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1、2024 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends:Future Directions of the Health andFitness Industryby ANaja M.Newsome,Ph.D.,ACSM-CEP,EIM;Rachelle Reed,Ph.D.,M.S.,ACSM-EP,NASM-CNC;JessicaSansone,Ph.D.,M.S.,ACSM-EP,EIM;AlexiosBatrakoulis,Ph.D.,M.S.,ACSM-EP,ACSM-CPT,EIM,CSCS;Cayla McAvoy,Ph.D.,ACSM-EP;and Matthew W

2、.Parrott,Ph.D.Apply It!This article will inform and helpreaders to:Identify predictions for the top20 fitness trends in the UnitedStates and across the globefor2024.Use data to inform health andfitness business decisions andprofessional development.Recognize trend themes andregion-specificneedstosup

3、portconsumer healthandfitness.Key words:Trends,FitnessIndustry,Wellness,Survey,CommercialINTRODUCTIONACSMs Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends is a valuable tool for exerciseprofessionals.As programming and service demands evolve,the fitnessindustrys response must match consumers needs.The 2020 surve

4、y pre-dicted wearable technology,high-intensity interval training,and grouptraining as potential trends ahead of the global pandemic(1).But in2021 and 2022,we saw online training,home exercise gyms,and outdoor activities grabthe spotlight as local mandates governed nonessential gatherings of large g

5、roups(2,3).Asepidemiological studies documenting factors leading to the high morbidity and mortalityof COVID-19 patients emerged,global consumer surveys revealed an increasing priorityonhealthandwellness.Inthe2023survey,fitnessprogramsforolderadults(#4)andfunc-tional fitness training(#5)moved into t

6、he top 10(4).Strength training moved up to#2(previously#4 in 2022).Notably,specific trends added in response to quarantine man-dates,such as online live exercise classes,fell out of the top 10 trends list in 2023.Newto the 2024 survey were potential trends that acknowledge the bold return to in-pers

7、onfitness,such as boutique fitness studios and subscription-based memberships.The results of this annual survey guide fitness industry decision-makers.Data are gath-ered from thousands of researchers and practitioners to determine health and fitnesstrends for the following year.The first survey was

8、conducted in 2006 by Walter R.Thompson,Ph.D.,FACSM,and determined predictions for 2007(5).For the past18years,the ACSMtrendshavebeenusedtosupportthe investmentinpersonnel,equip-ment,and facilities(see supplemental data,Appendix 1,http:/ these trends to investigate their own industry directions(6,7).

9、Previously,these trendshave been collected and reported separately(810)(see sidebar).This survey aims to gather data to predict potential trends that will guide the fitnessindustry.The survey is designed for clinicians,researchers,and practitioners to pro-vide input on trends as opposed to“fads”that

10、 will have little traction or benefit toSidebar:New for this Year?ACSMsWorldwideSurveyofFitnessTrendsiscombinedwiththefitnesstrendsfromaround the globe for a holistic snapshot of the direction of the fitness industry for2024.?We compare the results from the ACSM survey to data collected in other reg

11、ions ofthe world to understand the magnitude of these trends.?Eight trend categories were created to organize individual fitness trends and offer athematic presentation of fitness trends that may be related.?Readers will enjoy a more comprehensive discussion to inform business decisions.14ACSMs Heal

12、th&Fitness JournalJanuary/February 2024Copyright 2023 American College of Sports Medicine.Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited.Downloaded from https:/ by BhDMf5ePHKav1zEoum1tQfN4a+kJLhEZgbsIHo4XMi0hCywCX1AWnYQp/IlQrHD3i3D0OdRyi7TvSFl4Cf3VC1y0abggQZXdtwnfKZBYtws=on 11/07/2024the in

13、dustry.As such,it is essential to agree on the definitionof a trend versus a fad as described to survey respondents:Trend a general development or change in a situationor in the way that people are behaving(http:/dictionary.cambridge.org).Fadafashionthatistakenupwithgreatenthusiasmfora brief period;

14、a craze(http:/).THE SURVEYThis years trends survey honored the history of the originalworldwide trends survey while offering enhanced validity and re-liability.Industry experts reviewed trends from the 2023 surveyfor inclusion,and potentially emerging trends were identifiedthrough a literature revie

15、w and a pilot study.The pilot study(n=16)comprisedrepresentativesfromcommercial,community,medical,and academic organizations.Participants in the pilotstudy were primarily men(56%),with a mean age of 49 years,living/working in North America,South America,and Europe.For the 2024 survey,there were 45 p

16、ossible trends across eightcategories(see Figure 1).Trend categories were designed to createa context for survey participants to understand the individual trenditems better.In addition,a brief description of each trend was pro-videdtoimproveinterpretation.TheonlinesurveywasdisseminatedviaQualtricsXM

