Five major fitness trends predicted for 2011

　　Recently, Cedric Bryant, chief scientist of the American Council on Exercise, made the following predictions about fitness development trends in 2011:

　　1． Exercise to reduce stress. For a long time, researchers have discovered that exercise It not only has the effect of shaping the body, but also makes people feel relaxed and calm. Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and some basic stretching exercises can all have this effect, but you need to be slightly sweaty during exercise to have the corresponding effect. American Council on Exercise news The spokesperson said any exercise can reduce stress as long as it is done regularly. This is because during exercise, the brain releases endorphins nerve Chemical substances that produce a feeling of euphoria.

　　2． High technology integrated into fitness. Fitness experts generally believe that Internet social networking methods (such as Facebook, Weibo, Kaixin.com, etc.) will promote people who participate in personal training courses and make people more proactive in participating in exercise. In addition, experts suggest that it is best to use a special recorder when exercising to record in detail the amount, speed and calories burned of daily exercise. Wearing an MP3 player while exercising to receive real-time guidance from a personal trainer is also worthy of recognition.

　　3. Choose a partner to work out with. Although this is a commonplace topic, this trend will be more obvious next year. The choice of fitness partners is also very particular. First of all, the fitness partner you choose should have a temperament and personality that is similar to your own, and preferably have complementary personalities. ； Secondly, choose fitness friends who have similar fitness interests. ； Finally, exercise times should coincide with each other.

　　4． Fitness starts at a young age. As childhood obesity rates remain high, fitness programs for children are popping up like mushrooms after rain. Sports experts suggest that children should start regular exercise from the age of 6, because at this time their brain development has basically matured and they can clearly identify directions and understand the spirit of teamwork. The guiding principle for children's exercise is to choose sports that interest them and do not have to copy adults. Running and jumping exercises are best for them, and they can also do some appropriate weight-bearing exercises (such as push-ups) to enhance their bone strength. In order to encourage children to participate in more sports, parents should get involved and create a happy family fitness atmosphere while enhancing their children's physical fitness.

　　5. Two types of sports are the most popular. Fitness experts predict that "recruit training" subjects (including 400-meter obstacle course, 5-kilometer cross-country, 100-meter sprint, frog jump, push-ups and other combined events) and Zumba, which combines Latin dance and gymnastics, will be the most popular in 2011. But everyone should make a choice based on their own personality. For example, extroverts are suitable for "recruit training", dance and other exercises, while introverts are suitable for Tai Chi, yoga, etc.