Top 20 Worldwide Fitness Trends For 2012
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has predicted the Fitness trends for 2012. The number one spot still goes to the Educated, Certified and Experienced Fitness Professionals. Strength training comes in at second place, followed by Fitness programs for older adults.
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1. Educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals
2. Strength training
3. Fitness programs for older adults
4. Exercise and weight loss
5. Children and obesity
6. Personal training
7. Core training
8. Group personal training
9. ZUMBA and other dance workouts*
10. Functional fitness
11. Yoga
12. Comprehensive health promotion programming at the worksite
13. Boot camp
14. Outdoor activities*
15. Reaching new markets
16. Spinning (indoor cycling)
17. Sport-specific training
18. Worker incentive programs
19. Wellness coaching
20. Physician referrals
*Indicates a top 20 position new for 2012