Top 7 Fitness Trends You Can Look Forward to in 2021

Future-proof your workouts right from home.

Getting fit and feeling happy—both mentally and physically—has never been more paramount than in 2021.

As more of us are relegated to our homes, we’ve taken to transforming our living rooms into our very own home gyms, complete with dumbbells, yoga mats and kettlebells. According to a recent report, the sale of dumbbells increased by 1,980 percent in 2020 compared to 2019.

Heading into 2021, more and more of us are using online exercise apps and virtual workouts courtesy of fitness companies like Gymondo. Afternoon coffee runs and post-work jogs are now being replaced with online HIIT, Pilates and yoga sessions.

With even more of us stuck at home heading into 2021, we’ve rounded up the top 7 fitness trends you can look forward to. Here’s how you can sweat and smile your way through 2021 to ensure your mind and body are in top form.

Micro-HIIT Workouts

If you’re into fitness, then you’ve most likely heard of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). But as we head into 2021, there’s a new craze taking the fitness industry by storm. With dropping attention spans and blurred work schedules, it’s no wonder micro-HIIT workouts—short bursts of high-intensity interval training ranging from 3-20 minutes—are all the rage.

Finding the time to commit to a regular fitness routine is hard and is often the main reason why many of us stop working out. With micro-HIIT, it’s easy to find the time—you can fit in multiple training sessions into a single day.

The rising popularity of micro-HIIT workouts can be seen on apps like Gymondo, which offers quick HIIT workouts as short as 15-20 minutes, interweaving cardio and strength training into one fat-burning session.

Take It Outside

While home workouts have grown in popularity, so has walking in the great outdoors. In fact, a recent study suggested walking outdoors increased by 33 percent in 2020 compared to the year prior.

Our weekend shopping excursions have been replaced with socially distanced catch-ups with friends. And if you’re like many of us, you now know the ins and outs of your neighborhood and may have even found some hidden gems while on your long walks.

Everesting

Let’s face it, you probably won’t be climbing Mount Everest in 2021 (if ever), but it hasn’t stopped some from trying.

Cycling enthusiasts have taken to their bikes in what’s known as ‘everesting,’ which involves climbing the 8,848m height of Mount Everest. Interested in giving it a try? Find the guidelines here.

During the last year, cycling became even more popular, noted by quieter roads and a greater sense of freedom. We have a feeling, its popularity will continue to rise in 2021.

Online Workouts

Not sure about you, but online workouts have been my lifeline for staying sane and active in 2020. And with the online fitness industry making massive improvements in recent years, working out from home has never been more enjoyable.

Gymondo offers a free trial to test out 30+ fitness programs and 300+ workouts with unlimited access to HIIT, yoga, Pilates, strength training and more.

Yoga for Your Eyes

Did you find yourself stuck in front of your screen for far too long in 2020? A recent study suggests 1 in 5 adults believe their eyesight has deteriorated from too much screen time in 2020.

And let’s face it—staring at a monitor for hours on end is tiring, especially on the eyes.

After months of working from home, eye yoga—gentle movements to massage the eyes—has become a thing. More and more online fitness apps are offering programs to sculpt, lift and tone the face and tackle the tension in and around the eyes. In 2021, you’ll see more and more pre- and post-work face and eye workouts, so get ready!

Uncomplicated Fitness

Fitness should be simple, hands down. In 2020, we saw a rise in simplicity. The overall consensus being, “all exercise is good exercise.” Do your best and work hard to get results—it’s that simple. More and more people are realizing that the latest fitness trend or most interesting workout is not necessarily the best for their mind, body and goals. Keep it simple and reap the benefits of a job well done.

De-Emphasize How You Look, Emphasize How You Feel

In the past, the fitness industry preyed on insecurities to sell products, using weight and aesthetics as the main marketing tactics. But 2020 brought about much-needed change.

Looking back on 2020, we saw an influx of health-based messaging versus aesthetically-fueled advertising. This trend is here to stay. Exercise should be about feeling good (and healthier) as opposed to achieving a desired look. More and more of us are starting to realize just that.

2021—we’re ready for you! Make yourself a top priority and start your free Gymondo trial today.

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