Fitness Trends of 2013
Over the years, I’ve realized an important lesson when it comes to staying fit and healthy. And it’s pretty simple – you have to keep learning.
The truth is, the fitness industry is constantly developing, and it’s heavily influenced by advances in nutrition and health sciences. It’s important to stay up to speed with all this new information, and to be aware of the biggest fitness trends.
But there’s a lot to wade through, and some trends are nothing more than fads. So today, I’m reviewing the top 5 fitness trends of this year. If you’re looking for a new strategy to implement in your own health and fitness routine because you are noticing a lack of results, give one of these a try today and I bet that you will notice those pounds come dropping off again and better muscle definition.
5 Health & Fitness Trends of 2013
1. CrossFit
This year, I’ve seen an explosion in the number of people trying CrossFit. It’s become the standard approach for boot camp workout programs, and it’s been offering some killer results in terms of both lean muscle growth and weight loss. If you don’t know much about it, CrossFit is a fitness strategy that really focuses on full body exercises that are performed under time constraints (often with a stop watch) to really push you beyond your everyday limits.
But classes aren’t the only way to try CrossFit. All you need is a few basic tools, and you can totally take advantage of my CrossFit Workout at Home.
2. Vegan Sport Nutrition
As vegan and vegetarian lifestyles become more popular, there’s been a growing pressure on the fitness industry to offer vegan options that also meet the demands of an active lifestyle. Vega has definitely been leading the industry in this regard. And whether you’re a vegan or a meat-eater, their products offer healthy, whole food alternatives to the typical brand names on the market.
If you want to give it a try, I recommend starting with either Vega Sport Performance Protein or these Vega Sport Chocolate Coconut Protein Bars.
3. Kettlebells
Similar to CrossFit in their total body approach, kettlebells are amazing fitness tools that continue to attract the most serious of enthusiasts. They’re especially popular for their flexibility and versatility, and they offer a well-needed break from the same old dumbbells. Use them in the gym, or invest in a set for your home workouts. Either way, they can help you take your fitness goals to the next level.
Check out my Ultimate Kettlebell Workout here and get fit!
4. Raspberry Ketones
Of all the supplements to hit the market in 2013, raspberry ketones have probably been the biggest. Natural compounds derived from raspberries and responsible for giving the fruit its characteristic scent, raspberry ketones have been shown in studies to boost your metabolism and improve your body’s ability to burn fat and calories. I’ve heard of some great success stories with raspberry ketones!
For more information on this new fat loss supplement, read my article on the Raspberry Ketone Diet here.
5. The Bosu Ball
It’s been around for years, but the bosu ball continues to grow in popularity among personal trainers and gym goers alike. Its continuing success is primarily due to the innovative exercises and workouts that keep being developed using this simple but original fitness device. It’s another great way to mix up your workouts, especially for targeting your abs, core, and lower body.
Take a look at my killer Bosu Ball Exercises here.
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Thank you for visiting! Weight Loss and Training is a health blog which features all the best weight loss tips that I have learned over my 20 years of training. My background includes a degree in Kinesiology from the world renown Simon Fraser University, certification in nutritional sciences from UBC, and Personal Trainer Specialist certification from Can Fit Pro.