2026年全球健身趋势调查报告

Future Directions of the Health and Fitness Industry by 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 Stanfield, M.A., ACSM-EP, EIM; and Rachelle Reed, Ph.D., M.S., ACSM-EP International 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 Chávez, Ph.D.; PaolaCortés Almanzar, Ph.D.; Jorge López Haro, Ph.D.; Adrián Ricardo Pelayo-Zavalza, M.S.; Poland: AnnaSzumilewicz, Ph.D.; Dagmara Damps, M.Sc.; Magdalena Piernicka, Ph.D.; Justyna Labun, M.Sc.; KarinaZajączkowska, M.Sc.; Portugal: Susana Franco, Ph.D.; Liliana Ramos, Ph.D.; Rita Santos-Rocha, Ph.D.;Spain: Oscar L. Veiga, Ph.D., M.Sc.; Juan Jose Palos, M.Sc.; Manel Velcarce-Torrente, Ph.D., M.Sc.; Taiwan:Pitt Tseng, M.S.I Apply It! n 2025, the fitness industry was characterized by the integration of digital healthtools, a heightened focus on longevity and recovery, and increased demand for person-alized, evidence-based exercise options. These 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-tween physical activity (PA) and broader health outcomes (1). At the same time, the rapid spreadof health information on social media continued to influence consumer behavior, shape pro-gram design, and emphasize the social aspects of fitness, particularly among younger populations(2). Many of the client participation patterns established during the COVID-19 pandemic •Describe the top 20 fitnesstrends as identified by exerciseprofessionals across sectors in2026.•Use survey results to guide pro-gramming, hiring, and strategicplanninggrounded in practi- Against this backdrop, ACSM's 2026 Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends offers timely insightsinto how professionals across the sector view the future of the industry. Since 2006, ACSM hasgathered input from thousands of exercise professionals worldwide, capturing perspectives fromclinical, community, commercial, and corporate settings. Now in its 20th year, the survey providesa long-term perspective of how the field has evolved, from early concerns about childhood obesity Key words:Trends, FitnessIndustry, Wellness, Survey, meaningful opportunity to reflect on the industry's progress andthoughtfully consider its future direction. The annual trends article is intended to help readers under-stand the findings in relation to their own context. Whether re-fining services in a fitness club, adapting training programs tomeet client needs, shaping PA policies, or researching imple-mentation and impact, the results offer practical guidance to in-form decision-making. Survey findings offer both a snapshot of ACSM TRENDS SURVEY METHODS ACSM's 2026 Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends was de-signed to capture feedback from a global cross-section of exer-cise professionals working in commercial, community, clinical,and corporate settings. Trend items are reviewed and refinedannually by an appointed ACSM workgroup. Each year, surveyitems are added, revised, or removed based on the workgroup's definition of a“fitness trend”was updated to better distinguishenduring shifts in the field from short-term fads (Sidebar). The online survey was distributed via ACSM's email lists,newsletters, international partners, and social media platformsbetween May and June 2025. Respondents who completed thesurvey were eligible to enter a voluntary drawing to receiveone $100 MasterCard gift card or one of 9 free ACSM books.Personal information was kept confidential and used solely for Sidebar. How the ACSM Trends Workgroup DefinesFitness Trends versus Fads TREND:A fitness trend is a widely adopted and/or sustainedpattern in health and fitness participation, professionalpractice, or industry offerings. Unlike fads, trends persistbeyond temporary enthusiasm and demonstrate measurable Participants were asked to rate 50 potential fitness trends,separated into nine categories (Figure 1) on a 10-point Likert-type scale, from 1 (“definitely not a trend”) to 10 (“definitely atrend”), with an additional“no familiarity”option. All trenditems were optional and could be skipped. Each survey sectionalso included space for open-ended comments. To ensure data FAD:A fashion that is taken up with great enthusiasm for abrief period; a craze (http://dictionary.reference.com). 2026 ACSM WORLDWIDE FITNESS TRENDS low engagement (e.g., all trend items left blank, uniform scoringacross 10 or more items, or completed survey duration under60 seconds). Additional duplicates were removed based on re-peat entries using combinations of exact mailing address, email,or recipient ID. After these exclusions, the final an