Body Weight Training: Top Fitness Trend for 2015
Get ready for push-ups, planks, lunges and squats. Using your own
body weight for
resistance, is projected to be the top fitness trend in 2015, according to a
report from the American College of Sports Medicine. Increase in popularity
could be due to the fact that these kinds of exercises provide the benefit of
requiring little to no equipment and are incorporated in many
fitness
programs that are currently popular.
Body weight training takes over the No.1 spot from 2014 champ,
high-intensity interval training, which involves short bursts of intensive
cardio exercise followed by short periods of rest. Though
high-intensity interval training has fallen to second, some survey
respondents questioned whether this training has staying power because it�s been
linked to more
injuries than less-intensive activities.
Bodyweight Training Benefits:
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Free
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Versatile, many different variations
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Can be done anywhere
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Improves movement
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Improves relative strength
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Can improve reactive strength
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Increased coordination, body awareness and athleticism
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Positive correlations to strength gains in other gym exercises
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The Top 10 Fitness Trends Predicted for 2015:
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Body Weight Training: Body weight training uses minimal equipment
making it more affordable. Not limited to just push-ups and pull-ups, this
trend allows people to get �back to the basics� with fitness.
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 High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): HIIT involves short
bursts of activity followed by a short period of rest or recovery. These
exercise programs are usually performed in less than 30 minutes.
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Educated and Experienced Fitness Professionals. Given the large
number of organizations offering health and fitness certifications, it�s
important that consumers choose professionals certified through
programs
that are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies
(NCCA), such as those offered by ACSM. ACSM is one of the largest and most
prestigious fitness-certification organizations in the world.
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Strength Training. Strength training remains a central emphasis
for many health clubs. Incorporating
strength training is an essential part of a complete
exercise program for all physical activity levels and genders. (The
other essential components are aerobic exercise and flexibility.)
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Personal Training. More and more students are majoring in
kinesiology, which indicates that they are preparing themselves for careers
in allied health fields such as personal training. Education, training and
proper credentialing for personal trainers have become increasingly
important to the health and fitness facilities that employ them.
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Exercise and Weight Loss. In addition to nutrition, exercise is a
key component of a proper
weight
loss program. Health and fitness professionals who provide weight loss
programs are increasingly incorporating regular exercise and caloric
restriction for better weight control in their clients.
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Yoga. Based on ancient tradition,
yoga
utilizes a series of specific bodily
postures
practiced for health and relaxation. This includes Power Yoga, Yogalates,
Bikram, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Anurara, Kundalini, Sivananda and
others.
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Fitness Programs for Older Adults. As the baby boom generation
ages into retirement, some of these people have more discretionary money
than their younger counterparts. Therefore, many health and fitness
professionals are taking the time to create age-appropriate fitness programs
to keep older adults healthy and active.
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Functional Fitness. This is a trend toward using strength
training to improve balance and ease of daily living. Functional fitness and
special fitness programs for older adults are closely related.
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Group Personal Training. In challenging economic times, many
personal trainers are offering more group training options. Training two or
three people at a time makes economic sense for the trainer and the clients.
Pull-ups, push-up, squat and lunges are the 4 Essentials for Bodyweight
Mastery. Catch up on them in 2015.
Dated 03 December 2014
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