2025 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends: Future Directions of the Health and Fitness Industry

Abstract

ACSM trends for 2025 indicate that the fitness industry is making a shift to better integrate advanced technology to support exercise programming. Using digital technologies to monitor and provide feedback for both in-person and remote services will make a greater impact on clients. It seems that the business of wearable technology and mobile exercise apps will support this trend through increased safety and privacy efforts. Exercise professionals can utilize this technology to increase individualization while managing the workload that historically comes with personal training and small group training. Simultaneously, the global trends report suggests that regular exercise is an important adjunctive therapy in weight loss, mental health, and active aging programs. Certified and qualified exercise professionals can add value to both clinical and commercial settings in support of these priorities. Although no one can predict future industry needs with complete certainty, the ACSM survey offers readers a reliable tool to track trends for business and programming decisions.