I can across an article about what fitness trends will be hot in 2012. Since I know all of us want
to stay fit and get even more fit in 2012, I wanted to share it with you. Some of the predictions were surprising, some
were obvious to me and one I had never heard of.
Have you heard of Barre?
I had not before I read this article.
It is a blend of Palates and Ballet intended to give you a killer,
dancer like body. I may have to give it
a try.
What I found surprising was the section the author calls “Unconventional
Workouts”. I got a chuckle out of imagining
people hula hooping, pole dancing, roller skating, trampolining, and doing acrobatics. But hey, if it gets them moving and helps
them achieve fitness while having a little bit of fun, more power to the hula
hoopers, pole dancer, roller skaters, trampoline jumpers, and acrobats.
The obvious to me were running and home workouts…because these
are the things I do every day and plan to continue doing in 2012. With the success of Beach Body workouts suchas P90X, P90X2, Insanity, Turbo Fire and countless others, this trend it here
to stay. (If you want more info on any
Beach Body workouts, contact me—I am a coach!)
The recent explosion of running for fitness is why we are all here. While I will NEVER be a Tough Mudder, a Spartan
or a Warrior Dasher, I respect those who take on the challenge. Fire, mud, electrocution...wow! With more and more people interested in our
sport, it paves the way for companies and race directors to make more
specialized products and races. I love
all the running gear that comes in pink now! With more buyers, fitness companies will devote more resources to newer and better products. Race directors all over the country are developing all kinds of cool
niche races, like the Dive Half Marathons, the Disney Princess Half Marathon (see the medal below!) and the Tinkerbell Half marathon that cater to women runners. RAM racing has a “Hot Chocolate” running series
where finishers go to a chocolate themed after party. How fun!
With more people joining our sport, even more specialized products and
races will for sure be on their way. 
Technology and our busy lives will continue to shape fitness
in 2012. Do you have a smart phone? Thought so, most of us do. There will be tons of new and updated apps
for our smart phones to help us eat smarter and work out better. No time to work out? There are lots of shorter, 10 to 20 minute workouts
to try. Working out for a few minutes is
better than not working out at all. I recommend 10 Minute Trainer!
What do you think about these predictions? Which is your favorite or least favorite? Will you be part of any of these
trends?
A dream is a wish…
--Amy
Very interesting post Amy! My best friend did Turbo Fire this year and is in love!
ReplyDeleteYou should try the Warrior Dash (if you don't mind the mud, of course)...it's NOTHING like Tough Mudder or Spartan! :) They try to make it seem all tough on their website, but it's all kind of tounge-in-cheek I think. I did one earlier this year and they really are all talk...it was an easy 3 mile run with some "obstacles" throughout...none of which I thought required any special strength or skill...and I am no super-fit, body builder, believe me! :) It was ALOT of fun, especially if you get a big group and run it together, and the mud didn't come until the very end (ours was more like really dirty water actually). The best part is the pictures afterwards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me know the wet part is near the end. There is nothing worse to me than wet shoes!
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