2022 is a new year, and as we adjust to the new reality of a post-pandemic world we're seeing some hot new trends that'll change the way you look at fitness in 2022.
In the past, either you worked out at home or had a gym membership, but gyms and fitness enthusiasts are taking advantage of streaming technology to accomplish both under the same membership. Live streamed workouts to smartphones and computers allow athletes access to personal trainers from their home on days they just can't make it to the gym.
Personal trainers have learned to be more flexible, and with many gyms fully open in 2022, you'll see more memberships that give you access to the gym as well as at-home workouts led by a trainer in real time.
Sometimes life gets too busy to put in an hour at the gym or go for a long run, so people are looking to get more done in a short amount of time.
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is becoming increasingly popular because it can raise the heart rate quickly, burn calories from the start and build muscle in minutes. There are also many different types of HIIT routines from sprints to shadow boxing to exercises involving basic weights, so you can get a great workout every day without the boredom of the same old routine.
All athletes know they need fluids to perform and have a successful workout, but targeted hydration plans are helping fitness buffs get more out of their workout and help with recovery.
Hydration plans involve complete hydration throughout the day, not just before or after a workout. If your body is used to being fully hydrated, it'll use and retain fluids more efficiently.
Supplemental hydration beverages, such as TapouT sports drinks are becoming more common as athletes look for more out of the fluids they consume. Unlike water and other major sports drink brands, TapouT beverages supplies your body with the tools it needs to create natural energy without a post workout crash, vitamins to keep your mind and body sharp and a formula of electrolytes that helps your muscles perform and recover better than plain water.
Access to health and fitness data can help you get the most out of every training sessions, and smartwatches and other wearable technology can help provide all the information to plan and evaluate your success. With even the most basic fitness wearable, you'll have access to heart rate, move time and in some cases calories burned during a typical workout.
Knowing how close you are to your goals can keep you motivated, allow you to adjust workout intensity and plan your exercise schedule.
After being cooped up during the pandemic by working from home or exercising indoors, 2022 will be the year everybody will plan to get more exercise in the fresh air. From hiking, cycling, running or outdoor team sports, the great outdoors offers a number of opportunities to get in shape and achieve fitness goals.
Outdoor exercise gives you the chance to get vitamin D, a vitamin that is essential to overall health, so plan on getting more sunshine this year. If you're planning on extended outdoor exercise, don't forget to pack a TapouT Citrus or Orange to rehydrate and refill electrolytes lost in sweat.
There's no ideal solution for everyone, and fitness equipment manufacturers are getting the point. In 2022, you'll find more options to customize your workout experience than ever before.
Some brands of athletic training shoes allow you to customize every part from insert to the tongue to perfectly fit your feet. Diet plans are being coordinated according to daily health metrics and blood samples, and nutritionists are creating supplement plans for all sorts of athletes. From the clothes you wear to the ins and outs of your daily routine, 2022 will bring customizable lifestyle plans to the forefront.
In the past, mental health and physical health have been dealt with separately. Doctors are making more and more discoveries that suggest that the two are very closely linked.
Professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike are incorporating workout plans that help deal with mental health and physical gains. Relaxation techniques such as meditation and tai chi are being incorporated into the warm up and cool down process, and dedicated yoga classes are becoming more popular as the link between calming exercise and stress relief is becoming widely accepted.
What you use to fuel your body can either improve or derail your workout gains. Fitness instructors and personal trainers are now incorporating natural diet plans tailored to their clients' goals.
The source of our food is very important, so look for organic fruits and vegetables, naturally raised meats and eggs and GMO free supplemental products to be big in 2022. Also be on the lookout for all-natural sports performance beverages like TapouT. All three flavors of TapouT are crafted without any artificial flavors or ingredients for great taste and the perfect natural hydration boost.
After two years of at-home training and solo workouts, group fitness classes may be the most anticipated trend in 2022. Having a support group to help you reach your goals will make exercise more enjoyable for everyone involved and help relieve the stress and anxiety of long work days from home. Fitness groups ranging from casual meetups to intense training led by a personal trainer are sure to become more common this year.
Finally, it will be more than athletes taking up new fitness routines this year as the average person is learning more about the connection to health and fitness. Even casual workouts several times a week can help promote weight loss and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. If you're just starting your fitness journey, check with your doctor to see what types of exercises can help you maintain healthy habits, even if you aren't training for intense competition.
TapouT sports beverages are formulated for superior hydration over water and other mainstream sports drinks. Each TapouT contains five minerals, all five electrolytes and nine vitamins for optimal performance and recovery.