INTRODUCTION BLOCK 1 ACTIVIDADES ESPECIALIZADAS DE

ACONDICIONAMIENTO FÍSICO CON SOPORTE MUSICAL

1.1. NEW FITNESS TRENDS

https://www.glofox.com/blog/10-fitness-industry-trends-that-could-define-2020/
Over the past couple of years, the fitness industry has faced great challenges and opportunities with
gym closures and a massive influx of digital fitness offerings. The way the world approaches health
and fitness has shifted and become a priority for many consumers.
With the New Year fast approaching, no doubt we will see a wave of fitness trends arise. While some
tend to stand the test of time, others come and go. Fitness trends will always evolve as consumer
behaviors change. Although the fitness industry faces roadblocks, there’s also opportunity and room
for innovation. Let's think so we,ve got to look forward to 2022 and break down some of the top
fitness trends for next year.
1.1.1. What is shaping the future of fitness in 2022, 2023?
Throughout multiple lockdowns, many people had to adjust how and where they exercise. From this,
a new mentality that you can exercise anywhere has continued to rise. The fitness mindset that
craves flexibility and convenience is apparent as well as the awareness that fitness can be for
everyone. Consumer behavior trends and priorities will continue to shape the future of fitness.
Brands will need to adapt and serve the needs of their members.

Fitness providers are re-evaluating their value proposition and finding opportunities to target new
audience segments. While the fitness industry is facing big challenges, you can see the balance of
great opportunities that come with it.

The Covid-19 crisis continues to put a major focus on health with many consumers taking better care
of their own well-being. As fitness trends continue to emerge in the industry, brands have a chance
to empower members by helping them not only work out but improve different areas of wellness.
Mental health and fitness continue to interlink with mind-body practices weaving into various gyms
and health clubs.

After several lockdowns and restrictions on social gatherings, connection and interaction appear to
be key drivers in the industry. You can see this in the way that brands like Peloton and SoulCycle use
rockstar instructors to help build thriving fitness communities. There’s a reason that group fitness
training always makes it to the list of fitness trends year on year. Incredible fitness instructors are a
key part of the group fitness experience and have the power to skyrocket your brand.

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https://www.onepeloton.com/

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https://www.soul-cycle.com/uk/

1.1.2. 2021 Reflection: the rise of online workouts and personal training

​Before we jump into the fitness trends for 2022, let’s reflect on 2021. Last year, the American College
of Sports Medicine (ACMS) ranked online training as number one in the ACSM Fitness Trends survey.
The huge changes within the fitness industry were a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and
accelerated a massive shift to digital fitness. As brands launched digital fitness platforms in what felt
like days, consumers had access to a growing number of virtual training options. Initially, we were
seeing fitness professionals run Zoom classes for their regulars. Now, we’re seeing extremely
polished digital offerings from small businesses as well as huge names in the industry.

One year on and online workouts are still growing in popularity and don’t appear to be showing signs
of slowing down. According to RunRepeat, the online fitness industry is projected to be worth more
than $59 billion by 2027. Statistics show that gyms that offer virtual classes also increase their
in-person class attendance by 12%. It’s clear that convenience-based wellness and fitness services
are in demand as they provide a whole new level of accessibility to customers.

Personal training first made its appearance in ACSM’s top ten fitness trends in 2006 and has been a
regular on the list ever since. As we see a higher demand for personalized services, personal training
will continue to be a popular option. But now we’re seeing virtual personal training and online
offerings from personal trainers. You are no longer dependent on location, you could have a trainer
on the other side of the world as long as you have a decent internet connection

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1.1.3. 12 fitness trends for 2022
https://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/Fulltext/2022/01000/Worldwide_Survey_of_Fitness
_Trends_for_2022.6.aspx?context=FeaturedArticles&collectionId=1

With online workouts still trending and more gym-goers returning to the gym, the world is trying to
adapt to a new way of life. Let’s look toward 2022 with optimism in the hopes that the pandemic
releases its grip on the world. As technology continues to advance, there will be new opportunities
for brands and consumers in fitness.

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TASK 1: (Read this article, make your own discussion about the topic (2 pages), create an inpho
with all the trends for 2022/2023) and complete a draft list with your own 12 trends in fitness
depending on your personal and professional profile . Upload it to the application of Classroom
https://www.acsm.org/education-resources/trending-topics-resources/acsm-fitness-trends

12 TOP TRENDS IN FITNESS

TREND SHORT DESCRIPTION

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1.2. WEB PAGES, JOURNALS, BIBLIOGRAPHY AND INTERNET RESOURCES FOR FITNESS

- ACM Health and fitness Journal

https://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/pages/default.aspx Hosted by the world's
elite, research and evidenced-based authors and presenters, ACSM's “virtual”
continuing education courses (including audio/visual lectures ...
- PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/: PubMed® comprises more than 34 million
citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online
books.
- ResearchGate https://www.researchgate.net/ Discover scientific knowledge and stay
connected to the world of science · Discover research · is a European commercial
social networking site for scientists and researchers to share papers, ask and
answer questions .

