Technology applications in the fitness industry continue to build momentum as Wearable Technology, Mobile Exercise Apps and Data-Driven Training Technology all appear in the top 10 of the 2025 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends. The report was published by the American College of Sports Medicine in its November/December issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal®. Based on the annual survey of 2,000 clinicians, researchers and practitioners in the fitness industry, Wearable Technology was named the number one trend for 2025, followed by Mobile Exercise Apps (#2) and Exercise Programs for Older Adults (#3).
The outcomes of this research provide valuable data for fitness professionals, business owners and exercise enthusiasts, and help inform critical business decisions and professional development plans.