Fitness has come a long way from the days of ultra-restrictive diets and grueling exercises. Nowadays, people tend to focus more on developing healthy and sustainable lifestyles through proper nutrition, tailored exercises, and mental well-being.
Recent technological developments have sought to support this goal. From meditation apps to nutrition calculators to live-streamed workouts, technology is making fitness increasingly accessible– and the intersection of health and technology is expected to become even more intertwined in 2020.
As we enter the new decade, those interested in health and fitness have a lot to look forward to. Read on to learn about the exciting fitness trends you’re likely to see in the coming year!
The Rise of ‘On-the-go Wellness’ for Those in Fitness and Health School
In today’s digital world, there seems to be an app for everything. Whether you’re looking to measure calories, assess your sleep cycle, or get at-home workouts, you’ll likely be able to find something that suits your exact needs.
However, in the process of digitizing fitness, a reverse trend occurred. In an increasingly busy world, people began craving human connection while working out. IT experts promptly responded to these concerns with various ways to combine fitness, technology, and community.
Through virtual trainer apps, you can take part in personalized workouts with certified fitness professionals – without having to leave the comfort of your home. Some gyms have also started live-streaming their workout classes. This gives those that prefer to exercise at home a more human experience than they would get from watching a pre-recorded video.
The Rise of Mindful Workouts
In 2020, exercise is no longer synonymous with weight loss or washboard abs. The fitness industry is now all about promoting mental and physical health as part of an overall healthy lifestyle.
As a result, an increasing number of fitness and health school graduates are addressing different aspects of wellness in their workouts. This includes adding meditation to workouts in order to ease stress and promote relaxation.
In addition, more and more fitness and health professionals are paying more attention to what happens before, during, and after aworkout in order to provide clients with the most holistically beneficial experience possible.
Promoting Plant-Based Nutrition After Fitness and Health Promotion Training
As nutrition becomes an increasingly integral part of fitness and health promotion training, it’s important for those in the industry to keep up to date with the latest food trends.
It doesn’t take a specialist to know that plant-based eating is one of the most widespread nutrition trends in the current decade. Out of concerns for the climate and personal wellness, people are making fruits and vegetables a bigger part of their diets. In fact, experts predict that only 40% of the global population will be eating meat by 2040.
Those interested in health and nutrition should seek to become well-versed in plant-based nutrition in order to meet client demands in 2020.
