As January approaches, you may already be focused on setting health goals for the coming year. You might have a FitBit on your Christmas list. Or maybe you decide to join a monthly group workout class with a friend.
But before you decide exactly what fitness trends to invest in in 2025, take a peek at the most popular workouts of 2024 compiled by Strava, ClassPass, and more.
From fitness-it-girl Pilates to music-themed classes for fun, 2024’s trends give you a glimpse of 2025’s priorities.
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Pilates is the most booked workout for the second year in a row
As part of the annual training trend reportClassPass shared that Pilates was the most booked workout on an international scale in 2024, taking the top spot for the second year in a row. Pilates has seen an 84% increase in bookings on the platform compared to last year, so Pilates’ popularity isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
pilates, began in the early 1900s It has gained new popularity in the 21st century as a way for dancers to recover from injuries. Mat Pilates remains a tried-and-true format, but variations like wall Pilates and reformer are adding variety to the mix.
ClassPass said in its report that the main reasons Pilates was the top workout of 2024 were its “strong social media presence” and “passionate following.” TikTok’s metrics also support this claim: A representative for the platform told TODAY.com that by 2023: And in 2024, the number of posts with the hashtag #pilates increased by 105%.
Heather Andersen, founder of New York Pilates and who has been teaching Pilates for 18 years, told TODAY that she noticed that Pilates “came into the spotlight” after the COVID-19 pandemic hit. told com.
“It’s really weird to go from being a niche thing that I was into, and no one knew what it was, to suddenly being in a world where the niche thing I was into is now popular. It’s an experience that everyone is obsessed with,” explains Andersen.
Andersen said she has noticed an increase in the number of students attending Pilates studios in New York in recent years, and Pilates studios in general are open.
Strength training is ready to take center stage
Popular workout tracking app Strava reported that weight training is the fastest growing sport among women in 2024. American College of Sports Medicine Ranking Traditional strength training ranks fifth in the top 10 global fitness trends for 2025.
Strength training is not only important for building and maintaining muscle mass throughout your life, but it can also help prevent future injuries and illnesses and improve your self-esteem.
Ashley Millers, co-founder of Ove Fitness, said her company has seen a dramatic increase in interest in strength training this year, especially among older women. Research shows that strength training is especially beneficial during perimenopause and menopause. Obé Fitness, which offers strength training on a digital platform, saw its number of subscribers increase tenfold in 2024 compared to 2023.
Classpass also reported that strength training has become a popular complement to Pilates, cycling, running and boxing, emerging as a “necessary component of a balanced fitness routine.”
Its influence on social media also speaks volumes. TikTok representatives report that the hashtag #strengthtraining has increased by 38% from 2023 to 2024, with a total of over 1.3 million posts to date.
Community-centered activities are on the rise
Both Strava and ClassPass reports highlight the growing popularity of group activities and community-focused sports.
ClassPass said volleyball bookings have jumped 256% since 2023, and soccer has also increased 158%. But the biggest, and perhaps most surprising, increase was in ice skating, where bookings increased by a whopping 698%.
“This triple-digit increase in volleyball, soccer, and ice skating is driven by a wave of Olympic excitement, including expectations for the 2024 Summer Olympics and 2026 Winter Olympics, as well as the increased visibility of these sports on social media. may be facilitated by,” the report states.
Strava’s trends report revealed a 59% increase in the number of running clubs on the app. However, considering that 2024 was a year of growth for people, this may not be all that surprising. ran to find love.
Of course, there are many reasons why people seek out group sports. According to Strava, 48% of participants said socializing was the main reason they joined a group. 34% reported participating in group activities to hold themselves accountable, and 43% reported focusing on improving performance.
Music-themed classes will continue into the new academic year.
According to a ClassPass trends report, music-themed classes will dominate in 2024. The Taylor Swift-themed fitness class alone secured 15,792 user reservations on ClassPass.
These beats come as singers like Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo continue to tour internationally into the new year, and Kendrick Lamar, Coldplay, and Dua Lipa have tours planned for 2025. The class that drops will shine in the new year.
More and more people are prioritizing overall health over exercise intensity
“In 2024, people moved from bigger, better, faster and always working out to more moderate fitness habits that can be maintained over time,” the Strava report explains. We also found that many users were more interested in prioritizing rest, stretching, mobility, and mental health over long, intense workouts.
According to Strava, 57% of participants voted that their preferred workout time was between 45 and 60 minutes. In comparison, only 16% of participants wanted to work out for more than an hour a day. The app also looked at the popularity of workouts that are 20 minutes or less. Stepper was the most popular, followed by elliptical, yoga, and walking.
Looking ahead to 2025, nearly 20% of Strava participants said they want stretching and mobility to be a top health and fitness goal. On TikTok, usage of the hashtag #Mobility has increased by 35% over the past year.
Millers agrees that stretching and recovery classes have become much more popular on Ove Fitness’ digital platform.
“Exercise is increasingly seen as a means to increase mindfulness and abundance, rather than always needing to be pushed to the extreme with intense cardio and training,” she explains.
According to Strava, 65% of Gen Z users say health and fitness will be a top priority in 2025.
The American College of Sports Medicine also emphasized the importance of working out for mental health. trend reportranked as one of the top 10 trends seen in 2025.
“This trend focuses on exercise programs aimed at improving aspects of mental health, such as reducing feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression,” the report says.
Data is common to measure progress and stay on track
The American College of Sports Medicine reports that wearable technology, including fitness trackers, smartwatches, heart rate monitors, and GPS trackers, will be the No. 1 fitness trend heading into 2025, but the organization said in 2016 We’ve ranked wearable technology in the top spot almost every year since . .
“These devices can provide information such as physical activity, health markers, sedentary behavior, sleep, and even stress,” the trends report states. “Wearable activity trackers can support healthy lifestyle behavior changes through goal setting, personalized coaching, or connectivity with apps that provide actionable insights.”
Another technology-related trend on ACSM’s list is data-driven training and technology, the type of training that “helps clients understand their physiological responses to exercise stimuli in real time.”
In its report, ClassPass notes that body scan appointments in 2024 increased 159% year-over-year, reflecting the push toward using health technology to guide “holistic health and wellness practices.” showing a surge in interest.
