5 New Fitness Trends You Need to Try

Sober dance parties
Like to dance? Well, you’re in luck. This year will see the rise (and rise) of the sober dance party. Ranging from small classes of ‘Rave Yoga’ to massive festivals where the emphasis is getting down and jiggy. Not a rum and coke in sight.

Audio-guided running
Forget running groups, this year all eyes are on audio-guided running apps. Want a personalised coach in your ear? These apps will get you to your next running goal easily. Nike has just put out one, and smart watches are compatible with most on the market.  

Recovery
Building on last year’s emphasis on recovery, this year we’ll see more recovery-based stretching classes, yoga and meditation classes, and we’ll download breathing and mindfulness apps. We’ll sweat ourselves in infrared saunas, relax in float tanks and freeze in cryotherapy studios.

Virtual workouts
Take your workout to the next level with virtual workouts at home and at your gym. Can’t make it to the Alps for your next cycle? Join a video-based spin class that projects a cycling route in Italy as you workout, or stream a workout at home on your TV or ipad. Too easy.   

Sleeping
Yes! Sleeping is now being recognised as being the wonderdrug that it is. And we could all do with a little more of it. Expect sleep retreats, sleep-inducing workouts, sleep seminars and a whole lot more talk about sleeping better and longer.