These are the fitness trends for 2023

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Forecasts about the paths that

will take in 2023 have been flooding the websites around the world and social networks for days.

But the

is always offered by ACSM's

.

For 17 consecutive years, The American College of Sports Medicine has produced an exhaustive report that has come to be like the Color of the Year for Pantone.

This body interviews more than 125,940 health professionals, of which 30,000 are certified by the ACSM, from Australia to Sri Lanka and even Sweden.

And it establishes some 42 possible categories to finally determine

of the year.

Without a doubt, marked by

in the post-Covid hangover.

It is here to stay, as shown by the alliance between Nike and Netflix to train at home.

However, it drops positions in favor of

or portable devices, which climb to number one on the podium.

They are called

.

THE 'BOOM' OF DEVICES

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Watches, bracelets, belts, heart rate monitors or any other

to move, especially outdoors.

So in 2023 we will measure more of our physical activity.

But will technology make us better athletes?

Will this Excel in quotes redound to our health?

And, above all, will that allow us to listen more to our body or will we only let ourselves be carried away by a counter that obsesses us if we have not reached 10,000 steps?

Technology will also coexist with a

and à la carte strength training.

In other words, after a stage in which any YouTube video or Instagram direct was useful to us, many times without taking training into account, today the personal trainer is valued more.

Sweating without excessive demand for material, taking advantage of the body's potential, has no age either.

One of the trends is actually

among older adults.

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF FITNESS

1. Portable technology.

It allows you to control your heart rate, calories, the time you spend sitting down, your sleep, the days you train, how long is the period for women... "New innovations include blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature body, respiratory rate, and electrocardiogram," says the ACSM.

• In favor.

  Devices are a great help to be more aware.

  For example, how a bad night's sleep affects us the next day, if we have ingested many more calories than expended or if we meet the goal of training three times a week.

• Against.

  Measuring everything we do has an obsessive point if that control disconnects us from internal sensations.

  An

  app

  to count calories can be interesting for a while to correct bad habits, but it would not have to tell us how much and what to eat.

  In addition, the editors of ZEN have tried to carry out this exercise for a while and the process of counting all the food you eat every day is very tedious and difficult to maintain over time.

2. Strength training.

All the experts agree on the benefits of working with free weights.

Dumbbells,

or kettlebell, barbell with plates... "Focusing on proper lifting movement and technique, this activity improves or maintains muscular fitness by manipulating repetitions, sets, tempo, load, and exercise selection to achieve specific muscle fitness goals," slides ACSM.

• In favor.

  When you gain strength you don't just build muscle.

  Bones are also strengthened (preventing diseases such as osteoporosis, especially in women).

  It is one of the physical activities that is transferred the most to day to day.

  For example, when you bend down to pick up something from the floor, you place the suitcase in the overhead compartment on an airplane, you hold your small child in your arms...

• Drawbacks.

  If you do not work with the proper technique and weight, advised by a professional, some exercises can be dangerous or even lead to injury.

3.

.

Functional exercises are the most economical, since they hardly require equipment and a minimum space is needed.

circuits

in a few minutes, squats, push-ups,

...

• In favor.

  With willpower and perseverance, they allow you to maintain a very effective training where results are seen in a short time and without the need to invest in material.

• Drawbacks

  _

  For inexperienced people, it can be monotonous and, again, require a personal trainer, since a poorly done plank or push-up leaves sequelae beyond the day of training.

4.

.

People live longer, work more, and want to stay healthy and physically active throughout their lives.

It's a widespread trend among

.

The ACSM highlights its greater economy to fill gyms and capitalize on this growing market.

Adapting to older generations is a priority that is gaining ground in commercial clubs.

• in

  favor

  The gym, CrossFit box or boutique center is no longer that place that was embarrassing to approach.

  Everyone, whatever their age and condition, can find the right activity and session that motivates them and generates adherence.

  Away with ageism.

• Drawbacks

  _

  The most specialized or competition-focused places are not going to find this niche interesting.

  In low-cost

  or low-cost gyms

  , where the volume of the public and turnover prevail, they can be left unattended as a

  target

  that requires more demands or with previous pathologies that need adaptations.

5.

.

Improves balance, coordination, strength and endurance.

It is one of the most complete activities that rows for our general well-being.

For example, a circuit in a collective class by stations.

