happenings UPFRONT
Annual industry survey predicts what you’ll see in fitness next year
T
he American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) surveyed more than 4,000 fitness profes- sionals, and the results are in:
high intensity interval training (HIIT) is forecast as next year’s most popu- lar trend. “High intensity interval training
has been a consistently high-ranking trend on the forecast in recent years, appearing in the top three since 2014,” says Walter R. Thompson, president of ACSM. “Even though survey respon- dents warned of a relatively higher risk of injury associated with HIIT, it continues to be very popular in gyms across the world.” Survey respondents shared that
some clients are reluctant to partici- pate in HIIT due to perceived risks, and the fitness pros often shared those concerns. So, is HIIT dangerous? “Research shows that with proper
precautions, such as working with a certified personal trainer, HIIT can be a safe, effective and fun way to exer- cise,” says Thompson. Now in its twelfth year, the survey
helps the health and fitness industry make critical programming and busi- ness decisions. The survey provides 40 potential trends to choose from, and the top 20 are ranked and published. This year, group training jumped up four spots to the second spot. Last year’s number one, wearable technol- ogy, remained high on the list as the third most popular trend.
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8 Fitness Business Canada November/December 2017 The top 10 fitness trends for 2018 are:
1. high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
2. group training 3. wearable technology 4. body weight training 5. strength training
6. educated and experienced fitness professionals
7. yoga 8. personal training 9. fitness programs for older adults 10. functional fitness
8 Happenings | 12 Q & A | 14 Management 16 What’s New
ACSM Names HIIT as Top Trend for 2018
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