17、andwascompletedonaveragein18minutes.Sim-ilar to previous years,an incentive to participate was made availableto 10 randomly selected winners.Turn to page 30 to see this yearsprizewinners.Incentivesincludedfitness-relatedbooksandstudyma-terials published byWolters KluwerHealth/LippincottWilliams andW

18、ilkins and Human Kinetics and a$100 Mastercardgift card.Trend items were measured using a 10-point Likert-type scaleranging from 1(not a trend)to 10(definitely a trend).Participantsalso were provided a comment box to add qualitative data aboutthe eight trend categories or potential items omitted fro

19、m the cur-rentsurveyforfutureconsideration.TheonlinesurveywasemailedtoACSMcertifiedprofessionals,ACSMalliancemembers,ACSMprofessional members,HFJ associate editors,and HFJ editorialboard members(N=24,566).A link also was provided on theHFJ web site and social media platforms,including this JournalsF

20、acebookpageandtheACSMInstagram.Afterduplicatesandin-complete datalineswere removed,afinalsample sizeof 1,997wasused to determine the 2024 ACSM Top 20 Trends.Survey respondents represent a variety of occupations withinthefitnessindustry(Table1),with22%indicatingtheywereem-ployed as full-time or part-

21、time personal trainers.Participantswere 51%men with a mean age of 39.2 years.Approximatelyhalf of the participants have 1 to 6 years of experience workingin the fitness industry,which indicates a slightly less experienceddemographicthanpreviousyears.Table2alsoshowstheeduca-tion level and primary wor

22、k setting for respondents.ACSM SURVEY RESULTSThis reportfor2024describes the top 20potential trends definedin ACSMs Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends(Table 3).As inprevious years,the order of trends is dynamic and reflects thechanging needs of the fitness industry,although others may seemto be rela

23、tively static for a duration of time.Wearable technologyhasbeenthe#1trendeachyearsince2016(withtheexceptionof#3 for 2018 and#2 for 2021).Worksite health promotion hadbeen ousted from the top 20 for many years(#27 for 2021,#28 for 2022,#30 for 2023)but comes in at#2 for 2024.Threeof the four digital

24、technology trends emerge in the top 20,whichmay indicate a continued focus on connectivity and feedback forimprovedfitnessbehaviorsandoutcomes.Employingcertifiedfit-ness professionals,the#6 trend,moves toward the top of thetrends list(#9 for 2023,#13 for 2022).1.Wearable Technology.Wearable technolo

25、gy is the#1 trend and has been a mainstay in the top 3 trendssince2016.Wearabletechnologyincludesavarietyofde-vices that a person can wear or attach to themselves andare commonly connected to a smartphone.This technol-ogyprovidesreal-timeinformationsuchasheartrate,stepcounts,activeminutes,andsleepti

26、me.Wearabletechnol-ogy allows exercise professionals to further individualizeday-to-day physical activity for their clients,tracking pat-terns,performance,and progress over time(11).2.Worksite Health Promotion.Worksite health pro-motion is new to the trends list at#2.This seems to fur-ther support a

27、n increased interest in health and qualityof life,which impacts many areas,including workplaceproductivity.According to the Centers for Disease Con-trol and Prevention,the average American will spendapproximately one-third of their life at the workplacewhen participating in a 40-hour work week.Em-pl

28、oyers have an opportunity to encourage health-promoting behaviors(e.g.,physical activity and preven-tative screenings).These benefits often lower insurancecosts,increase workplace productivity,and improvemental health(12).Some examples of worksite healthpromotion include access to fitness facilities

29、,employeeathletic leagues,and health education classes.Volume 28|Number 1www.acsm-healthfitness.org15Copyright 2023 American College of Sports Medicine.Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited.Downloaded from https:/ by BhDMf5ePHKav1zEoum1tQfN4a+kJLhEZgbsIHo4XMi0hCywCX1AWnYQp/IlQrHD3i

30、3D0OdRyi7TvSFl4Cf3VC1y0abggQZXdtwnfKZBYtws=on 11/07/20243.Fitness Programs for Older Adults.Increasingfitness program options for older adults moves up to#3.The 2021 Profile of Older Americans reports a38%increase in Americans aged 65 and older since2010,withapproximately27%ofthispopulationlivingind

31、ependently(13).The older adult population ofAmericans is projected to continue its growth through2040.Aging increases the risk of chronic illness,cogni-tive impairment,and falls in this population.Regularaerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activity isan essential strategy for reducing the impa

