FITNESS goals don't need to be epic feats of outstanding athleticism. Even a little shift in how you move throughout your day can produce health benefits and will set you on the right track.
As you embark on your wellness journey for 2023, here are some fitness trends to consider to make this your healthiest year yet.
WALK AWAY
Walking and running will continue to trend in 2023. These activities are free, effective and can be done just about anywhere.
Studies have shown that walking plays a key role in maintaining mobility and physical independence, especially among the older population.
Being a low-impact exercise, it is less taxing on your joints. When performed at an incline, like when walking or running on a treadmill, it can also be a weight-bearing workout, which forces your bones and muscles to work harder against gravity.
This helps your body build or maintain bone density, which is critically important as we age.
The Health Ministry recommends that the average Malaysian walks up to 10,000 steps a day.
STEP AEROBICS
Many pop culture trends have returned over the past year, and this fitness trend is no exception.
Step aerobics is popular for high intensity but low impact cardio, and over time has proven to improve balance, coordination and agility.
Like walking, aerobic exercise helps address high blood pressure. It involves repetitive and rhythmic movements, and uses large muscle groups, like your glutes, legs, shoulders and arms.
FITNESS FUSION
In the new year, expect to see more short duration and high intensity workouts being paired with thoughtful stretching routines.
Hybrid workouts and fusion classes combining two or more sports or classes create an even more powerful concept and provide total body workouts in a short amount of time with big results.
FITNESS AT HOME
Consumers are jumping back on the garage gym trend, particularly high-tech home gyms. The home fitness equipment industry has seen plenty of innovation in recent years.
VR (virtual reality) fitness will continue to expand, especially among younger people. Using gaming and innovative VR fitness experiences will help get more people moving in 2023.
MIND-BODY FITNESS
Yoga, positive affirmations and routines focused on building self-awareness and reducing stress are becoming increasingly popular.
These holistic approaches to wellness ensure we are paying as much attention to our mental and physical health.
Mind-body fitness is integral to pushing your body to adapt and become stronger and more efficient, and a big part of this includes recovery.
After engaging in exercise, we need to ensure that we get enough rest and put nourishing food into our bodies.
*The writer is Worldwide Sports Performance and Fitness vice-president at Herbalife Nutrition.
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