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ACSM releases top 10 fitness trends for 2014

By Chris Dodd    21 Feb 2014
For the first time in the survey's history, body weight training appeared in the results / Shutterstock.com/wavebreakmedia

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released results of a survey predicting the worldwide top 10 fitness trends for 2014.

Leading the way is increasingly popular high intensity interval training (HIIT), which involves short bursts of activity followed by a short period of rest or recovery, usually conducted over a 30-minute period.

For the first time in the survey's history, body weight training has appeared in the results, coming in at number two in the list. The trend allows for the use of minimal equipment making it more affordable for fitness enthusiasts.

Another intriguing entry into the trends list was the application of age-appropriate methods. Entering into the results at number seven, the trend conveys the extra effort that fitness professionals are taking to create age-appropriate fitness programs to keep older adults healthy and active.

The list’s eighth entry is also closely related to age, with the idea of functional fitness looking to improve people’s balance while seeking to ease daily living.

A full list of the top 10 trends from the ACSM survey is available to view below:

1. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

2. Body Weight Training3. Educated and Experienced Fitness Professionals

4. Strength Training5. Exercise and Weight Loss

6. Personal Training7. Fitness Programs for Older Adults

8. Functional Fitness9. Group Personal Training

10. Yoga

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