The pandemic has resulted in several worrying health trends, particularly in terms of weight gain and sedentary lifestyle habits. According to, many respondents reported putting on excess weight. About half of these individuals gained 3kg to 5kg, while a fifth added 6kg to 10kg. The main culprit was not exercising or being less active, as reported by 61 per cent of those who gained surplus weight.
If you need a little push to get that exercise routine back on track and reverse the effects of a sedentary lifestyle, consider some of these fitness trends recommended by Ms Samantha Clayton, vice president of Worldwide Sports Performance and Fitness at Herbalife Nutrition.The simplest exercises may also be the most efficient. Walking and running – which are free, effective and can be done just about anywhere – will continue to be popular in 2023.
“Step aerobics improves balance, coordination and agility over time,” said Ms Clayton. She added that aerobic exercise – which involves repetitive and rhythmic movements and activates large muscle groups such as the glutes, legs, shoulders and arms –You can also expect to see more short-duration, high-intensity exercises being paired with thoughtful stretching routines, as well as hybrid training and fusion classes combining two or more sports for a total body workout.
, and the industry has seen plenty of innovation in recent years. Looking ahead, consumers will continue to incorporate home workouts into their exercise regimes by stocking their home gyms with high-tech, digitally connected equipment, be it stationary bikes featuring built-in touchscreens for streaming workout classes or boxing gear that tracks your metrics and progress in real time.