International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 10(5), pp. 1085 - 1097
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2022.100527
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National Survey of Fitness Trends in Greece for 2023

Alexios Batrakoulis ^*
School of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece

ABSTRACT

A global study is being carried out by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) to determine trends in the health and fitness industry since 2007. The aim of the present study was to identify the most important health and fitness trends in Greece for the second time and to examine any potential changes in this field compared to 2021 nationwide and 2022 worldwide. An online survey was sent to 4,981 professionals who worked in the health and fitness sector using the methodology of similar ACSM's regional and worldwide studies. A total of 809 responses were collected with a response rate of 17.4%. The ten most important in Greece for 2023 were Personal training, high-intensity interval training, small group training, functional fitness training, exercise for weight loss, high-intensity functional training, body weight training, fitness programs for older adults, exercise is medicine, and group exercise training. Health-related trends appear to be popular while technology- and mind & body fitness-related trends seem not to be very attractive. Traditional exercise modes are still attractive and relevant, but digital services are currently experiencing low popularity after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Results also showed that fitness programs widely offered in boutique fitness studios demonstrate exceptional popularity nationwide. The present outcomes of this study are in line with those reported for Greece in 2021, but not for Europe in 2022. Such observations may highlight the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Greek health and fitness industry and show a smooth return to normality.

KEYWORDS
Greek Fitness Survey, Fitness Sector, Trends, Top Programs, Top Services, ACSM Survey

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Alexios Batrakoulis , "National Survey of Fitness Trends in Greece for 2023," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 10, No. 5, pp. 1085 - 1097, 2022. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2022.100527.

(b). APA Format:
Alexios Batrakoulis (2022). National Survey of Fitness Trends in Greece for 2023. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 10(5), 1085 - 1097. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2022.100527.