If you're trying to lose weight or transform your life into a healthier one, you might have thought about using a wearable device that tracks your running mileage, calories burned, and your average heart rate.
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has announced its annual fitness trend forecast, and, for the first time, exercise pros say wearable technology will be the top trend in fitness. The results were released in the article "Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2016: 10th Anniversary Edition" published in the November/December issue of ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal®.
What can you expect for the months to come as trends in fitness?
Listen in as Walt Thompson, PhD, shares the top fitness trends for 2016.
Top Fitness Trends in 2016
What will be the most popular fitness trend of 2016?
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 2
- Audio File: train_your_body/1546tb2b.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Walt Thompson, PhD
- Guest Website: American College of Sports Medicine
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Guest Bio:
Walter R. Thompson, Ph.D., FACSM, is a regents professor of exercise science in the Department of Kinesiology and Health (College of Education) at Georgia State University and in the Division of Nutrition (Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions) where he also serves as the executive director of the After-School All-Stars Atlanta. He has served on the ACSM Board of Trustees and was twice elected a member of its Administrative Council.
- Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: Yes
- Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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