32、ct of disease,maintaining independence,and improving quality oflife throughout the aging process.4.Exercise for Weight Loss.Exercise for weightloss comes inat#4(#8for2023).Itisbeing recognizedthat regular exercise is a contributor to improving met-abolic function and reducing body fat.Exercise shoul

33、dinclude aerobic activity,strength training,and ac-company dietary changes to create a caloric deficit.Exercise aids in preserving lean body mass through weightloss efforts and helps consumers maintain long-termweight loss.Figure 1.The eight trend categories used in the development of ACSMs 2024 Wor

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35、Qp/IlQrHD3i3D0OdRyi7TvSFl4Cf3VC1y0abggQZXdtwnfKZBYtws=on 11/07/20245.Reimbursement for Qualified Exercise Profes-sionals(QEPs).This trend appears at#5 and is a re-visedtrendfrompreviousyears,whichadvocatedforli-censure for QEPs.Licensure never peaked in the top10,and significant policy-level barrier

36、s exist that makelicensurelessrealisticforthefitnessindustryinmanyre-gions worldwide.However,reimbursement for the ser-vices that QEPs are trained to provide supports recog-nition of exercise professionals(i.e.,personal trainersand exercise physiologists)as a part of the health-carecontinuum.An ACSM

37、 Task Force was formed in2021 to advocate for policy change allowing insurancebilling for patient services performed by QEPs withintheir scope of practice to improve physical activity out-comes and quality of life(14).6.EmployingCertifiedExerciseProfessionals.Em-ploying certified professionals,appea

38、ring at#6 for2024,has been a consistent top 10 trend.Health andfitness companies recognize the importance of hiringtrainedprofessionalstoleadfitnessprograms.Obtainingan accredited certification communicates to consumersthat a professional has obtained proficient knowledgeto support them with theirfi

39、tness goals.Certified profes-sionals can be trusted to have the minimum skill level tosafely prescribe exercise within their scope of practice.Maintaining accredited certifications requires evidenceof continued education,which is important for decreas-ing injury risk for consumers and reducing liabi

40、lity foremployers.To find a certified exercise professional nearyou,check the US Registry of Exercise Professionals(https:/usreps.org/).To look at certifications availablethrough ACSM go to:https:/www.acsm.org/certification/get-certified.7.Mobile Exercise Apps.Mobile exercise apps breakinto the top

41、10 trends list at#7.It is a part of the digitaltechnology trend category.This trend first appeared inthetop20atnumber17in2016,underthenameSmartphone exercise apps.The use of mobile exercise apps al-lowsforflexibilityinprogramdelivery.Exerciseappshaveimpacted the market with many unique options for c

42、on-sumers and demonstrate effectiveness in increasing physi-cal activity for users.Consumers can use mobile apps totrack exercise activities and receive feedback on perfor-mance.Some apps integrate mechanisms for social sup-port and provide tips for behavioralskillacquisition,bothkey components of h

43、ealth behavior change theory.8.Exercise for Mental Health.Programming exercisefor improved mental health lands at#8 as individualsbegin to acknowledge the importance of movement oncognition and mood.Mental health includes emotional,psychological,and social well-being.Approximately onein every eight

44、individuals globally is affected to varyingdegrees by mental illness(WHO),and regular exercisecanserveasaprotectivefactor.Physicalactivityandexer-cise can boost mood and improve mental health(15).ACSMoffersresourcestoexerciseprofessionalsforincor-porating physical activity to support mental health.9

45、.Youth Athletic Development.The#9 trend repre-sents an approach to youth training that focuses onTABLE 1:Primary Professions of RespondentsTotal Respondents(%)Personal trainer(part-time)10.7Personal trainer(full-time)12.4Group exercise instructor5.5Exercise physiologist5.7Clinical exercise physiolog

46、ist4.9Program manager3.3Health/fitness director5.2Strength and conditioning coach3.5Owner/operator4.8Health/wellness coach3.3Corporate health and wellness5.8Athletic trainer4.2Undergraduate student3.8Graduate student4.2Teacher4.8Professor6.1Medical professional4.6Registered dietician2.5Other5.1Final

47、 sample size:N=1,997.Volume 28|Number 1www.acsm-healthfitness.org17Copyright 2023 American College of Sports Medicine.Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited.Downloaded from https:/ by BhDMf5ePHKav1zEoum1tQfN4a+kJLhEZgbsIHo4XMi0hCywCX1AWnYQp/IlQrHD3i3D0OdRyi7TvSFl4Cf3VC1y0abggQZXdtwn

48、fKZBYtws=on 11/07/2024developing motor skills,strength,and coordination.There is a rise in training facilities and programs suchasKidStrongdesignedtoimproveconfidence,developsocial skills,and enhance sports performance.Childrenandadolescents learnbasicmovementpatternsandpre-pare for skill acquisitio

