Innovations in Health and Fitness

The whole world was under lockdown due to the novel Coronavirus, and people had to stay at home for almost a year. The pandemic situation has caused a lot of inactivity and restlessness in the people, making it harder for them to move about when the government lifts lockdowns. People are not active as they cannot go outside their houses unless in any emergencies, resulting in a slight hit in their fitness and overall health. People must do regular workouts, or at least walking and breathing exercises to improve their health in this Covid era. A person in a sedentary position for more than eight to ten hours is not healthy and advisable. 

Technology has found a way to enter the fitness world, and it has led to considerable changes in user’s mindsets regarding their overall wellness. The pandemic situation has caused an exponential rise in the combination of fitness technologies and digital fitness in reshaping the entire industry.  Rehab, aesthetic and detox centers also got impacted by the decline in sales. Good thing detox centers is that they have found a way to connect with their patients through online counseling sessions. The closing of gyms has affected many workout enthusiasts and gym trainers, but this technology has paved the way for gym training at homes or any place you prefer. Innovations like home gym equipment, fitness center management, fitness applications, and weighted clothes have changed the traditional training exercises.  

The significant innovations in the fitness industry are as follows:

Home gym equipment

People working out at homes find a convenient and pressure-free environment to exercise in their own time and routine. The benefits of having gym equipment at home include no travel required, no packing bags, and putting your music playlist to work out. There will be some limitations to working out at home, but it is the best cost-effective approach towards fitness and better health. 

The finest home gym equipment needed for people to remain fit and healthy are:

• Exercise mat
• Resistance bands or belts
• Set of medium-weight dumbbells
• Set of heavy dumbbells
• Adjustable dumbbells if the above two dumbbells are not available. 
• Full-length mirror
• Jump ropes

The costs of most items in the above list are nominal, and these are enough to set up a gym in your home. If you cannot afford these tools, try bodyweight exercises or routine house workouts.  

Smart footwear

The workout exercises are mostly performed with proper clothing like shorts, pants, shoes suitable for exercising. Shoes are an essential component for fitness because of their equal force exertion qualities and flexibility. Smart shoes are the latest innovation in the fitness industry to help you track multiple factors while training. Smart shoes have various sensors fitted in them, including an accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, atmospheric pressure sensors, outside pressure, and environmental sensors. The in-built technology of smart shoes gives you information, including the number of steps taken, calories burnt, walking or running pace, weight, pressure points on your feet, correct posture for the exercise, and much more.

Weighted clothing

The concept of weighted clothing is to wear a heavy vest or ankle weights during your walk or while working out that can help you build your strength without going to the gym. Weighted clothes are the best way to develop your strength, especially your resistance, endurance, and cardio conditioning. By doing this, the muscle will get extra pressure and strain that will help increase your muscle strength and body abilities. It can make you exhausted faster and reach for more oxygen, improving your breathing control and body strength. The weighted vests, ankle weights, and other body weights will make your workouts more fun and effective, improving your overall strength and health.

Multi-purpose fitness apps

Technology’s advancement has brought drastic changes to the fitness world with the various fitness applications for smartphones, PCs, and tablets. The primary purpose of fitness apps is to provide the user with proper instructions and correct procedures to do exercise, physical activity, or other workouts. The apps categorized into three types- workout and exercise, nutrition, and activity tracking apps. They help you to set targets and goals to achieve in the time frame and track every movement of your body while doing any physical activity. It helps you maintain your fitness and recommends the proper nutrients to improve your overall health and wellness.

Conclusion

The situation around us may be changing every moment from good to worse or vice versa, and the only thing that keeps us going is proper health and mental wellness. Consumers now have the privilege of getting everything on the internet and can use modern applications, online fitness coaching, wellness clubs, and other physical activity groups for improving their body strength and overall health. Innovations in the fitness industry are happening faster because people are welcoming it and have understood the importance of these applications and equipment.