FITNESS TRENDS FOR 2017
(Netscape) If the most important thing you wear every day is your fitness tracker, join the crowd. Wearable technology that tracks our every movement -- from calories burned to steps taken-- is the number one fitness trend for 2017, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. The five most important fitness trends for 2017:
1. Wearable technology
This includes activity trackers, smart watches heart rate monitors and GPS tracking devices that keep track of your daily fitness.
2. Body weight training
Body weight training uses minimal equipment making it more affordable. Not limited to just push-ups and pull-ups, this trend allows people to get "back to the basics" with fitness.
3. High-intensity interval training
This involves short bursts of activity followed by a short period of rest or recovery. These exercise programs are usually performed in less than 30 minutes.
4. Strength training
Incorporating strength training is an essential part of a complete exercise program for all physical activity levels and genders. (The other essential components are aerobic exercise and flexibility.)
5. Yoga
Based on ancient tradition, yoga utilizes a series of specific bodily postures practiced for health and relaxation. This includes Power Yoga, Yogalates, Bikram, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Anurara, Kundalini, Sivananda and others.
1. Wearable technology
This includes activity trackers, smart watches heart rate monitors and GPS tracking devices that keep track of your daily fitness.
2. Body weight training
Body weight training uses minimal equipment making it more affordable. Not limited to just push-ups and pull-ups, this trend allows people to get "back to the basics" with fitness.
3. High-intensity interval training
This involves short bursts of activity followed by a short period of rest or recovery. These exercise programs are usually performed in less than 30 minutes.
4. Strength training
Incorporating strength training is an essential part of a complete exercise program for all physical activity levels and genders. (The other essential components are aerobic exercise and flexibility.)
5. Yoga
Based on ancient tradition, yoga utilizes a series of specific bodily postures practiced for health and relaxation. This includes Power Yoga, Yogalates, Bikram, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Anurara, Kundalini, Sivananda and others.
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