49、n.Exercise professionals shouldconsidercontinuingeducationorspecialtytrainingwhenworking with this special population.10.PersonalTraining.Asthe#10trend,personaltrain-ing has remained a staple inthetop 10fitness trendslistsince its inception in 2007.Personal training providesone-on-one training invol

50、ving fitness testing,goal set-ting,and program implementation.Consumers maybenefitfromthisservice tolearn effectiveexerciseselec-tion,safety,and recovery methods.Earning a nation-ally accredited credential such as those certificationsoffered by ACSM can prepare exercise professionalsto work with a v

51、ariety of clients.11.Lifestyle Medicine.With increased consumer andindustry focus on both longevity and health span(highquality of life years),it is no surprise that lifestyle med-icine has moved up five spots this year to#11.Lifestylemedicine first appeared at#16 in 2020(#18 for 2021,#19 for 2022,#

52、16 for 2023).Lifestyle medicine pro-motes healthy behaviors as the foundation of healthpromotion,disease prevention,and medical treatment.Increasing physical activity and decreasing sedentarybehavior are general recommendations for improvinghealthoutcomesforallpeoplewithchronicdisease.Ex-amples of t

53、argeted patient behaviors align with theAmerican Heart Associations(AHA)Lifes Essential8,and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine rec-ommends additionalpriorities such as improving nutri-tion,reducing stress,and enhancing social well-being.12.OutdoorFitnessActivities.Outdoorfitnessactivitiesla

54、nds at#12 for 2024.While this trend debuted as#25in2010,outdoorfitnessactivitiesjumpedtohigherrank-ing spots in the last several years(#4 for 2021,#3 for2022,and#6 for 2023)due to COVID-19related re-strictions.Even as the industry finds a“new normal,”participation in fitness activities outdoors seem

55、s to be amainstay for many brands and exercise professionals.Activities occur in public parks,plazas,or hiking trailsandareledbyexerciseprofessionals.Thistrendsupportssingle-day or multiday events involving running,biking,TABLE 2:Participant DemographicsTotal Respondents(%)Experience(y)0111.91321.44

56、626.57919.4102012.021+8.8Education LevelSome high school10.5High school diploma13.3Bachelors degree34.2Masters degree28.3Doctoral or Terminal degree13.7Work SettingPrivate practice/own business20.2Commercial fitness center15.4Community-based facility or program(like YMCA or JCC)17.6University recrea

57、tion or wellness center11.2Hospital/medical fitness center12.4Higher education institution/researchlaboratory11.5Certification(s)ACSM39.6Another accredited credential30.4Not currently certified11.0No response19.0Work StatusFull-time85.0Part-time14.8Final sample size:N=1,997.2024 WORLDWIDE FITNESS TR

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59、11/07/2024or leisure sports and encourages community engage-ment and social well-being.13.Health and Wellness Coaching.This trend hasnot appeared in the top 20 since 2010 and is the#13 trend for 2024.Health and wellness coaches in-tegrate behavioral science principles and theoriesinto health promoti

60、on and lifestyle medicine pro-grams,helping bridge the gap between the clinicand community.The model positions the client asthe authority on his or her behavior-change journeywhile the coaching professional partners to providesupport and feedback using evidence-based behavior-change techniques.Coach

61、ing sessions can be individualor small group.ACSMs partnership with Wellcoachescontinues to offer certified exercise professionals withevidence-based resources to facilitate changes inmindset and behaviors surrounding physical activity.Find more resources for professional health coachinghere:https:/

62、www.acsm.org/certification/professional-resources/wellcoaches.14.Functional Fitness Training.Falling to#14 for2024(#5 for 2023)is functional fitness training.Thistrend is a training modality that improves balance,co-ordination,functional strength,and endurance to en-hance activities of daily living.

63、These types of programsreflect activities the client might do during the day tomaintain or improve physical function and indepen-dence(16).While developing muscular strength andpowerandimprovingbalanceandproprioceptionises-sential for all adults,it is especially important for olderadults and clinica

64、l populations.Because the older adultpopulation exhibits low physical activity levels,on av-erage,exercise professionals and industry companiesshould continue to prioritize functional training thatreduces the risk of cardiometabolic disease,improvesphysical function,and the ability to live indepen-d

65、ently for longer.15.Yoga.Yogalandsatthe#15spotinthe2024trendslist.Mindfulness practice is a great way to reduce feelings ofstress,improve mental wellness,and promote self-awareness.As a training modality,yoga is scalable formany fitness levels and safe for special populations.Most commonly done in g