1.3. The History of Exercise Equipment

https://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/Fulltext/2020/11000/The_History_of_Exercise_Equi
pment__From_Sticks_and.4.aspx

Create a list and a presentation for this topic (10 slides as much)Please, use pictures and photos.

1.4. WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

1.4.1. What is wearable technology?

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Wearable technology is any kind of electronic device designed to be worn on the user's body. Such
devices can take many different forms, including jewelry, accessories, medical devices, and clothing
or elements of clothing. The term wearable computing implies processing or communications
capabilities, but in reality, the sophistication among wearables can vary.

1.4.2.How does wearable technology work?

Modern wearable technology falls under a broad spectrum of usability, including smartwatches,

fitness trackers such as the Fitbit Charge, VR headsets, smart jewelry, web-enabled glasses and

Bluetooth headsets. Wearables work differently, based on the category they belong to, such as

health, fitness or entertainment. Predominantly, wearable technology functions by incorporating

microprocessors, batteries and connectivity to the internet so the collected data can be synced with

other electronics, such as mobile devices or laptops.

1.4.4. Studies, Benefits and Potential Negatives

While fitness trackers and wearables, in general, are becoming more and more mainstream, the

validity of these devices in their ability to improve health and fitness, however, has been called into

question on more than one occasion.

A study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that fitness trackers

came up short. The research suggested that the devices worn by participants (in this case the Fit

Core armband) were “less effective at encouraging people to lose weight than simply following a diet

and exercise plan”.

The most popular current and next-generation applications of wearable technology:

Epidermal skin It is sensitive enough to pick up and record electro signals, such as heartbeats
technology. and muscle movements, which can be sent to healthcare providers via the
cloud so they can monitor the user's vitals remotely. This powerful wearable
is a stepping stone for monitoring chronic illnesses such as heart failure and
diabetes.

Health monitoring People use wearable technology to track and receive notifications for their
heart rate and blood pressure, watch their calorie intake or manage their

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 training regimens. Apple, for instance, updated its Cardiogram app by
introducing a new sleeping beats-per-minute feature that monitors heart rate
fluctuations

Entertainment and The gaming and entertainment industries were the first to adopt VR headsets,
gaming smart glasses and controllers. Popular VR head-mounted displays, such as
Oculus Quest, Meta Quest and Sony PlayStation VR, are used for all types of
entertainment purposes, including gaming, watching movies and virtual
traveling.

Sports and fitness Sports use wearable athletic devices that are either built into the fabric of the
sports apparel or are incorporated into sports equipment, such as bats and
balls. The GPS and Bluetooth-linked devices relay real-time data to coaches
for analysis through connected electronic devices such as laptops. Besides
wearable athletic devices, familiar wearable technology such as Fitbit, Apple
Watch, Garmin, Samsung Galaxy Watch and Polar are used extensively to
track various areas of the player's health and performance metrics.

1.4.3. 10 Most Innovative Wearables for Fitness and Sport

Read more in

https://apacbusinessheadlines.com/10-Most-Innovative-Wearables-for-Fitness-and-Sport/

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How Will Fitness Trackers and Wearables Develop in the Future?

The future of how wearables could impact our lives remains relatively unknown, however, many

companies have begun to set out their stalls, predicting what the next big thing will be. One such

avenue that’s being explored is taking the fitness tracker off the wrist and moving it to the finger in

the form of ‘smart jewellery’.

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TASK 2:

Create in groups of four an idea for a wearable technology for fitness or sport; justify its use and

goal and which data will be useful for controlling and monitoring your clients: Name, use, data,

sports and activities, design of the logo for the app and a brief description.

1.5. HEALTH COACHING AS THE MAIN INTERVENTION IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT

1.5.1. WHAT IS HEALTH COACHING

Health coaching works by giving people the confidence, knowledge, and skills to become active

participants in their own care and achieve their self-identified health goals (Better Conversation,

n.d.).

Holistic health coaching uses an integrative approach to diet and lifestyle changes to improve the

client’s health (Palmer, Tubbs, & Whybrow, 2003). The aim is to guide individuals toward an overall

healthier life. The practice of health education within a coaching framework and context enhances

wellbeing and facilitates the realization of health-related goals (Palmer et al., 2003).

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Holistic health coaching looks at multiple facets (Lawson, 2013), including:

● Nutrition

● Physical fitness

● Relationships

● Spirituality

● Leisure

● Recreational activities

1.5.2. The Principles of Health Coaching

The following are loosely adapted from Olsen (2014).

● To have a purpose and to improve the health and wellness of clients.

● A belief that people are resourceful and have self-management abilities.

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 ● To form an active partnership with the client.
● To focus on the benefit of the client by providing a personalized approach.
● Setting goals for the client based on their preferences rather than those of professionals.
● Helping people assess the point they are at and see how to move forward through taking
action.
● To improve insight through health education, reflection, identifying client barriers, and
strategies of self-awareness.
● Allowing the client to feel empowered as a consequence of health coaching.
● To build skills from lived experience and or skills learned from the coach.

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