Exercise trends
Exercise trends
Exercise trends (pronunciation: /ˈɛksəˌsaɪz trɛndz/) are popular forms of physical activity that change over time due to various factors such as advancements in technology, research, and societal changes.
Etymology
The term "exercise trends" is derived from the English words "exercise", meaning activity requiring physical effort, and "trends", meaning a general direction in which something is developing or changing.
Definition
Exercise trends refer to the popular and emerging forms of physical activities that people engage in to maintain or improve their health and fitness. These trends are often influenced by societal changes, advancements in technology, and new research findings.
History
The history of exercise trends is vast and varied, with different forms of exercise gaining and losing popularity over time. In the 1980s, for example, aerobics and jogging were popular exercise trends. In the 2000s, yoga and Pilates gained popularity. More recently, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and functional fitness have become popular exercise trends.
Current Trends
Some of the current exercise trends include:
- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): This involves short bursts of intense exercise followed by short periods of rest or lower-intensity exercise.
- Functional Fitness: This involves exercises that mimic or recreate everyday movement. These exercises often involve multiple muscle groups and require balance and coordination.
- Virtual/Online Fitness: With advancements in technology and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual or online fitness classes have become increasingly popular.
Related Terms
- Physical Activity: Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.
- Health: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Fitness: The condition of being physically fit and healthy, especially as a result of exercise and proper nutrition.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Exercise trends
- Wikipedia's article - Exercise trends
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