Flourish Health & Wellbeing Magazine May 25 - Flipbook - Page 25
Why is 昀椀tness so
big among younger
generations?
Mental health bene昀椀ts –
Exercise is widely recognised as
a powerful tool for managing
stress, anxiety, and depression.
More people now work out to
feel good, not just to look good.
Func琀椀onal 昀椀tness – Workouts that
mimic everyday movements (like
squats, lunges, and bodyweight
exercises) are growing in
popularity, making 昀椀tness more
prac琀椀cal and sustainable.
Social 昀椀tness – Gym sessions,
running clubs, group workouts,
and outdoor ac琀椀vi琀椀es are
replacing tradi琀椀onal ‘big nights
out’ for many young Australians.
Technology & gami昀椀ca琀椀on –
From 昀椀tness apps to wearable
trackers, the digital world has
made exercise more interac琀椀ve,
engaging, and community-driven.
Australia’s 昀椀tness trends re昀氀ect
this shi昀琀. In 2024, the country’s
top 昀椀tness trend was Exercise for
Mental Health, highligh琀椀ng just
how much people now value the
mind-body connec琀椀on.
Globally, we’re seeing a
similar pa琀琀ern. Social 昀椀tness
is booming, with more people
choosing ac琀椀ve experiences
over alcohol-fuelled nights.
Whether it’s hiking, yoga
retreats, or ‘sweatworking’
(networking through 昀椀tness),
staying ac琀椀ve is now a core part
of modern socialising.
