National Survey of Fitness Trends in Mexico for 2021

Abstract

For the past 14 years a study has been carried out to determine trends in physical activities for health and fitness worldwide, for Mexico, this is its second edition. Objective to know the trends of fitness in Mexico by 2021, compare the results with the Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2021. Method quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive and comparative longitudinal type study. The study population are fitness instructors based in Mexico; the sample is non-probabilistic (n= 1,077). An adaptation of the Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends was used for data collection. Results fitness trends for Mexico in 2021, are exercise for weight loss, functional training, personalized training, strength training and training with own body weight; nine of Mexico's top trends also appear in the top 20 of the global survey. On the other hand, the main biosecurity measures are to define the maximum capacity of the facilities and regulate the number of simultaneous assistants, reduction of the capacity of face-to-face collective classes, as well as apply healthy distance. Conclusion it can be seen a greater concern of the population to prevent in health, specifically in relation to body weight and the maintenance of physical fitness. The decline and attention of obesity, hypertension and diabetes could be one of the main challenges and areas of opportunity of the fitness sector in Mexico in the coming years.