Hottest Fitness Trends in 2025

When you search #fitness on your Instagram, you’ll find a myriad of posts telling you how this new fitness trend is going to make you look like the next Chris Hemsworth! Some people hate the bench press while others swear by it. One influencer would say Yoga is the way for flexibility (not the Poonam Pandey one), while another would say Pilates is the best. It can really be confusing.

People have different goals. One person might want to look as big as Thanos, while someone is just tired of looking like a young Arjun Kapoor. Maybe you want to be able to do a full split or improve your mindfulness. Or maybe you saw Kylian Mbappe leave a defender in the dust with raw pace and you felt you wanted to do the same with your local peeps, it all comes under the umbrella of fitness!

So, let’s take a look at different types of workouts! Sit back, crack open a cold one (of protein shake, of course) and once you find your favorite fitness trend, you might just end up getting cast for the new Magic Mike movie!

Research has shown that exercising with weights has proven to be one of the best ways to get fit no matter what your goal is. Regular weightlifting has proven to improve joint function, bone density, muscle, tendon, and ligament strength, as well as heart and lung fitness, flexibility, and balance.

Going to the gym can be quite daunting at the start with people’s biceps wider than your face. But don’t worry, for the most part, they are the most wholesome people who will be willing to help and spot you!

There are many exercise fads making the rounds on social media. But, start off with a simple push, pull, and legs split. Remember, consistency is key, but also are your rest days. Working out 5-6 days a week with 1-2 rest days in between will be ideal.

If you don’t want to go global with your fitness goals and keep it a secret little thing, we get it. Thankfully, there are millions of programmes and hundreds of exercises for you to work out from home. All you have to do is invest in the usual popular exercise equipment like a yoga mat, some resistance bands, and even some dumbbells if you want, and you’re all set for a stretch!

You can mix and match your exercises and incorporate yoga, breathing exercises, resistance band workouts, and various bodyweight exercises like pushups and planks to say “I can do it all day.”

HIIT workout or High Intense Interval Training has been an exercise fad over the past few years with many LA influencers shooting their HIIT workout regime before running to the nearest plastic surgeon.

Just like a puppy chasing a butterfly, this workout involves high bursts of intense workouts followed by short rest intervals.

Research has shown that intense workouts can help you burn calories even after you’re done working out, so HIIT can really help you shed all those extra pounds!

Functional Fitness: Training for Real-Life Activities

Workouts don’t always have to be grunting in the gym, or inhaling and exhaling with some John Coltrane music playing in the back. You can go out and do something fun and sweat it out! Play some football, pick up MMA, go bouldering, or shake a leg and learn Zumba!

All of these are innovative fitness classes that improve your cardio, heart functioning, balance and stability, and muscle building! And who knows, you might make a friend or two during your workout to cry together and have that guilty ice cream.

Ditch The Rolex: Fitness Tracking

Who would’ve thought that you can literally wear a fitness tracker nowadays? Not only has it become an exercise fad, but it has slowly become a norm in the fitness world. It started off with the Fitbit and now every company has a little watch you can wear that tracks your heart rate, steps, calories burnt, sleep patterns, and so much more. Truly one watch to rule them all.

With so many YouTubers giving us gyaan about what to eat and what to avoid it can be quite confusing. So, let’s break it down. Pretty much every study says that if you want to lose weight, you have to burn more calories than you consume. And if you want to gain weight and muscle, you guessed it! Eat more than you burn.

Try adding a healthy amount of protein, fiber, and vitamins into your diet every day. Studies have shown that eating 0.8-1 gram of protein for each kg you weigh is the perfect amount to build and repair your muscles. Remember, it’s okay to be a cheater sometimes. ONLY when it comes to food. Eating your Dominos or KFC popcorn now and then is okay! Just try not making it a habit or else your followers might get confused between your before and after pics.

Rest Days Best Days

Giving your body time to rest is as important as working out regularly. According to a study by the National Library of Medicine, giving yourself one rest day a week can help you recover from intense workouts, help your muscles repair from micro tears, and even help you increase your strength and help you lift, stretch, and run more!

Rest days also help you prevent injuries which can set back your fitness journey. So, try taking 1-2 rest days a week but they can easily cascade into a rest week, so remember that the grind never stops!

According to Statista, 3% of all Instagram influencers make up the fitness category and 14% of influencers make up the lifestyle category. With thousands of fit people trying to push their sponsors down our throats, we wanted to recommend some influencers that you can follow and are quite transparent.

Here are some influencers you can follow on Instagram and YouTube:

• Hybrid Callisthenics
• Jeff Nippard
• Fit Tuber
• Namrata Purohit

And, Kofuku of course, for the best content!

Navigating the sea of fitness trends and exercise programs can be daunting, but remember, there's no one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you choose to pump iron at the gym, break a sweat with a HIIT session, find your zen with yoga, or track your progress with the latest wearable tech, the most important thing is to find what works best for you and stick with it.

Fitness isn't a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. Some might aim for the superhero physique, while others are just looking to improve their overall health and well-being. The key is to stay consistent, listen to your body, and enjoy the process. And don't forget, rest days are just as crucial as workout days!

Crack open that protein shake, lace up your sneakers, and get ready to embark on a fitness adventure. Who knows, with dedication and the right approach, you might just find yourself in the background of a Hrithik Roshan song! Your fitness journey awaits—let's make it an epic one!