Health club trends for 2012 revealed
The top 10 health club trends for this year have been revealed by the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA).
According to their industry research (mostly based on the American population), more people working out in clubs, specific training for different demographics (such as baby boomers) and youth programming made the top three trends.
Vicky Mahony, FitPro product development manager said: “As the obesity rate for young people continues to grow globally, it is crucial for us to focus on inspiring the younger generation to get active through fun activities, games and sport.
“Creating habits and routines for children early in life helps them develop skills and hobbies which will assist in carrying a healthy lifestyle into their adolescence and beyond. The key is educating the parents, teachers and coaches on how to instil healthy eating and fun activities into their daily lives from an early age.”
The list was compiled by IHRSA after examining the research and working with its global membership base of over 10,000 club and fitness businesses and monitoring customer fitness behaviours.
The top 10 trends were identified as:
1) More people working out in clubs
2) Specific programming and certifications for baby boomers
3) Youth programming
4) Social exercise
5) Small group personal training
6) Technology
7) Convenient fitness options
8) Corporate wellness benefits
9) Body weight exercise
10) Physician prescribed exercise
For more information about IHRSA visit www.ihrsa.org. To find out how to get children active and moving visit KidzMove.