66、roup class settings with a liveinstructor,traditionalyogaincludesstylessuchasHatha,TABLE 3:ACSM Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2024RankTrendTrend Category1Wearable TechnologyDigital Technology2Worksite Health PromotionExercise Setting3Fitness Programs for Older AdultsSpecial Populations4Exercise for Weig

67、ht LossProgramming5Reimbursement for Qualified Exercise ProfessionalsFitness Business Model6Employing Certified Exercise ProfessionalsFitness Business Model7Mobile Exercise AppsDigital Technology8Exercise for Mental HealthProgramming9Youth Athletic DevelopmentSpecial Populations10Personal TrainingPr

68、ogramming11Lifestyle MedicineMedical Fitness12Outdoor Fitness ActivitiesProgramming13Health/Wellness CoachingProgramming14Functional Fitness TrainingTraining Modality15YogaTraining Modality16Exercise is MedicineMedical Fitness17Traditional Strength TrainingTraining Modality18Data-Driven Training Tec

69、hnologyDigital Technology19Online Personal TrainingExercise Setting20High-Intensity Interval Training(HIIT)Training ModalityVolume 28|Number 1www.acsm-healthfitness.org19Copyright 2023 American College of Sports Medicine.Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited.Downloaded from https:/

70、 by BhDMf5ePHKav1zEoum1tQfN4a+kJLhEZgbsIHo4XMi0hCywCX1AWnYQp/IlQrHD3i3D0OdRyi7TvSFl4Cf3VC1y0abggQZXdtwnfKZBYtws=on 11/07/2024Vinyasa,and Bikram.Power yoga(aka:Vinyasa)com-bines traditional flows with an added strength focus,whereasrestorativeformats(i.e.,Hatha)aimtobeslowerand more relaxing.Yoga is

71、now available across severalsettings,including boutique fitness studios and commu-nity recreation centers,but can be done individuallyusing on-demand platforms.16.Exercise is Medicine(EIM).As a global healthinitiative that appears as the#16 trend for 2024,EIMencourages health-care providers to inclu

72、de physicalactivity assessment and treatment as a standard ofcare when administering a care plan for patients.EIMrecognizes that certified exercise professionals are anintegral part of the health-care continuum.The multi-level campaign promotes awareness and education ofphysical activity and suggest

73、s that it should be recog-nized as a vital sign of health.Registered EIM pro-grams create a structure for physicians to refer patientsto evidence-based exercise programs and qualified ex-ercise professionals.ACSM is engaged in significantadvocacy work with strategic partners like the AHAand the Amer

74、ican Council on Exercise to promotephysical activity in health-care policy.17.Traditional Strength Training.This trend is afundamental component of ACSMs exercise guide-lines but has declined considerably since 2020,comingin at#17 for the 2024 survey(#4 for 2022 and#2 for2023).Focusing on proper mov

75、ement and lifting tech-nique,traditional strength training incorporates bar-bells,dumbbells,andkettlebellstoimproveormaintainmuscular fitness by manipulating repetitions,sets,tempo,load,and exercise selection to reach differentmuscular fitness goals.Given the well-documentedmental and physical benef

76、its of strength training,bou-tique studios and big box gyms continue to innovateand promote strength training-based group exerciseclass formats,with MindBody Online categorizingstrength training as an industry-wide top trend.18.Data-DrivenTrainingTechnology.Thistrendwasadded as a new potential trend

77、 for 2024.It appears asthe#18 trend and demonstrates the significance of dig-ital technology within the fitness industry.Clients canuse real-time data output,such as heart rate,velocity,and speed,to guide their workout experiences.Thistype of training allows for individualized coachingand instructio

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79、1AWnYQp/IlQrHD3i3D0OdRyi7TvSFl4Cf3VC1y0abggQZXdtwnfKZBYtws=on 11/07/2024may be various fitness levels,with only one exerciseprofessional.Real-time feedback during a workout ed-ucates clients on the links between exercise program-ming and physiological output and helps clients self-monitor effort and

80、 intensity within and between sessions.Certified exercise professionals must stay abreast ofthedigitalhealthandconnectedfitnesslandscape,lean-ing into data-driven training to enhance or diversifyprogram offerings.19.Online Personal Training.Online personal trainingfell out of the top 20 in 2023 but

81、returned to the list at#19for2024.Online personaltraining uses digitaltech-nology to deliver online individual and group instruc-tional exercise programs.It may include interactive,livetraining sessions or asynchronous/prerecorded workouttemplateprogramsfromacertifiedexerciseprofessional.This trend

82、equips certified professionals with a moreefficient and convenient way to reach more con-sumers with their training programs and expertise.In addition,online personal training may improve accessi-bility of services to those experiencing barriers to meetingphysicalactivityguidelines,suchasperceivedla

