5 must-follow fitness trends in 2025 (and how to get started now)

Fitness industry trends are a hot topic at any sporting event – from holistic approaches to data-driven workouts, there are always new ways of shaping how people train, compete, and stay motivated in their fitness journeys. Find out the latest fitness trends in this article and learn how to train in 2025.

1. Data-driven training

As technology advances, more fitness tools that help you track your biodata and use it to perfect your training routine become available even at low prices. Wearable gadgets like fitness watches and data-driven apps help you determine on what days to train, find the optimal training intensity and track your progress. These innovations empower you to take control of your health and fitness and document your achievements. For example, on Strava, amateurs and pro athletes share workout data, training tips and images of their latest adventures.

2. All-round fitness

Popularized by HYROX competitions, where athletes of all sports come together to show off their versatile performance, full-body training has become a new craze. To reach the goal of all-round fitness, workouts aim to improve your cardiovascular and muscular endurance. Training tools include the SkiErg, weighted sleds, the indoor rowing machine and wall balls.

3. Healthy ageing

With every generation, people get older, but the essence of a fulfilled life even at an old age stays the same: great health. Surprisingly, the new fitness trend of longevity training is followed by young and old, highlighting the importance of preventing injury and sickness. One of the key principles is training to maintain an active lifestyle. This includes a focus on wellness, longevity and healthy aging. The best sports for longevity that can be done in a home gym are low-impact exercises like cycling and rowing since they’re easy on your joints.

4. Working out for mental health

Training your body isn’t simply about gaining muscles and being strong anymore. A revolutionary new reason why many go to the gym is mental well-being. It’s scientifically proven that exercise releases hormones that help deal with stress and anxiety. And it doesn’t always need to be a vigorous workout, many light exercises and activity games for mental health already do the trick – just do whatever is fun and makes you happy. After a good workout, you’ll even sleep better, which is a big improvement in quality of life for many.

5. Social fitness celebrations

With the rise of party-like group workouts such as HIIT spinning sessions and music-driven RowHouse classes, exercising together has turned into a must-try experience you don’t want to miss. Even on a smaller scale, being physically active together gives your training a social twist which motivates you to push your limits and come back for more. The easiest way to use this to your advantage at any time of the day is to train online from the convenience of your home. Social fitness apps like Zwift for indoor cycling and EXR for indoor rowing help you become stronger, faster, and healthier.

Jump into virtual rowing with EXR and experience the top fitness trends of 2025!

Written by Ami Kucharek, Head of Communication on January 10 2025