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AUSactive has flagged that it’s time to vote for the anticipated future Health & Fitness annual trends and has opened their Fitness Trends Survey until 17th June 2024.

Exercise for Mental Health was the top anticipated trend in Australia for 2024, with the USA, Brazil and Italy also featuring this trend in their top 10.

AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish said the AUSactive survey provided valuable data for the Health and Fitness Industry Trends Report, a global research and insights report from people working in the industry.

Elvish noted “With our members at the forefront of our industry, they provide valuable data and insights into what people are actively doing and what trends we are likely to see in the next 6-18 months.

“This year Exercise for Mental Health was our #1 anticipated trend and was focused on an increase in exercise programming designed to improve aspects of mental health, like reducing feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression.

“Fitness Programs for Older Adults came in at #2, highlighting exercise professionals and businesses recognising the importance of catering for the ageing population that continues to grow in size.

“By developing suitable programs designed to improve the physical and mental health and quality of life of the Australian population, our industry can continue to play an important role in preventative healthcare.”

Elvish said the more people who took part in the survey, the better the data can be helping shape our industry in the future and added “we are looking forward to seeing what the top trend of 2025 will be and are urging all business owners and managers, exercise professionals, allied health professionals and medical professionals involved in the active health & fitness sector to cast their vote.

“Research and data are vital to the continued success and relevance of our industry. The more we can do to tailor programs and options to keep more Australians physically active the better.”

To have your say on the anticipated future health and fitness trends complete the survey before 17th June 2024.

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