Commiting to a fitness regime is hard work. A lot of the time it comes down to convenience, availability and variety. Your health kick has to be easy to slip into your routine – otherwise it’ll be hard to keep it going.  

So take a moment to think about your lifestyle. Are you are morning person or are you full of energy in the evening? Do you need to fit exercise in around your family commitments? What if your routine differs from week to week?

If your routine is consistent, it’s easy to slip in a regular session with a gym or personal trainer. But if you find work, family and other responsibilities taking up much of your time, you’ll need to fit in exercise wherever you can.

Luckily there are a few key trends shaping up in 2016 that will help put your fitness routine into your own  hands.

Top 5 fitness trends for 2016

Wearable tech

Wearable tech

From smart watches to fitness trackers, health and fitness apps to heart rate monitors, you can now take control of your performance – literally.

Use your own body weight to build muscle.

Body weight training

Body weight training is back to basics exercise, using your own body to weight train. You don’t need equipment, so the costs are minimum. It’s not just pull-ups and push ups though. The varieties are endless so you won’t get bored, plus, you can do it anywhere. Perfect for squeezing into your downtime, and no need to book a regular class.

High intensity interval training to fast track your fitness

High intensity interval training

High-intensity interval training is a great way to fast track your fitness. Involving short bursts of high-intensity exercise, followed by recovery, it takes about 30 minutes for a workout. Great for squeezing into a lunchbreak.

Strength training is great for all body types

Strength training

Strength training, or weight training is popular for lots of different types of people. From young people building up their muscles to older people improving or maintaining strength, strength training is increasingly used as a rehabilitation exercise for patients.  

Personal trainers are increasingly popular for targeted fitness

Certified fitness professionals are everywhere. From personal trainers to bootcamp, it’s important to find a exercise coach that is fully accredited with Fitness Australia or Physical Fitness Australia.  It’s a great way to incorporate a fitness program into your lifestyle with a time and location that suits you.

Want to find a personal trainer to help you achieve your fitness goals? Or maybe you’d prefer to head to a health and fitness centre? Find the right partner to help you on your journey to a fit and strong 2016 –