{"id":16499,"date":"2021-04-27T09:00:31","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T13:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/blog\/?p=16499"},"modified":"2025-11-17T05:31:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:31:07","slug":"fitness-trends-what-classes-should-add-virtual-fitness-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/blog\/fitness-trends-what-classes-should-add-virtual-fitness-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness Trends: What Classes Should You Add to Your Virtual Fitness Studio?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you haven\u2019t added virtual classes to your offerings, now is the time.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Livestream and on-demand workouts have become the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>new normal for\u00a0<\/span><\/span>fitness\u00a0<\/span><\/span>enthusiasts. This is only good news for your revenue.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Digital fitness\u00a0<\/span>will continue to\u00a0<\/span>grow<\/span>\u00a0and<\/span>\u00a0the market is<\/span>\u00a0expected\u00a0<\/span>to<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>increase at<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>a\u00a0<\/span>33%\u00a0<\/span>growth rate ea<\/span>ch year until 2027<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to a ClassPass trends report<\/span><\/a>, t<\/span>here\u00a0<\/span>are\u00a0<\/span>a number of<\/span> popular classes that were among the most popular digital workouts of 2020. <\/span>T<\/span>he top classes on the list:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>high-intensity interval training (HIIT), dance, boxing<\/span>\/combat training<\/span>, and stretching<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What fitness classes should you add to your schedule? Here we explore 5 of the top fitness classes\u00a0<\/span>that can benefit your virtual fitness studio based on consumer trends. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Dance fitness classes<\/h2>\n

Dance classes aren\u2019<\/span>t just for dance studios.\u00a0<\/span>Explore\u00a0<\/span>adding to your staff and\u00a0<\/span>hiring dance instructors or fitness experts with a dance background.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why should you add dance classes to your fitness studio? <\/span>Research<\/a> shows that dancing improves memory, burns calories, helps with cardiovascular health, reduces stress, and enhances your mood. When practiced regularly, it can also increase white matter in the brain as we age.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re livestreaming or creating on-demand content, dance classes are a step in the right direction for your virtual fitness studio. Need ideas? Stick to the classics like Zumba or get specific with a belly dancing class, featuring TikTok favorites like \u201dSay So\u201d or host a family class to get everyone moving.<\/p>\n

2. Combat fitness classes<\/h2>\n

What is combat fitness training? Combat fitness training will take the best of martial arts, high-performance strength training, and conditioning. One example is Bodycombat\u2014a full-body workout that combines self-defence techniques and fitness.<\/p>\n

Combat fitness is perfect since no equipment is required. According to the American College of Sports Medicine<\/a>, bodyweight training is in the top 3 fitness trends for 2021. Combat fitness can be offered through online or on-demand video classes and is great for clients who want to work out from home. All they need is a workout space and a computer, and they\u2019re all set.<\/p>\n

3. Core training classes<\/h2>\n

Core training is a fantastic, low-impact workout. Studies<\/a> show that a strong core improves mobility, stability, and flexibility, while improving posture and preventing back pain and injury.<\/p>\n

Core training has come a long way from sit-ups and twists. You can now get creative with newer moves like hovers, bear crawls, dead bugs, and more. You can also up the intensity for more advanced classes with resistance bands, medicine balls, stability balls, and TRX equipment.<\/p>\n

Want to add even more value? Use Facebook groups to host challenges that complement your services. One study<\/a> shows that people who exercised with a more advanced partner boosted their plank results by 24%. Get your online fitness studio members seeing real results, improving their fitness, and engaging with your business with fun core training classes.<\/p>\n

4. Special fitness classes for at-risk groups<\/h2>\n

COVID-19 created a greater need to develop classes for older adults and those at-risk of COVID. \u00a0A recent IHRSA report<\/a> finds that 61% of boomers are worried about their immunity, but staying fit can help with that.<\/p>\n

How can you best serve this part of your community? Not everyone feels comfortable about returning to your studio in person once that\u2019s available. That\u2019s why it\u2019s a good idea to incorporate individual or small group fitness classes (e.g., meditation, low-impact exercises, or \u00a0modified exercises). This lets your members to stay fit at their own pace.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not sure where to start, conduct a survey on your clients to get their feedback. Find out what type of classes would best benefit them and work those into your roster to address specific needs.<\/p>\n

5. HIIT workouts<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s an option for members who really want to get their sweat on. HIIT (high-intensity interval training) is not new, but it might be new to your community. Starring in the top 5 fitness trends since 2014, HIIT took second spot in 2020.<\/p>\n

These workouts feature short bursts of intense effort with low impact recovery intervals for effective results. Studies<\/a> show that participants torch calories, up metabolic rates and reduce fat after completing a HIIT workout. It\u2019s also been credited with helping type 2 diabetes, boosting muscle growth hormones, and helping to fight aging. With little to no equipment required and workouts ranging from 10-30 minutes, HIIT is a great choice for livestreams or on-demand video classes.<\/p>\n

Already have HIIT on your schedule? Consider adding Tabata, the newest craze in interval training. Tabata features 4-minute increments, with even higher intensity and shorter rest periods. Whether it\u2019s HIIT or Tabata, interval training is a must-have when considering this year\u2019s fitness industry trends.<\/p>\n

Bonus tip: add music to your classes<\/h2>\n

Use music to set the mood. Choose soft, relaxing music for classes like yoga or meditation and crank the tunes for higher energy levels in faster classes. Music has been known to up the intensity, increase performance, and make the time fly by. Studies<\/a> show that fast-paced music synced with exercises can:<\/p>\n