83、ckofknowl-edge,time,access to facilities,and social support(17).20.High-Intensity Interval Training(HIIT).Droppingto#20 for 2024(#7 for 2023),HIIT involves repeatedbouts of short,near-maximum effort exercise(80%maximum heart rate),followed by longer active or pas-siverecoveryperiods.Recognizedforits

84、healthbenefitslike improved peak aerobic capacity,improved cardio-vascular health,and better insulin sensitivity,HIITworkoutscanbeprogrammedusingvariousequipmentoptions like treadmills,rowers,or bikes(18).The HIITprogramming is heart rate-based training that can becustomizedtomeetallfitnesslevelsnee

85、ds.Itisattractivebecause it is time-efficient for individual or group envi-ronments.Thetrainingmodalityhasshowncardiorespi-ratory fitness benefits for some special populations withchronic illnesses such as diabetes or certain cancers.GLOBAL TRENDS COMPARISONOthercountries andregions use ACSMs fitnes

86、strends survey tocollect data to provide a global perspective.Ten regions contrib-uted unique data that support a more comprehensive understand-ing of the future of the health and fitness industry.Internationalpartners from Australia(http:/ 28|Number 1www.acsm-healthfitness.org21Copyright 2023 Ameri

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88、te on thisproject.New for the 2024 edition of the global fitness trends com-parison are colleagues from Chile(http:/ the UnitedArab Emirates(UAE,http:/ the country-or region-specific graphics throughout this articlefor more details regarding the trends globally.Each graphic in-cludes a link to suppl

89、emental data provided by our internationalpartnersfromeachcountry/region.Thetop10fitnesstrendsfromeach region can be found in supplemental Appendix 2,http:/ offer a narrative discussionon the trends that might have an impact globally.Exercise for improved health outcomes is steering the direc-tion o

90、f the fitness industry across the globe.Exercise for weightloss appears among the top five trends in 7 of the 10 regions(#6 in Spain,#9 in Italy).The increasing prevalence of obesityanditsemergence asaglobalpublichealthissue mayplayacrit-ical role in the emergence of trends related to reducingobesit

91、y-related morbidities.Exercise should be a component ofweight loss and weight maintenance programs.These programsare often more effective with individualized services such aspersonal training.Personal training is ranked in the top fivetrends in all regions except the United States(#10 for 2024)and A

92、ustralia.This demonstrates a need for exercise profes-sionals to understand the components of fitness programming,improved health,and represents an opportunity for enhancedbusinessdevelopment andmarketing resourcesfor thefitness in-dustry globally.The EIM and lifestyle medicine trends are prominent

93、in thetop 10,further indicating that integrating exercise into healthcare may be on the rise in 2024.For older adults,increasingfitness through regular activity can protect against chronic dis-ease progression,improve cognitive/physical function,increasecapacity for independent living,and support so

94、cial well-beingduring aging.Muscle-strengthening exercise is particularly criticalto reducing fall risk in this population and is suggested to be a sig-nificant trend across the globe in the coming year.Trends relatedto health and special populations seem strong,promoting a prom-isingcollaborationbe

95、tweenthemedicalandfitnesscommunitiestosupport public health through physical activity and exercise.The fitness industry is more regulated in some countries andregions than others.However,employing registered or certifiedexercise professionals is among the top 10 trends in 7 of the 10regions(#2 in Po

96、rtugal and Spain,#4 in Chile and UAE).2024 WORLDWIDE FITNESS TRENDS22ACSMs Health&Fitness JournalJanuary/February 2024Copyright 2023 American College of Sports Medicine.Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited.Downloaded from https:/ by BhDMf5ePHKav1zEoum1tQfN4a+kJLhEZgbsIHo4XMi0hCywC

97、X1AWnYQp/IlQrHD3i3D0OdRyi7TvSFl4Cf3VC1y0abggQZXdtwnfKZBYtws=on 11/07/2024Because some inherent risks are involved with beginning an ex-ercise program for consumers,fitness business models across theglobe can improve service quality and address risks by hiringhighly trained exercise professionals to

98、support clients.Wearable technology maintains its#1 position in the UnitedStates but fell a few spots to#9 in Australia(#6 for 2023).In theUAE,wearable technology ranked#10.The wearable technologytrend appears only once in recent global trends reports(#4 inEurope for 2022).Digital technology trends

99、no longer have astrong influence on the fitness industry from a global perspective.This region-specific trend may have potential cultural and socio-economic factors contributing to differences.It is plausible thatthe wearable technology industry globally promotes autonomy inactivities,creating a dis

100、tinction between consumer-driven andindustry-driven fitness activity.Therefore,this survey of exerciseprofessional perspectives may not capture how wearable tech-nology impacts the fitness industry.Wearable technology mar-kets continue torise globally,and a surveyofconsumerperspec-tives may solicit

