Fitness Trends That Are Already Working
Amelia Morgan provides some advice on the latest trends to keep you fit and healthy.
January is the month for significant changes, and while motivation is at a high during the early stages of the year, keeping up your new fitness regime can be tough. In 2020, a lot of fresh trends are appearing. They are about keeping your motivation high and your goals in sight. Rather than focus on the latest techniques, here is a look at trends that keep you working out all year long.
Wearable Technology
Smart Watches and wristbands are more popular than ever, and if you are one for outdoor workouts or running, it is now a must for performance enhancement. While you can get a general idea of how fast you are running during outdoor training (based on time and distance), getting exact timings, slower and faster miles will help you improve your workout. Smartwatches are also a great way to optimise your BPM during workouts, making sure you are not overworking.
Compression
Compression fitness clothing has been a game-changer for a few years, but recently it has become much more affordable. Both tops and leggings are designed to compress against your muscles which supports them during a workout, and due to the extra support, you can expect faster recovery times and less fatigue. It is worth looking into reviews for some compression products too, as there is a difference between tight clothing and garments designed around the contours of your body.
Group Workouts
One of the best ways to stick to your workout plan is to join a training group. Whether it is with friends, family, or a group at the gym, committing to others makes it harder for you to bail on workouts. You will also find that you are training harder to conform to the group, and the tips that come from your peers also help with products, techniques, and dieting.
Personal Trainers
Like group workouts, the motivational aspect of having someone else as part of your plan who can track your goals helps you strive to hit them. You do not need a PT for every session if you are on a tight budget, but even weekly/ bi-weekly meetings can help your training, dieting, and recovery. Remember, while you can read about the best plans and exercises online, everyone is different, and trainers tend to create programs based on what you like and your personal life.
Eating Real Food
Rather than focusing on protein shakes and meal replacements, more fitness professionals are advising that people eat more real foods, and focus on water intake plus nutrition rather than the fastest way to burn calories. Shakes do the trick for some people, but too often people go on radical diets that cut everything off their diet, which might burn calories in the short term, but once you go back to real eating, most find the weight returns.
Extra Advice
If you are looking to lose weight or work on your fitness then making a big commitment helps give you a goal, you can not alter. Think about local runs. Whether it is a 10km, marathon or even just a friendly park run, it helps your commitment to improving your run time.
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About the Author
Amelia Morgan is an SEO expert and a freelance journalist.