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These are the popular fitness trends predicted to skyrocket in 2025

What will boom, and what will fade in 2025? Let’s look at the data on the most popular and interesting fitness trends predicted to skyrocket in the new year
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Does stretching in between sets boost muscle growth? Researchers find out

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If staying motivated to work out is a challenge, you’re not alone — new survey

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Improve your golf swing with these effective kettlebell exercises

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How does exercise impact fat tissue and protect your heart? Researchers find out

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Here’s why rowing machines are timeless in the fitness world

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A cold plunge or a hot bath post-workout? Which is best? New research is here

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Introducing 2025’s ‘it’ fitness supplement: Leucine

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Here’s why the Superman is still one of the most popular core exercises

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How to lose face fat: 5 helpful tips for a slimmer, more chiseled face

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Top tips for plogging: Clean up your community while getting fit

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Martial arts and fitness guru Billy Blanks brings back this 90’s fitness trend

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How to use battle ropes for maximum results in your workout

Are you interested in adding battle ropes to your workout routine? Discover how to use them, their benefits, and more.
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If meeting your daily protein intake is a challenge, you’re not alone—new survey

Trying to meet the daily protein intake can be a headache, and a new survey shows you’re not alone if you feel that way. Here's the data and guidelines for protein.
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How to get rid of sore muscles overnight: Top tips to alleviate workout discomfort

Are you trying to reduce muscle soreness and discomfort quickly? Discover seven methods to take care of your body and feel better.
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Runners are using these stretches to train for marathons and boost flexibility

Runners have various ways of getting race-day ready; most incorporate a stretching routine and race-day stretches. Here are the top four stretches for marathon prep.
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Can yoga really help depression and support mental health? New research

Recently, researchers wanted to understand if yoga could ease depressive symptoms and support mental health.
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How to avoid loose skin after weight loss: 7 effective, must-know tips

Have you been successful with your weight loss journey but are now concerned about loose skin? Learn essential tips to minimize it.
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Fitness buffs are talking about VO2 max — what is it and why does it matter?

A higher VO2 max is associated with a higher fitness level and better health, athletic performance, and longevity.
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Is single-set training enough to build muscle and strength? Researchers find out

In a recent study, researchers wanted to find out if you can still build strength and muscle with single-set training.
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Here’s how many days it took this runner to complete 7 marathons on 7 continents

Completing one marathon shows an impressive degree of strength, dedication, and athletic prowess. One runner decided to run seven marathons on seven continents.
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How plogging started and why this fitness trend is taking over the world

Plogging is one of the latest fitness trends that's good for your health and the environment; but how did it start? Let's look at the history of plogging.
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How to do the pistol squat

How to do the pistol squat: Everything you need to know, including the benefits, modifications, and common mistakes
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Is foam rolling better than other pre-workout warm-ups? Researchers find out

Is foam rolling and stretching better than other types of pre-workout warm-ups? Recently, researchers conducted a study to find out.
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Can CrossFit help with pain and reduce the need for pain medication? New Study

Recently, researchers set out to explore if CrossFit could also reduce back pain and the need for pain medication.
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Does exercise sharpen your memory? How long do the benefits last? New research

Does working out the day before improve your memory the following day? Let’s look at the new research.
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How many pushups should I do in a day for optimal results?

The number of pushups you should do in a day depends on factors like your fitness level and goals; Here are the general guidelines and tips for proper form.
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Inside NBA athlete training: Strength coach shares insights on success and recovery

During this interview, Keke Lyles shared great insight into the proper training techniques and tools needed to achieve peak performance for athletes.
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If Hyrox isn’t your thing, try the shorter intense ‘acid bath’ sprint workout

Some people are swapping Hyrox for the CrossFit Acid Bath sprint workout; let’s look at what it is and the reasons to try this simple, short, and intense challenge.
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Make this full-body stretching routine part of your morning or evening regimen

There are plenty of reasons to start stretching regularly, including improving your range of motion, circulation, and athletic performance.
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Champion bodybuilder Arnie is back again with a killer push pull workout

Check out bodybuilding champion Arnie's latest push-pull workout. A push-pull workout is worth doing when you want to hit multiple muscle groups in one session.
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How to use the 30/30/30 method to get fit

Are you looking to switch up your mornings to be healthier and support your fitness goals? Discover how the 30/30/30 method works to see if it's right for you.
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When should you take creatine to optimize muscle growth? Here’s the science

Let’s look at the science on the benefits of creatine and the best time to take this supplement to optimize muscle growth.
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How to perfect oblique crunches for a stronger, more defined core

To get chiseled abs, you have to target your abdominal muscles at the front and your obliques on the sides of your core with moves like oblique crunches.
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Data shows hiking is increasingly popular — Follow these helpful hiking tips

Hiking is natural and beneficial, and it’s positive news that more people are interested in putting on the right hiking shoes and heading out into the great outdoors.
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Are marathons more or less popular these days? Let’s look at the data

Are marathons and ultra-marathons more or less popular these days? Let’s look at recent data and the history of the marathon.
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Does bench pressing sculpt your pecs more or your triceps? New study finds out

Recently, researchers wanted to know whether bench pressing increases chest hypertrophy more than the triceps.
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Quadrobics is a full-body workout surging in popularity — Here’s what to know

Quadrobics is one of the fastest-growing fitness trends, with a 174% surge in interest in Google searches compared to last year.
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New data shows an increase in men trying yoga and pilates. What are the benefits?

Recent Strava data reveals that the share of men uploading and practicing Pilates or yoga has significantly increased.
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Can doing bicep curls on one arm boost strength in the other? Study finds out

In a fascinating new study, researchers set out to explore whether only training one arm would affect muscle strength and size in the other.
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Burnout is out, balance is in — Strava data shows people prioritizing rest days

Strava data recently revealed that more people are prioritizing rest days and balance rather than burnout. Let’s look at the data.
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Can you burn body fat just by walking and wearing a weighted vest? New research

Recently, researchers wanted to understand whether walking in a weighted vest could burn body fat and reduce body weight. Let's take a look at the study results.
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Run clubs are the new nightclubs — Strava data shows huge rise in popularity

Run clubs are replacing nightclubs as social hotspots. Let's look at the data.
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Plogging is a new fitness trend that’s good for your health and the environment

When a fitness trend benefits your health, fitness, environment, and local communities, we at The Manual want to know about it. Here’s the down low on plogging.
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What exercise burns the most calories? Here’s your guide to calorie-torching workouts

Let’s look at how calorie-burning contributes to weight loss and what exercise burns the most calories.
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Here’s why fitness buffs are swapping gyms for TRX suspension trainers

With TRX training, you’re suspended from an anchor point, which challenges you to engage your core.
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Should you take fish oil when training? What are the benefits? New study is in

Recently, researchers set out to explore if supplementing omega-3 fatty acids affects muscle strength, mass, and function.
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Sit ups are falling out of favor — what does the research show?

Experts at Harvard Health state that the sit-up’s downfall is largely due to fitness professionals realizing the limitations and potential risks.
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Does taking magnesium supplements boost muscle mass and power? New study is in

Could magnesium supplementation also boost your muscle mass and power? Recently, researchers decided to find out.
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Pros and cons of remote personal training — the fastest-growing fitness trend

The trend of remote personal training started picking up steam with the pandemic, and it continues on the cusp of 2025.

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