As we bid adieu to 2024, you may already be plotting out your fitness goals for the upcoming year.

Whether you’re looking to try out a new activity or are lacing up your sneakers for the first time in a while, there are plenty of trendy ways to get your blood pumping. Here are five fitness trends we’ll be seeing everywhere this year.

Community-centric sports

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If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s the importance of socializing and making time for play, no matter your age. In 2024, the fitness company ClassPass reported skyrocketing enrolments in volleyball, soccer, and ice skating classes. This could be the year to lean into a childhood favourite or try out a new team sport!

Pilates continues its reign

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Pilates was undoubtedly king of the fitness classes in 2024 and it doesn’t look like this will be changing any time soon. With more people looking for challenging yet low-impact workouts, pilates strikes the right chord. Book a mat pilates class to work up a sneaky sweat, or challenge yourself with a reformer.

Themed-classes

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From Taylor Swift to Beyoncé, ClassPass predicts that music-themed classes will be everywhere this year. We often see these fan-tailored themes pop up in spinning or other high-intensity classes, but you can also incorporate it into your personal workout with a curated playlist.

Mobile fitness apps 

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Though more people are heading back to the gym this year, mobile fitness apps like Strava and Peloton are continuing to grow in popularity. These apps provide a convenient way to track fitness goals, connect with like-minded athletes, and take online classes. Many in-person gyms, such as Planet Fitness, are even launching their own apps to provide digital training to clients.

Wearable technology

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Whether your goal is to close your rings or simply monitor your heart activity, it’s going to be the year of wearable fitness tech. The American College of Sports Medicine predicts that this will be the top fitness trend of the year, with more reaching for Apple Watches, FitBits, Oura Rings, and more to track their health. 

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