2024 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends: Future Directions of the Health and Fitness Industry

Abstract

The fitness industry is a dynamic space, and this global survey is important for exercise professionals and industry leaders. Trends for 2024 indicate that the fitness industry has the potential for a greater impact on health outcomes, including mental health. There is promise for enhanced collaboration with the creation of multidisciplinary teams in medical care that include qualified exercise professionals. Trends such as personal training and functional fitness training remain relevant to the fitness space globally. The increase in international partners contributing to the global trends perspective makes this a robust comparison of trends as the world moves toward a new normal postpandemic. For the first time, there is synergy between ACSM's Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends and the Global Fitness Trends articles, which have provided invaluable information for many years. Combining these manuscripts allows readers to explore fitness trends with a holistic lens. In addition, the creation of trend categories for the ACSM survey offers readers a broad understanding of the aspects of the fitness industry that could potentially drive the market in 2024, which is important for business development, resource allocation, and professional development planning.