Top Fitness Trends for 2013

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released its seventh year of results (listed below) detailing the anticipated fitness trends for 2013.  ACSM compiles information from thousands of fitness professionals worldwide and ranks them in to the Top 20 overall.  Similar to previous ACSM fitness trends surveys the respondents were asked to make the important distinction between a “fad” and a “trend.”  We here at H3 have been years ahead of the curve in each of the categories, offering fitness sessions that are constantly cutting edge.  

This year’s list includes three new additions:  Body Weight Training, Outcome Measurements and Circuit Training.  It’s better late than never for Body Weight and Circuit Training.  These two types of exercise are some of our favorites.  What are your favorite trends that are expected to expand in 2013?

1. Unprecedented Job Growth in Educated, Certified and Experienced Fitness Professionals


2. Strength Training


3. Body Weight Training


4. Exercise for Overweight and Obese Children


5. The Importance of Exercise in Caloric Restriction Programs


6. Fitness Programs for Older Adults


7. Personal Training


8. Functional Fitness Programs


9. Core Training


10. Group Personal Training


11. Worksite Health Promotion


12. Zumba and Other Dance Workouts


13. Outdoor Activities


14. Yoga


15. Worker Incentive Programs


16. Boot Camp


17. Outcome Measurements to Evaluate Fitness Progress


18. Circuit Training


19. Reaching New Markets


20. Wellness Coaching