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FIVE FITNESS

TRENDS OF 2021

BRIGHT FUTURE
What do you tell yourself when
you wake up late for your gym
class during lockdown?
Self, I so late.

Words: Tayla Pogan,
PhyxMe Physiotherapist 2. Virtual fitness 4. Targeted group training
How good does it sound to have your As the world reboots, most people
This year has made a lot of us change our personal trainer yell at you in your are expected to get back into gyms.
fitness methods. Whether you missed lounge room? Great right! Fitness apps However, exercise is also important
your favourite gym class or ran outdoors allow just that and they have become for our at-risk population. We predict
instead of on your treadmill, we have incredibly popular. We expect their a focus on group training sessions
all made sacrifices that have borne new popularity to continue. targeted at this population in 2021.
means of fitness. Here are five set to stay Physio tip It is easy to do too much too Physio tip ‘move it or lose it’ - if you
in 2021. quickly when fitness is so accessible. don’t maintain and progressively load
Listen to your body and take rest days to your body, you won’t improve.
1. Minimal equipment workouts let your muscles recover.
If you’re considering building a home 5. Smart clothing
gym, do it. Equipment can range from 3. Mind focused training Technology is great for tracking fitness
tyres to milk cartons, so you don’t have The trend towards training your mind and while smart watches and phones
to break the bank to build your biceps. isn’t new, but this year its intensified. are common, a new era is emerging -
A park bench or couch is all you need Practices such as yoga, pilates, body smart clothing! Tech infused garments
for a great workout. balance and mindfulness can help such as t-shirts, bras and socks are
Physio tip To increase difficulty try manage stress. going to be huge.
increasing reps or sets, adding a hold Physio tip If don’t know where to start, Physio tip When setting fitness goals,
to each rep or add pulses to target there are many apps to help. Try Smiley ensure they are reasonable, achievable
different muscle fibers. Minds, DownDog and Breathe. and trackable.

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