TOP FITNESS TRENDS FOR 2013

  • No-Frills Fitness Activities: Looking ahead, fitness activities will veer toward a no-frills approach such as body weight training and circuit–style workouts. These types of activities provide a welcomed challenge that is affordable, time-efficient, requires little space and produces proven results. Another emerging trend for 2013 is the resurgence of yoga, as people further explore the mind/body connection and the importance of stress management to a healthy lifestyle.
  • HIIT Workout: High Intensity Interval Training workouts that alternate between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less-intense activity will continue to remain popular. This type of training has been used by athletes for decades to improve their performance capabilities and has now made its way to the fitness mainstream. HIIT is a time-efficient and effective alternative to traditional types of moderate-intensity, long-duration exercise, making it a great option for time-pressured mums!
  • Small-group Training: Small Group Training programs offer a fun and more affordable way to obtain the benefits of working with a well-trained, certified fitness professional. The demand for this type of training is so high that at Fit 4 Mum we offer to come to yours and your friends homes and work out with you.  Babysitters can also be provided for mums who want a daytime babyfree workout.
  • Functional and Core Training: Functional and core training remain on the list of hot trends and have become integral components of well-designed fitness programs. Trainers will continue to take a more systematic approach by performing basic movement screens to ensure that their clients have appropriate levels of stability and mobility before introducing them to more challenging exercise movements and loads. This shift toward more individualized and gradually progressive functional and core training programs should result in safer and more effective training outcomes.
  • Active Boomer/Senior Population: As the UK ages and our lifespan extends, the senior population increasingly continues to engage in wellness in an effort to live healthier, more active lives in retirement. Other special population training and classes emerging help individuals with obesity, diabetes, musculoskeletal injuries and cardiac rehabilitation.  In 2013 Fit 4 Mum are partnering with Walton and Weybridge Physiotherapy clinic to provide you with expert injury and rehab advice.
  • Good Eating Habits Remain Elusive: Despite national efforts to enhance understanding of nutrition and provide access to healthier options, many people still struggle to eat a balanced diet, Many people feel it’s easier to exercise than eat a balanced, healthy diet. To help you facilitate behaviour change and long-term success in adopting a healthy diet in 2013 Fit 4 Mum has teamed up with top Sports Dietitian & fitness professional Penny Hunking to provide nutrition information and private consultations in 2013
  • Broader Approach to Fighting Obesity: With more than 35 percent of the adult population and nearly 17 percent of children classified as obese, obesity remains a leading health issue. Health care experts and fitness professionals are recognizing the need for a more comprehensive approach to weight control. The most effective weight-loss programs focus not only on proper nutrition and regular physical activity, but also behavioural change and motivation.
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