National survey of fitness trends in Mexico for 2020

Abstract

Currently, fitness centers are increasing in number, growing meaningful as a part of modern lifestyles, relevant to economy, contributing to health prevention services and body aesthetics. Objective: to analyze fitness trends in Mexico in 2020 by means of the Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends from ACSM; to contrast the results obtained for the year 2020 through the Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends, the National Survey of Fitness Trends in Spain, and the China Survey of Fitness Trends. Methods: the present study is quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive and comparative cross-sectional. The population studied is composed by physical activity professionals and fitness instructors who live in Mexico. The sample is non-probabilistic; sampling was done via Google forms and distributed on social media (snowball). Results: Principal fitness trends for Mexico are: hiring professionals graduated in physical activity or related careers; functional training; exercise programs to lose weight; multidisciplinary work teams; and strength training. Compared to the survey, no concurrence was found in the top five. In the case of the national surveys in Spain and China, two concurrencies were detected. Conclusions: The study offers the possibility to know fitness trends for Mexico in 2020, to reflect about its evolution, and to delve into its study, so to be reference material to businessmen, entrepreneurs, and universities.