Top 5 Fitness trends for 2025!
It's 2025 and like many, you may have set some pretty lofty fitness goals for this year.
As the fitness landscape continues to evolve with innovative trends designed to enhance health, performance, and overall well-being, we wanted to share our top 5 fitness trends of 2025, to keep you ahead of the curve!
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or new to fitness, these trends can help take your home fitness routine to the next level.
1. Hybrid Workouts: The Best of Both Worlds
Hybrid workouts, combining strength training with cardio elements, are leading the charge in fitness trends. These sessions deliver efficiency by blending resistance exercises with high-intensity intervals or treadmill runs.
Integrate the Les Mills SMARTBAR™ for seamless strength training and the SMARTSTEP™ for cardio-boosting step exercises. Alternate between barbell squats and 3-minute treadmill sprints to build strength and endurance.
To help with recovery? Use the Hyperice Hypervolt to target post-workout soreness and improve muscle recovery.
2. Connected Fitness: Technology at the Core
Wearables and app-driven workouts are no longer just accessories—they’re essential tools to track progress and enhance performance and overall keep you motivated as you are held accountable through each workout. This allows you to push yourself harder, faster and compete against your previous self.
The perfect warm-up? Integrate Hyperice’s Venom Back to warm up your muscles before high-impact movements.
3. Functional Strength Training: Train for Life
Functional fitness remains a cornerstone of modern workouts, emphasising movements that enhance everyday strength and mobility. Tools like kettlebells, resistance bands, and even your body weight are key components.
Combine deadlifts, lunges, and rotational core exercises using the Les Mills SMARTBAND to create the perfect balance of muscle building and toningPost-session, use the Hyperice Normatec to rejuvenate your legs and improve circulation.
4. Home Gym Revolution
With convenience and customisation at the forefront, a huge trend emerging is the rise in people investing in home gym setups. Les Mills’ SMART TECH™ equipment provides high-quality, space-saving solutions for strength and cardio training.
Create a versatile home gym with the Les Mills SMARTBAR™, SMARTSTEP™, and a connected treadmill. If your muscles are feeling sore, try Hyperice’s Hypersphere for a deep tissue massage post-workout to combat muscle tightness.
5. Mind-Body Synergy: Holistic Wellness
Lastly, it's not all about pushing your body to its limit. In 2025, the focus is also around the feeling of calm, balancing both mental and physical health. Yoga, pilates, and mindfulness-based workouts are key players in this trend.
With an array of incredible workouts from Les Mills + you can enjoy a calming yoga flow with strength-building poses using the Les Mills SMART MAT™ for added support.
Ready to Elevate Your Fitness in 2025?
With these trends, you can create a well-rounded and effective fitness routine at home. Whether it's through Les Mills’ SMART TECH™ equipment, cutting-edge recovery tools from Hyperice, or innovative workout combinations, 2025 is set to be your fittest year yet.
Stay consistent, stay inspired, and don’t forget to prioritise recovery as part of your journey. Here’s to a healthier, stronger, and more connected year ahead!
For all information on the equipment mentioned, please visit www.bluefitness.co.nz
