The Fitness Trends for 2009

Every year, you can expect new alternatives, techniques and innovative options in the health and wellness field. There is no shortage of health and fitness trends, it's just a matter of what trend is going to help you get to your goal and maintain it.

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, this year's top ten fitness trends include everything from core exercises to kinds of equipment that are on the rise in fitness centers and living rooms across the country.

Lucky for you, the 2009 #1 trend is 'educated and experienced fitness professionals' and not an impractical gadget.

This 'trend' is one worth keeping. It is in your best interest to embrace this influx of fitness professionals. After all, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 74.1% of Americans are overweight or obese, and that number is expected to increase by another 40% within 10 years. Despite this sobering fact, it is comforting to know that we as a nation see an epidemic of unhealthiness in our population and are trying to correct it.

Furthermore, you may have noticed a rise in wellness products, active toys and healthy gifts this holiday season. If you haven't heard about the wii yet, you will. Such innovative concepts are facilitating active lifestyles in the comfort of your own home.

Not only are the influx of fitness professionals and in-home exercising alternatives helping us be healthier as a nation, they are opening new and positive health possibilities for the clinically obese, the time-bound professional or the immobile

As a fitness professional, I predict that the future holds more exciting trends and opportunities to enjoy wellness from the convenience of your own home, particularly with the growing trend of mobile wellness services. More and more fitness professionals are opting to deliver their services to their clients' location of choice. This alternative is attractive to many demographics of our population because it is convenient, affordable and easy; characteristics of a long lasting trend.

As we welcome 2009's top fitness trends, it is reassuring to see that our nation has a great chance of surmounting the health crisis.


For a complete list of the top 20 fitness trends of 2009, go to and search for 'fitness trends 2009'.