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As thenew year arrives, it’s time to start getting ourfitnessroutines in order.
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Over the past few years, we’ve seen things likeboxing,aerial yoga, andHIITgain popularity.
But 2017 holds something totally new.
Here, seven workout trends you’re sure to seeeverywherein 2017.
(And yes,Drakeyoga is one of them.)
An emphasis on active recovery.
In 2017, you’ll be seeing the classicbodyweightworkouts you know and loveexcept with a twist.
The fitness sphere is shifting its focus to activerecoverythrough foam rollers and stretch-based workouts likeyoga.
The focus is going to be on how you treat your body after you work out."
A new spin on yoga.
“I hadn’t been into yoga until this past year,” trainerChase Webertells SELF.
“You do it on your own, and you’re listening to hip-hop musicit was something different.
I didn’t think yoga was like that.”
Wearables, apps, and live-streamed workouts.
Fromwearablesto workout apps, the fitness sphere is becoming increasingly tech-savvy.
And McCall says he thinks live-streamed workouts are going to gain significance, as well.
“I think we’re going to see a lot more live-stream programming,” he says.
“At-home streaming workouts increase accessibility and affordabilitymaking it easier for people to embrace fitness.”
A new approach to HIIT.
HIIT has had its moment in the sun, and Weber’s3-3-3 Methodis here to usher in a new era.
“It’s different from what you’re used to.”
After completing a warm-up, you launch into three circuitseach of which has three moves completed in three sets.
(See where the 3-3-3 is coming from?
Three circuits, three moves, and three sets.)
Weber’s approach to HIIT is new, fun, differentand great for 2017.
A rise in self-defense classes that spike your heart rate.
Now they want to do something with it."
Not to mention, McCall adds, self-defense is a practical skill to have.
Even more experiential fitness.
Lucia’sThe BodyHoliday,California’sThe Ranch, andCosta Rica’sPravassaretreatgive people the chance to escape while immersing themselves in fitness.
Plus, they get the added bonus of a group dynamic.
In 2017, we’ll see even more of these kinds ofwellness vacations.
“You’ve got other people in the room to motivate you.”
A shift toward social workouts.
Social workout optionslike group exercise classes,SELF’s run club, andbRUNch running membership programare becoming increasingly popular.
“Stuff like this makes fitness more of a social outing,” McCall says.
“That’s a good thing.