It is characterized by having an eminently practical utility.

What if the bus comes and you have to race?

• in

  favor

  The evolution is rapid and that usually generates adherence, making it become a habit.

  In the day to day, the person is more agile.

• Drawbacks

  _

  These workouts are usually devised by a professional who carries out a detailed and previous study of the functioning of the specific person's body, their physical conditions and objectives, which is why it requires adaptation.

6.

.

Sports meetings with friends, such as cycling, running clubs, group walks, Nordic walking, yoga in the park... "Activities can be short events or planned multi-day excursions along with

challenges , such as planks rowing, kayaking, mountain biking and country walks", details the ACSM.

• in

  favor

  After being locked up in confinement and given the impossibility of socializing face to face, this sport in contact with nature has become essential.

  It allows to create similar communities.

• Drawbacks

  _

  The inclement weather.

  If it rains it can ruin the day.

7.

(HIIT).

These exercise programs typically involve repeated bouts executed at a high intensity (>80% of maximum heart rate), combined with rest periods.

"It can be applied to a wide variety of exercise activities," admits the ACSM.

An example would be a CrossFit

for time.

• in

  favor

  In a fast-paced world where it is difficult for us to take that time to exercise, 20 minutes can leave you exhausted, releasing endorphins, with optimal results and improvements in our physical condition.

• against

  .

  It is not for everybody.

  And if in the

  sprints

  we don't give it our all or rest too much, it loses effectiveness.

8.

.

It is a combination of training and diet, since both legs of fitness are linked.

We already know the saying that abs are made in the kitchen.

Combining physical activity and training with proper nutrition can have additional benefits.

• in

  favor

  It offers more knowledge to the user and a great customization if it is advised by a good professional.

  In addition, it is useless to be full in the gym if we later eat badly and vice versa.

  You can be thin without being healthy due to a good metabolism, for example.

• against

  .

  If the focus is solely on losing weight, training and dieting can feel like a sacrifice rather than a lifestyle.

  It can also lead to excessive restriction that does not allow us to skip the session or indulge ourselves.

  And from there to abandonment there is a step.

9.

.

It is well known that some of the biggest sports

do not have basic qualifications to practice, such as INEF or Tafad.

That has not prevented them from building an empire because they have managed to get many people who did not move to start playing sports thanks to their visibility and charisma.

However, when it comes to health, you have to put yourself in good hands.

For this reason, the ACSM emphasizes the importance of hiring certified fitness professionals "who have completed educational programs and fully accredited health certifications."

• in

  favor

  Avoid intrusiveness in the sector and value vital knowledge in anatomy, nutrition, injuries and a long list of factors.

  Not everyone can prescribe a workout.

• against

  .

  Training is not everything.

  A trainer needs continuous involvement, to continue taking courses to constantly retrain, to put people first, to have a good spirit and energy when giving a session...

10. Personal training

.

In line with the previous trend, people want to meet their goals and need to be motivated.

The personal training includes a calendar, the evaluation of the physical state and the programming of exercises with a trainer who is very similar to us, knowledgeable about our whole lifestyle and who adapts to it.

• in

  favor

  These experts provide very good instructions on exercise technique, monitor progress and improvements with each meeting with the client, and offer a wide range of hours and spaces.

  They can even drive home or have a Zoom session to assess needs.

• against

  .

  It is usually a high-priced service and not everyone can afford it.

  Now, each person has priorities and, if health, taking care of yourself and being in shape are among them, you may prefer a monthly personal trainer to the latest iPhone, going to the movies or restaurants.

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Except for

, in the first place, the rest of the inclinations are linked to functional training.

Whether outdoors, in a gym, for the elderly or even for weight loss.

With a strong focus on professionalization in positions nine and 10.

"My conclusion is that

of who is treating them, regardless of where they are and in what way, whether face-to-face or virtual," says Francisco Ruiz, Master in Direction and Management of Sports Organizations and Bachelor of Science in Physical Activity and Sport from the Polytechnic University.

He is also the creator of the Boxes Prep. Training Program, specialized in

improvement and professional development, and CEO of Courage highlights the importance of connecting between people.

"We are very touched after the pandemic and we need that close

. The gym is a place to feel safe, accompanied and enjoying the best time of the day," he adds.

Technology is applied to health, not so much to a workout at home.

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