The pursuit of health is becoming more and more intense, and all kinds of crazy health trends to try before a workout are becoming a hot phenomenon.
(1) Observation of global fitness trends
Wearable technology has been in the spotlight since 2016 and has taken its place in fitness trends every year. Wearables such as fitness trackers, heart rate monitors, and smartwatches are becoming increasingly popular for storing physical data and motivating users to improve their performance. According to the website of Spain’s newspaper Abbesa, the global healthcare market is currently worth $1.5 trillion and growing by 5% to 10% per year, and wearable technology plays an important role in this. Workplace health promotion is the second biggest fitness trend in 2024, with initiatives such as providing employees with fitness facilities, conducting health education sessions, and more to help increase productivity in the workplace. Fitness programs for seniors are also on the rise, and with the advent of an aging society, regular aerobic exercise and strength training are essential for seniors to reduce the impact of illness and maintain their ability to live independently.
(2) Analysis of domestic fitness trends
In China, walking has become a popular fitness trend in the north and south of the country. Walking first originated in Finland in Northern Europe in 1977, and now in China, everyone can participate without the help of equipment such as “ski poles” and “fitness poles”. China’s perfect infrastructure provides convenient conditions for walking, and fitness trails are built in large and small parks and rural activity centers. In addition, Baduanjin has also set off a new trend of national fitness in China. Relying on the national basic public health service traditional Chinese medicine health management project, Jingyang District integrates traditional Chinese medicine health care into daily work, and carries out activities such as Baduanjin exchange competition, which is widely recognized by the public. At the same time, wearable devices are becoming more and more widely used in domestic sports and fitness. Wearable devices can collect sports data to provide real-time exercise guidance and entertainment experience for athletes, and it is expected to continue to expand product types and application fields in the future.
2. Peculiar pre-workout behavior
(1) Combination of tradition and innovation
Pre-workout leg presses are a more traditional form of exercise, but new research has found many benefits. Leg presses can increase the range of motion, stretch the body more when performing other exercises, and reduce the risk of injury. At the same time, leg presses can also improve flexibility and enhance the range of motion of the joints. Regular leg presses help stretch the muscles of the dorsal thighs and buttocks, promote local blood circulation, and maintain a healthy state of the body. Leg presses are a great option for people who want to get in shape. In addition, the pre-workout leg press can also be used as a warm-up exercise to prepare for the high-intensity workout that follows. Girls often press the leg and stretch to avoid the leg muscles from being too developed to form muscular legs, so that the leg line is smoother. Frequent leg compression and stretching for the elderly can relieve waist and leg soreness, promote local blood circulation, and reduce the symptoms of joint swelling and pain. However, when pressing the legs, it is important to pay attention to the gentle movements and not overdo them, so as not to cause local pain. For people who don’t exercise regularly, it’s best to go to the hospital to check your bone density and physical condition before doing leg press and stretch to see if it’s suitable for this exercise.