CrossFit is one of the fastest growing fitness trends in interest.
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- New research from PureGym has revealed the fitness trends set to dominate in 2023.
- The 12-3-30 training method was ranked as the top trend for 2023, with a massive 309% increase in interest over the past year.
- Traditional exercise methods like Pilates and yoga have seen increases of up to 84%, and online workouts continue to lose interest year after year.
On the hunt for new and exciting ways to stay in shape? As part of its recently released Annual Fitness Report, PureGym has once again revealed its predictions for the training trends that will take the new year by storm. And it looks like the viral 12-3-30 workout will lead the way for fitness fanatics.
By analyzing the current number of monthly Google searches for more than 120 different fitness trends compared to the same period a year ago, puregym has detailed which ones have seen the biggest spikes in interest as we approach 2023.
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taking first place
The 12-3-30 workout takes the top spot as the fitness trend that has seen the biggest increase in searches by the end of 2022, with a whopping 309% increase in interest year-over-year.
This likely won’t come as a surprise to many, as the workout went viral on TikTok earlier this year when creator Lauren Giraldo revealed that she sets her treadmill to a 12% incline and walks at a pace of 3 miles (about 4.8 km) per hour, for 30 minutes, a workout that’s a lot harder than it sounds!
With over 119 million views on the platform alone, PureGym personal trainer Laura Eaton shared her thoughts on training and her tips for following it safely:
Walking is already a fantastic cardiovascular activity and adding the incline creates a further increase in heart rate, improving cardiovascular health and endurance. This exercise is also much easier on the joints than running or jogging, making it a great option for different age groups and fitness levels.
It’s also great for those who experience gym anxiety, Eaton says, since you can walk out the door and jump right on a treadmill and boost your gym confidence.
She adds: “I would recommend that anyone suffering from lower back pain or extremely tight calves avoid working at an incline on a treadmill, but for those for whom it is suitable, avoid holding on to the handles so you can straighten your body and do this.” more challenging.”
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The second fastest growing fitness trend
With an impressive 173.21% increase in interest, CrossFit ranked as the second fastest growing fitness trend, thanks to its recent resurgence in popularity.
A high-intensity functional training style that has garnered a cult following since its inception in California in 2000, CrossFit focuses on 10 key physical traits, from stamina and strength to agility and balance. CrossFit also uses a group training environment that has created a community of like-minded fitness enthusiasts around the world.
On the other hand, the top 20 includes a few more niche training trends, such as twerking classes (+125% increase in interest) and Everesting (+83.33%), a trend where cyclists and runners set up their workouts so that they ascend and descend in equal amounts. until they have “scaled” the distance of the highest mountain in the world.
The most traditional practices have also returned to normal, with Pilates 83.60% more than the previous year and yoga 49.72%.
Overall, the top 20 fitness trends with the fastest growth in interest are as follows:
- 1. 12-3-30 workouts
- 2.CrossFit
- 3. Twerking class
- 4. 75 soft
- 5.Hyrox
- 6. Jazz exercise
- 7. Stroller Fitness
- 8. pilates
- 9. Incline walk
- 10. Everest
- 11. Floating yoga
- 12. Indoor surfing
- 13. Hiking
- 14.Yoga
- 15. Rock climbing
- 16. Calisthenics
- 17.F45
- 18. ZOO
- 19. Breathing
- 20. Exercise outdoors
Much like PureGym’s findings last year, the popularity of glute workouts isn’t going anywhere fast, with interest growing year on year (+22%). This crowns the glutes as the body part that most interests global fitness fanatics, followed by the shoulders and calves. At the other end of the scale, having sculpted abs seems to be less important in 2023, with an 18% drop in interest over the past year.
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For every new trend that comes along, an old trend has to go. The world of virtual fitness continues to lose mainstream interest as we move away from the pandemic, with virtual fitness challenges (-45.76%), outdoor personal trainers (-45.45%), and virtual fitness classes (- 45.45%), all seeing the biggest drops in interest.
Stephen Rowe, Marketing Director of PureGym, commented:
This is the second year we’ve explored fitness trends and it’s been interesting to see how they change over time and what influences them. It’s clear that TikTok has an impressive ability to create viral trends and that people are looking for new and novel ways to increase their activity: Twerking classes aren’t something we’ve seen interest in before, but it does get people moving and get your heart rates up – we’re all for it!
For the full fitness report on trends revealed in research, visit puregym.com
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