Top 5 fitness trends to watch in 2023
It is a brand new year, and a perfect time to shake up your workout routine. Fitness enthusiasts and beginners alike can try out some of the up and coming fitness trends for a healthier 2023.
1. Wearable technology
It has become a buzzword in the fitness community, but what is wearable technology? It refers to devices such as fitness trackers, smart watches, and heart rate monitors. Wearable technology was named 2022’s top fitness trend in a survey of 4,500 health and fitness professionals conducted by the American College of Sports Medicine.
From monitoring your heart rate and tracking your sleep, to even sending reminders to drink water or walk, wearable tech has a plethora of features designed to encourage and motivate us to stay fit and healthy in our daily lives. Many also allow users to set and track fitness goals, whether they are short- or long-term.
Smart rings may well be the new smart watch in 2023, with more brands muscling into the growing market. There are the established brands like Finnish start-up Oura, which has launched the Gucci x Oura ring with the Italian fashion house and new ones like Evie, the ring designed for women.
Not all wearable tech will burn a hole in your pocket and Singaporeans can even get a free fitness tracker through the Healthy 365 application, after signing up for the National Steps Challenge. Read More…