Episode 149: Industry Tea with the fitDEGREE Team

What We Cover In This Episode:  How wearable technology has become the top trend of 2023 [1:44] Why strength training with free weights is our favorite trend this year [4:02] The way that Nick is incorporating bodyweight training into his programming, and the impact the pandemic had on this type of workout [6:28]  Our thoughts on fitness programs for seniors [8:14]   What to understand about functional fitness as a trend this year [10:01]  A trend that surprised us by being so high on the list for 2023 [10:26] What HIIT is all about [12:24] How weight loss still is a priority for many, despite a shift in focus to overall wellness [13:39] The evolution of employing certified fitness professionals in the gym [15:08]  What's happening with personal training right now [18:02] Quotes:  "Everyone probably thinks they can lose 10 pounds of fat, like that's what they need to do and that's what they should do. I'm the opposite; everyone can do good by gaining 10 pounds of muscle." [Nick, 4:20] "I started programming pull-ups and push-ups back into my program again, because I was hurting myself. I turned 30, I kept lifting all these weights, and what's the point if I can't do 10 pull-ups and 30 push-ups at any given moment?" [Nick, 7:30]  "Yes, we are elder-proof at this point, and I think it's a huge market that's also underserved." [Nick, 9:04] "Personal training is important and a lot of people still utilize it, but I feel like it's getting lesser and lesser as we have more and more boutique [studios] in the space." [Megan, 18:30]  LINKS:   Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2023 (ASCM's Health & Fitness Journal)  Issue No. 219: Rebundling the Gym (Fitt Insider) fitDEGREE's Business Portal https://calendly.com/fitdegree/support  [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/fitdegree/ ​​https://www.instagram.com/fitspot_guru/  https://www.instagram.com/whycoachingandconsulting/  https://www.fitdegree.com/blog  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJ5rK6zWPXjbxtUQx3ys9Q