1、2026 ACSM Worldwide Fitness TrendsFuture Directions of the Health and Fitness Industryby Cayla R.McAvoy,Ph.D.,M.S.,ACSM-EP,EIM;Alexios Batrakoulis,Ph.D.,FACSM,ACSM-EP,ACSM-CPT,EIM,CSCS*D;Sarah M.Camhi,Ph.D.,FACSM,ACSM-EP,EIM,FAHA;Jessica(Sudock)Sansone,Ph.D.,M.S.,ACSM-EP,EIM;Jennifer Turpin Stanfiel

2、d,M.A.,ACSM-EP,EIM;and Rachelle Reed,Ph.D.,M.S.,ACSM-EPInternational Contributors:Australia:Chris Alexander,AEP,AES,MBA;Finland:Kasper Salin,Ph.D.;Iran:SaeidFatolahi,M.S.,Ph.D.;Farnaz Dinizadeh,M.S.;Mexico:Lino Francisco Jacobo Gomez Chvez,Ph.D.;PaolaCorts Almanzar,Ph.D.;Jorge Lpez Haro,Ph.D.;Adrin

3、Ricardo Pelayo-Zavalza,M.S.;Poland:AnnaSzumilewicz,Ph.D.;Dagmara Damps,M.Sc.;Magdalena Piernicka,Ph.D.;Justyna Labun,M.Sc.;KarinaZajczkowska,M.Sc.;Portugal:Susana Franco,Ph.D.;Liliana Ramos,Ph.D.;Rita Santos-Rocha,Ph.D.;Spain:OscarL.Veiga,Ph.D.,M.Sc.;JuanJosePalos,M.Sc.;ManelVelcarce-Torrente,Ph.D.,

4、M.Sc.;Taiwan:Pitt Tseng,M.S.Apply It!Describe the top 20 fitnesstrendsasidentifiedbyexerciseprofessionalsacrosssectorsin2026.Usesurveyresultstoguidepro-gramming,hiring,andstrategicplanning grounded in practi-tionerinsight.Apply trend themes(e.g.,indi-vidualization,integration,andinclusion)to better

5、meet clientandcommunityneeds.Key words:Trends,FitnessIndustry,Wellness,Survey,TechnologyINTRODUCTIONIn 2025,the fitness industry was characterized by the integration of digital healthtools,aheightenedfocusonlongevityandrecovery,andincreaseddemandforperson-alized,evidence-based exercise options.These

6、 developments were supported by thecontinued utilization of hybrid training models,blending in-person services with virtualor app-based programming,and by new technologies that strengthened the link be-tweenphysicalactivity(PA)andbroaderhealthoutcomes(1).Atthesametime,therapidspreadof health informa