January is fast approaching, meaning many of us will be looking for a way to get back into exercise and boost our fitness after a sluggish Christmas. But, if the idea of spending relentless hours on the treadmill fills you with dread, it’s always worth trying something new.
Experts have predicted some of the biggest fitness trends we can expect to see in 2025, and they might just be the shot of adrenaline your workout routine needs…. Padel. Padel has already been growing in popularity, and 2025 is set to be the year it really takes over – particularly as back in September, the LTA and LTA Tennis Foundation announced it was investing £6 million into 40 projects, funding 75 new courts around the country.
“However, it is played on a smaller, enclosed court, meaning groups of mixed ages and abilities can play it together, and shots can be played off the walls. Its benefits are similar to tennis, offering competition, as well as a great form of stop/start exercise to help boost your cardio and muscular endurance.”.
It’s proving particularly popular “thanks to its social nature” and the fact it’s easily accessible, Oakey suggests: “Once you’ve found your local court, all you need is a racket, a ball and a partner.”. Callisthenics. If you’ve ever seen anyone doing impressive handstands in the gym, there’s a good chance they might be doing callisthenics – a type of body weight conditioning.
“Callisthenics are an ancient form of exercise, which has recently seen a huge boost in popularity and is expected to continue growing into the new year. Simply put, they refer to a wide range of strength exercises conducted using body weight,” Oakey says.
