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The “how” matters: coaches, community, and flexible access
Several trends are about how people train, not just what they do:
• Group 昀椀tness classes are still popular because they bring community and motivation.
• Specialised 昀椀tness studios continue to grow, with more curated, modality
focused experiences.
• Personal training remains strong, including face to face, online, and hybrid options.
• Flexible membership options are rising, with pay per use and mix and match access
across studios.
• Employing registered exercise professionals is emphasised, highlighting quali昀椀cations,
continuing education, 昀椀rst aid and CPR currency, and professional standards.
The theme here is friction free 昀椀tness. People want options that 昀椀t real life.
“Exercise is Medicine” and more
inclusive training options
Two other trends show 昀椀tness
moving closer to health care and
accessibility:
• Exercise is Medicine promotes
physical activity as a vital
sign, and encourages referral
into evidence based exercise
programs and quali昀椀ed
professionals.
• Low impact joint friendly
options are growing, including
aquatic exercise, tai chi, chair
based 昀椀tness and gentle yoga.
• Exercise in physical
rehabilitation and adaptive
training highlights modi昀椀ed
programs and inclusive
approaches for people with
disability and recovery needs.
This is a big win.
Fitness is becoming
more welcoming,
more realistic, and
more useful.
