Fitness Trends

I’ve seen a lot of trends come and go in 20 years as a fitness pro. Our knowledge of fitness and the human body is constantly evolving, and one trend that I am glad to see go is the use of machines in athletic training. We now know that machines like ellipticals don’t mimic real life movements, and therefore aren’t as safe or effective as natural mody movement exercises. Shoulder, knee, and back problems are epidemic, and we want people to cultivate good posture and mindful movement whenever possible.

One trend that I’m glad to see starting is “primal movements.” For instance, bear crawling on the floor recruits all your major muscles from your fingers to your toes. Another trend I’m excited about is whole-body health. What I mean by that is incorporating sleep, meditation, and alternative modalities into the fitness plan, and not just exercise and nutrition.

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