Workouts are no longer just part of the daily routine of ambitious athletes or sporty personalities. They have become an important element of a healthy and active life. Whether for balance, stress relief or for specific body goals, regular exercise is always recommended. As in other lifestyle areas, there is always something new in sports. Whether it's modern technology gadgets, new methods or completely new sports, new developments come and go on the fitness scene. Every year new, exciting workouts are developed that you can try out and thus provide variety in your everyday life. Which fitness trends will be particularly popular in 2018? Is it about completely new sports, methods or new exercises that enrich the training? We report in this article whether it is worth trying it out.
Fitness Trends 2018: HIIT – High Intensity Interval Training
In the last few years, the HIIT training method has become increasingly popular, especially among busy people, as it requires little time. This involves short-term and particularly intensive training under high stress. You train, then take a short break and then repeat the whole thing. A HIIT workout usually lasts about 30 minutes and within a very short time you will build muscles, burn a lot of calories and increase your endurance. So it's no surprise that HIIT is also one of the most popular fitness trends of 2018.
Group training
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Group training is becoming increasingly popular and can be used in many different sports. This is abouta workoutwith fitness trainer leading a group of at least 5 people. (For groups of less than 5 people it is “group personal training”.) The participants are guided and motivated by the fitness leader and the mistakes are quickly corrected. On the one hand, group training combines movement with the social factor. On the other hand, you are highly motivated in the team and by the growing fitness community. The method leads to successful results in sports such as Crossfit, running, outdoor boot camps, spinning, gym training, etc.
Digital helpers and smart gadgets
For some, playing sports is neither a form of relaxation nor a social event. You have clear fitness and body goals and want toUse your time in fitness as effectively as possibleand plan individually. In addition, it is important to remain flexible in everyday life and integrate regular training into your daily program. Digital helpers are becoming increasingly popular because instead of a mass-market fitness program, you get an individual training plan that is completely tailored to your individual goals. The workouts are optimized and adapted to the user through feedback and daily data.
Technology is developing at great speed and becoming more and more precise. The sensors are now not only worn on the wrist as a digital bracelet or smart watch, but are also integrated into running shoes and athletic clothing, for example sports bras that guide the breathing rhythm or yoga pants that correct the exercise routine. However, these hi-tech helpers will not replace trained fitness trainers, but rather serve as an ideal complement.
Boxing as fitness training
In order to survive in a fight, boxers need a number of different qualities such as agility, speed, endurance, strength and mental strength. Boxing is a complex sport that is now becoming popular as an attractive workout for both men and women. It is very effective and also a lot of fun. Hardly any other sport is so versatile and...trains all muscle groupslike boxing. It greatly increases coordination, endurance and strength at the same time. The training is also very intense: you box for three minutes and then have a one-minute break. With this change and depending on the intensity, you burn as many calories as jogging or around 500 calories for about an hour. Boxing trains concentration because you always have to pay attention to your opponent's attacks in order to anticipate them. A boxing workout also helps reduce stress.
DNA test shows which fitness training is optimal
Scientists have discovered that around 66% of athletic performance depends on our genes. With the help of a DNA analysis you can determine whether our talent lies in the area of strength sports or endurance sports. In this way, an individual training program can be put together. In addition, athletic performance depends not only on genes, but also on genesfrom nutritionand regular training.
Bodyweight-Training – Handstand
Bodyweight training has been a very popular method since 2013, but it is nothing new. This involves using only your own body weight as resistance during your workout. Although humans have always used their own weight in various sports, fitness experts interpret the training method in a contemporary and socially acceptable way. An excellent exercise and foundation for heavy bodyweight workouts is the handstand. It can be expanded as “Handstand Push-ups” or “Handstand to Plank”. Handstands work best step by step if you start with a handstand on the wall. Coordination and a sense of balance are required. Additionally, standing overhead can be a major hurdle for many.
VersaClimber
VersaClimber is a fitness device that became particularly popular during Lady Gaga's performance at the Super Bowl in 2017. The singer should be in top shape, not only in terms of her body, but also in terms of her stamina. So she paid attention to her diet and changed her workout routine. A special piece of fitness equipment proved to be extremely effective – the VersaClimber. It is a stepper with a climbing function and trains almost all muscle groups: legs, buttocks, shoulders, arms and back. The device was actually invented in the 80s for NASA astronauts to train their bodies for weightlessness in space. It has now become a fitness trend.
Slacklining as power training
Slacklining comes from the English “slickline” and is balancing on an elastic artificial spring band that is stretched at a certain height between two points. Slacklining is a lot of fun for young and old and is very popular with both top athletes and ambitious sporting personalities. It often takes place outdoors, but is also suitable for indoor training. Balancing on a narrow, stretchy band requires a high level of coordination. You try to keep your body in line and minimize the wobbling of the band. The stabilization muscles of the entire body are extremely strained. The muscles in the upper body and knee joints are strengthened.
Animal Moves or Animal Workout
In nature, it is typical for animals to imitate other animal species. From this, inventive athletes and fitness trainers have developed a workout that copies the movements of kangaroos, rabbits, crabs, etc. Although it looks strange at first glance, this principle is used to develop a strenuous full-body workout. Beginners must first learn the individual movements and then combine them one after the other into a whole workout. So you can train anywhere: on a lawn in the park, on the beach or in the gym. You don't need any devices or special equipment for this.
