New Yorkers have a conflicted relationship with many things, and that includes wellness and fitness trends. While some are tempted by a delicious New York slice or hearty bagel and lox, others actively follow the city’s latest fitness and wellness fads and innovations. Thankfully, living in the Big Apple provides plenty of choices for those enthusiastic to focus on their health and well-being. We know how good it feels to maintain or improve your health while ensuring that you’re keeping your finger on the pulse of the latest trends, and New Yorkers are at the epicenter of cutting-edge developments in any given industry. If you’re a New York resident, check out these top fitness trends taking the city by storm in 2020:
Barre bonanza
The popularity of barre continues to grow and for good reason. Barre helps strengthen and tone muscles without increasing bulk in addition to correcting problems associated with poor posture. Moreover, regular barre workouts can build bone density to fight conditions like osteoporosis. As a result, major gyms and neighborhood studios are jumping on the barre bandwagon by adding classes to their schedules.
Short and intense workouts
Truncated fitness classes and workouts are in high demand in New York. This is one of those wellness and fitness trends that seem to be designed specifically for New York residents with an on-the-go lifestyle. The way we work and live continues to rapidly evolve, and people are looking to squeeze in workouts that are less than an hour long. Many New Yorkers can easily find space in their tight schedules to fit in these intense bursts of exercise a few times a week. They want to achieve maximum results in the least amount of time, and these workouts can do the trick for the wellness and fitness trends.
Prenatal wellness
Expecting New York mamas can find impressively upgraded wellness options in 2020 too. Prenatal spa menus are expanding at New York City spas, thanks in part to a greater demand and therapist expertise. Soon-to-be-mothers now have greater flexibility to choose from a wide selection of prenatal classes, including gentle to intense Vinyasa flow. To top it off, there's more designer maternity apparel to break a sweat in.
Fusion yoga
Intense Vinyasa is sitting as the city’s most popular style of yoga. For some New York City yogis, it’s becoming a platform for integrating practices like Capoeira (a Brazilian martial art) and breakdancing as well. Carlos Rodriguez, the mind behind Caponyasa, and Anya Porter, creator of Breakti, are just a few examples of this innovative hybrid of yoga.
Vegan and gluten-free
More New Yorkers are switching to gluten-free and vegan diets every day due to various reasons including food allergies, animal rights, and/or a desire for healthier eating habits. We’re seeing a trend in grocery stores as vegan and gluten-free offerings are becoming more accessible and diverse. These food products are evolving from a lonely shelf in the corner to an active aisle. Going into 2020 and beyond, we predict a massive uptick of gourmet offerings catering to health-conscious New Yorkers.
Fitness getaways
If there’s one trend that has dominated the health and fitness niche in the past couple of years, it’s the fitness getaway. This special flavor of vacation has blown up in popularity. Many New Yorkers find they don’t have the focus to commit to a structured weekly exercise regime, so it’s no coincidence why they are now shipping themselves off to a fitness boot camp in some of the most stunning destinations around the world. In 2020, we should expect to see more people signing up for an unforgettable fitness vacation experience.
Make a splash
Swimming has long been considered the best kind of aerobic, low-impact and full-body workout. For New Yorkers, swimming has undergone a renaissance in recent years. This is partly due to the high concentration of pools to choose from in the greater New York metro area. If you want to prevent long-term joint damage caused by running and you’re not a fan of lifting weights, why not head to your local YMCA for a few laps in the pool?Think we’ve left out a key New York City wellness trend? Tell us in the comments section below! OneFitStop is the premium studio management software. Try us out for free today!