Leveraging Tech to Spark Joyful Exercise Habits That Actually Stick

The fitness industry has never been stronger and there are new and exciting trends in tech emerging all the time. Whether you are a hard-core fitness enthusiast or you are just looking to adopt a few joyful exercise habits that stick, then there are plenty of tech options to help you. Read on as we show you how to get yourself into a healthier lifestyle.

Fitness in the metaverse

Augmented and virtual reality workouts are still incredibly popular. This isn’t really surprising; they are fun, engaging and somewhat addictive. Plus, for those with disabilities or mobility issues, VR makes exercise just a little bit more accessible. 

The rise of progress with cutting edge devices like AR contact lenses is also something to consider. These wearables will offer things like heads-up fitness displays during your workouts which will make them much more interesting. 

IoT-enabled fitness devices

Wearable technology such as fitness trackers and smartwatches are nothing new. However, the next generation are more advanced than ever. In fact, the market for these devices is increasing in value every year. 

Sports apparel, such as smart shoes and socks and other wearables collect biometric data relating to body movement, distance travelled and heart rhythm in order to assist people in their home workouts. New methods of incorporating these features into wearables are being launched all the time in order to help people achieve their personal fitness goals. 

Gamified fitness

The use of elements that are video game like, for example badges, points and leader boards can all help to reward, engage, and motivate users. There are plenty of different apps and programs available including those on fitness trackers offer the option to compete against friends. 

eSports, a form of competitive gaming is also growing in popularity with teams and leagues appearing all over the world. 

Home fitness

High quality home fitness equipment became very popular during the pandemic and this interest in working out at home has continued. A range of tech features make these much more interesting, and interactive, to use. 

Holistic health 

There is also a growing interest in holistic health and wellnessand whilst this is not directly tech related there are some wearables that can help to improve holistic approach through their focus on stress level recording, sleep patterns and other indicators that can help with mental health. 

Fitness and tech for the older generations

Many companies are now focusing much of their attention on seniors and helping them to stay fit. Augmented and virtual reality makes it possible to work out at any level and from anywhere, regardless of age or level of fitness

Again, smartwatches and wearables are a great tool that can help to provide personalised workouts. They can also be used to collect data which can be useful to healthcare professionals to coordinate care as a result of virtual health monitoring. 

However you choose to leverage tech for exercise and to promote a healthier lifestyle there are many different ways in which you can achieve this, and they can be used for a range of different fitness levels.