101、different trends for the fitness industry.The fit-ness industry should explore leveraging personal wearabledevices to enhance consumer behaviors.Australians haveembraced a return to group training(#3 for2024).Thistrend ranked#4for2023and2022.Group trainingwas not a top trend for 2021,presumably dire

102、ctly related to theCOVID-19 pandemic.The trend was highly ranked in Europe,Spain,and Portugal.Group training typically costs less thanone-on-one personal training services and positively impacts ad-herence and motivation for some clients.This type of program-mingoffersclientsguidanceandsupportandmay

103、beanalterna-tive to personal training.FunctionalfitnesstrainingsitsontopoftheSpanishsurveyre-sults.Thistrainingmodalityisranked#4inAustraliaand Braziland#5 in Mexico.It should be noted that functional fitnesstraining appears in the top 20 trends for all regions representedin this years global survey

104、.This is a recurring theme consistentwith past global trendsurveys and reinforcesthe demand forex-ercise that supports daily activities of living.Functional fitnesstraining improves movement patterns,addresses muscular im-balances,and can help protect against injuries.LIMITATIONSThis survey continue

105、s to offer powerful insight into the future ofthe health and fitness industry,but there are a few methodolog-ical limitations to consider.First,the dissemination of the surveydifferedfrompreviousiterationsand doesnot allow for an accu-rate comparison of response rates to previous years.In addition,V

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107、readers should use caution when comparing all trends betweenregions.Some regions included additional trend items uniquetothatspecificregion.Therefore,sometrendsarenotcomparedin every region for the global comparison.It is important to ac-knowledge these regional differences while appreciating the im

108、-pact that looking broadly at trend categories has for supportingexercise professionals working globally.Finally,participants inthissurveyareexerciseprofessionalsworkinginthefitnessindus-try as researchers and practitioners.Readers should note thatperspectives on trends may be different for consumer

109、s.SUMMARYThe fitness industry is a dynamic space,and this global survey is im-portant for exercise professionals and industry leaders.Trends for2024 indicate that the fitness industry has the potential for a greaterimpactonhealthoutcomes,includingmentalhealth.Thereispromisefor enhanced collaboration

110、 with the creation of multidisciplinaryteams in medical care that include qualified exercise professionals.Trendssuchaspersonaltrainingandfunctionalfitnesstrainingremainrelevant to the fitness space globally.The increase in international partners contributing to theglobal trends perspective makes th

111、is a robust comparison oftrends as the world moves toward a new normal postpandemic.For the first time,there is synergy between ACSMs WorldwideSurvey of Fitness Trends and the Global Fitness Trends arti-cles,which have provided invaluable information for manyyears.Combining these manuscripts allows

112、readers to explorefitness trends with a holistic lens.In addition,the creation oftrend categories for the ACSM survey offers readers a broadunderstanding of the aspects of the fitness industry that couldpotentially drive the market in 2024,which is important forbusiness development,resource allocati

113、on,and professionaldevelopment planning.AcknowledgmentsThe Trends Work Group would like to acknowledge the collab-oration of our international partners and the data provided tosupport the global comparison of fitness trends Chris Alexander,AEP,AES,GCBA.;Paulo Costa Amaral,Ph.D.,MBA,M.Sc.;Roberto Dig

114、nola,MBA;Frano Giakoni-Ramrez,Ph.D.,M.Sc.;Franco Pinochet Pea,M.Sc.;Alexios Batrakoulis,Ph.D.,M.S.,FACSM,ACSM-EP,ACSM-CPT,CSCS;Angela Di Baldassarre,M.D.,Ph.D.;Andrea Di Credico,Ph.D.;Stefania Orr,Ph.D.;Antonino Bianco,Ph.D.;Lino Francisco Jacobo Gmez-Chvez,Ph.D.;Paola Corts-Almanzar,Ph.D.;Jorge Lpe

115、z-Haro,B.Sc.,M.Sc.;Adrin Ricardo Pelayo-Zavalza,M.S.;Luis EduardoAguirre-Rodrguez,B.Sc.;Susana Franco,Ph.D.;Rita Santos-Rocha,Ph.D.;Ftima Ramalho,Ph.D.;Vera Simes,Ph.D.;2024 WORLDWIDE FITNESS TRENDS24ACSMs Health&Fitness JournalJanuary/February 2024Copyright 2023 American College of Sports Medicine.

