9 ways fitness gear will shape your workout in 2018




Apps classes

For many years gym users have been obsessed with personal date gadgets which have flooded the sports market. Thirdspace have ditched the traditional bikes and added virtual screens, which can show users data such as stats, times and progress. Apple's new high wrist gadget gymkit allows users to download the results of the workout from virtual screens to their own watches. Virgin Gym new's class 'race the pack' pits others cyclists against each other which the stats from other class attendees appear in virtual screen above the spinning class.

New Gym Membership 

MoveGB is perfect example of a new breed of gym chains which emerged a couple of years ago shows no signs of slowing down in 2018. Gone are the days of endless contracts, MoveGB offers users pay as you go membership, no contracts and plus you can join for as little as £1.45. These types of health clubs are some of the fastest growing in Britain today. With  300,000 gym users nationwide and over 5,000 activities going on week in week out.




Rise of the Prehab Programmes 

Everyone has heard of the post injury rehab following series accident, however a growing number of exercises have recently tapped into the benefits of prehab exercise. Now termed as an in word among est users, accordingly to Imokilly physiotherapy and sports injury doing the right exercises can improve the weaknesses and mobility issues. Justin Rodgers blog www.ten.co.uk explains the benefits of good prehab programme. 





Virtual Health Clubs

Virtual reality is on the rise at home and now in the gym, 2018 has so far been the years that will see this new techinology emerge on treadmills and gym classes. Holoduia machines are the new exercyle
workout with a virtual reality headsets. Why train on a Thailand beach or anywhere in the world for that matter! BlockBox VR a gym business formed two years ago and according to it's website is the world's first boutique gym offering users a whole new workout experience. 




Brolates anyone?

Professsional sportsman like Andy Murray and Tiger Woods have recently reported to be using Pilates to ease back pain. Ten health and fitness have the latest statics that show 80% of us in our lifetime with experience back pain. According to Lynne Robinson director of body control Pilates, she explains on her blog thepilateslab.co.uk states 10 years ago more women than men attended classes however the growing trend has seen more men doing Pilates and the trend is set to continue in 2018.





HIT and Yoga Combi classes

HIT training has been popular for gym users for many years now, the recently combing hit with yoga has suddenly surged with added benefits (especially for those who workout before the working day begins). Covent Garden gym, Another Space allows users to add a combination of back to back classes involving HIT/Yoga and Spin. Mojo Movement in London, Battersea is another club offering a mix of HIT and Yoga aimed at raising the heart rate and bringing it down gradually.




Pet-Sercise

Exercise doesn’t have to be a lonely experience according to the American College of Sports Medicine, people who exercise with dogs are already fitter and healthier. In fact the current trend is set to continue to increase in 2018  K9 trail time a blog which you visit Canicross – offers advice while your pulled by your own dog as they are attached on a lead. For those of you seeking a more chilled and relax how about Dogmahny? An exercise class with which you can bring your dog along and both do yoga. The Cat Cafe in the heart of Manchester offers cat yoga which explains how cats benefit while in different yoga positions. 


Toddler class are all the rage! 

Rabble is the whole new type of team workout, forget the circuit training, crunches and squats each workout exists of team games from British Bulldog to. Struggling of the ways to keep kids active and away from Playstations? Zapspace in East London is not just catering for children’s classes but adults can trampoline play dodge ball as well.  




The triathletes who are 50+

In recent years Triathlon has soared in popularity from people of all ages, according to the British Triathlon organisation 2018 is about to see a serge in the 50 plus women age group, for example take Dafne Belt who is well into her 70’s and is showing no signs of slowing down. Shock Absorber held in July every year in Berkshire, caters exclusively for the 50+ triathlete women.
Equinox Gym in London has seen a recent increase in memberships among the over 50’s since 2012 and the trend is set to continue. 


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