Fitness

Below, Danny O’Connor, the VP of healthy living at YMCA of South Hampton Roads, details the biggest fitness trends impacting the community rec industry. He...

With the arrival of 2026 comes new fitness trends to keep a sharp eye on. That’s why for the 20th year, the American College of...

As the fitness industry evolves, new trends continue to emerge, shaping how exercise professionals approach wellness, training and client support. Each year, ACSM publishes its...

Stephen Donato of Strength Safe details the importance of strength training as we age. As we age, the importance of maintaining our physical health becomes...

On June 5, the Hampshire Regional YMCA in Northampton, Massachusetts, hosted its first exercise class in its airnasium. The open-concept facility features specialized outdoor equipment...

Karlie Intlekofer of Matrix Fitness details the benefits of joining cardio and strength workouts. In the world of health and fitness, strength has taken center...

Chris Minghine of NuStep details how to address the loneliness epidemic through exercise and community. One of the most sobering revelations post-pandemic is the prevalence...

Finding creative ways to exercise outside has been a recent trend in the fitness industry, and more community rec centers are considering the investment. One...

Autumn is the perfect time for unique, outdoor events. Across the U.S. rec centers are getting creative with cost-effective fall programming for members and their...

Sarah Lisiecki of BCI Burke shares why to consider outdoor fitness to combat the lack of exercise and movement. Movement is medicine, but finding the...