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128、me,Ph.D.,ACSM-CEP,EIM,is a lecturer in the Department of HealthSciences at the University of Central Florida.She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Ex-ercise Science from Georgia State University andearned a doctoral degree from the University ofSouthFlorida.Newsomeisanexercisephysiologistan

129、d has worked in clinical settings to integratephysical activity and exercise in patient care and rehabilitation.Shespecializesinmethodologicalandmeasurementaspectsofphysicalac-tivityresearchandevaluation.Herresearchfocusesontherolethatex-erciseplaysinclinicalandmentalhealthcare.Newsomealsoisinter-es

130、tedinthepsychosocialaspectsofexerciseinhealthpromotionsuchasself-efficacyandmotivation.Shehasmorethanadecadeofleadershipexperienceincollegiaterecreation,clinicalexercisephysiology,andsportperformancecoaching.Newsomeis ahighlyregardedcontentexpertinexercisepsychology,behaviorchange,andDEIinphysicalac

131、tivityre-search,assessment,and program evaluation.Rachelle Reed,Ph.D.,M.S.,ACSM-EP,NASM-CNC,bridges the gap between acade-mia,the health and wellness industry,andtheconsumer,connectingthe“clinic”tothecom-munity.She holds a B.A.,M.S.,and Ph.D.inKinesiology,completed a postdoctoral fellowshipin exerci

132、se psychology,and is also an ACSMCertifiedExercisePhysiologistandNASMNu-tritionCoach.BeforeherroleaschiefscienceofficeratSweatHouz,she chaired the medical advisory board for Orangetheory Fitness,facilitating science and research partnerships with the AmericanHeart Association,Optum,Therabody,and oth

133、ers.She bringsforth expertise in research coordination,health behavior change,the social determinants of health across the lifespan,body com-position,and metabolism.Still deeply passionate about educa-tion and continued growth within her field,Rachelle remainspart of the part-time teaching faculty a

134、t The University ofGeorgia and serves on the ACSM CCRB Continuing Profes-sional Education Committee.Jessica Sansone,Ph.D.,M.S.,ACSM-EP,EIM,earned her B.S.in Exercise Science andHealth Promotion from Central ConnecticutState University in 2015.She earned her M.S.and Ph.D.in Exercise Physiology,respec

135、-tively,from Springfield College.She is a for-mer Division I athlete and is currently an as-sistant professor intheDepartmentofExerciseScienceatShenandoahUniversity.SheisamemberoftheOfficeof Museum,History,and Archives of the American College ofSports Medicine(ACSM),the CCRB Executive Council,andcha

136、ir of the CCRB Certified Personal Trainer Committee.Sheis a Certified Exercise Physiologist through ACSM and is Exer-cise is Medicine credentialed.Her research interests include hy-dration and strength training for performing athletes.Volume 28|Number 1www.acsm-healthfitness.org25Copyright 2023 Amer

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138、s anadjunctprofessorintheSchoolofPhysicalEdu-cation,Sport Science,and Dietetics at the Uni-versity of Thessaly in Trikala,Greece and thefounder of the International Obesity ExerciseTraining Institute.Dr.Batrakoulis is the chairof ACSMs CCRB-International Subcommit-tee and has served on numerous ACSM

139、 and NSCA committees.He was also named the 2018 IDEA Personal Trainer of theYear,2019 IDEA China Fitness Innovator,2020 NSCA Per-sonal Trainer of the Year,2021 PFP Trainer of the Year,and2022 ACSM Certified Professional of the Year.Cayla McAvoy,Ph.D.,ACSM-EP,isarecentPh.D.graduate in Public Health S

140、ciences fromthe University of North Carolina at Charlotte.Cayla earned her M.S.in Exercise Physiologyfrom the University of Central Florida and herB.S.in Kinesiology from Indiana University,her home state.Caylas research focus isphysical activity measurement in the collegestudent population and exer

141、cise as a form ofpreventative medicine,and she specializes in electronic datacollection.Before returning to school for her Ph.D.,Caylaworked as the assistant director of Fitness for Campus Recrea-tion at Florida Gulf Coast University.To this day,Cayla is ayoga teacher at heart and by trade and she t

142、ruly believes thatphysical activity behavior can shape the lives of individuals,families,and communities.Matthew W.Parrott,Ph.D.,is a 20-yearpopulation health veteran who has held multipleleadership positions within commercial and cor-porate wellness.A former university professor,Parrott is an accom

143、plished author and speakerwith a variety of credited publications andevents.These include peer-reviewed research pa-pers,textbookchapters,wellnessindustryconfer-ence sessions,and a weekly newspaper column.Parrott has heldboard positions with the American College of Sports Medicine,the International

144、Association for Worksite Health Promotion,and the University of Kansas Business School.For the past de-cade,he has worked exclusively with Fortune 500 companiesto maximize employee health outcomes.He is currently direc-tor of Business Development with Quest Diagnostics.2024 WORLDWIDE FITNESS TRENDS2

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