2025 Fitness Trends: How Technogym aligns with the ACSM top 10 shaping the future of wellness

As 2026 unfolds, fitness continues to evolve toward hyper-personalization, accessibility, and intelligent technology. Technogym leads this transformation with its connected ecosystem, delivering tech- and science-based experiences that redefine modern wellness.

As the new year begins, attention turns to the new fitness trends shaping how people train, recover, and care for their wellness. In 2026, this evolution emphasizes experiences that are personalized, inclusive, and data-driven, supporting diverse lifestyles, ages, and health needs.

Since 2007, ACSM – the American College of Sports Medicine, the world’s leading authority in sports medicine and exercise science – has published its annual survey on global fitness trends offering insights and predictions that shape the evolution of wellness, health, and performance.

1 - Wearable technology

Wearables remain the year’s top trend, reflecting users’ desire for continuous data tracking, performance visibility and connected engagement.

The Technogym Ecosystem confirms its open-platform nature by synchronizing with both consumer apps and wearables (Apple Health, Google Fit, Samsung Health, Garmin, Strava and more), and professional software solutions allowing all metrics – workouts, outdoor sessions, physiological data – to flow automatically into a unified wellness passport. This ensures continuity between outdoor activity, Technogym training equipment and the Technogym App.

2 - Fitness programs for older adults

The aging global population continues to drive demand for safe, guided and effective training solutions.

Biocircuit by Technogym offers a fully automated circuit that personalizes loads, pace, work/rest ratios and movement patterns, with no adjustments required. By integrating strength and cardio into a structured, repeatable and motivating experience, it promotes functional capacity, autonomy and healthy longevity.

3 - Exercise for weight management

Weight management remains a priority for many users, and Technogym confirms its extensive offering in 2026 with enhanced goal-based cardio training.

The Technogym Live interface allows users to choose specific weight-loss training experience from the library of on-demand video workouts, including trainer-led sessions, goal-specific routines, immersive virtual outdoor workouts, that adapt to users’ speed and adjust the incline according to the chosen route, as well as endless entertainment options (Netflix, YouTube, TV, social media).

4 - Mobile exercise apps

Mobile apps maintain their central role due to the convenience and personalization they offer.

Technogym App continues to evolve with AI-driven adaptation, on-demand video workouts, equipment-linked sessions, meditations and recovery routines, all accessible at home, in the gym, in hotels or while traveling. It constantly learns from user data and adjusts programs in real time to ensure continuity and motivation.

5 - Balance, flow & core strength

Interest in posture, mobility, alignment and controlled movement continues to grow.

The brand-new Technogym Reform leverages the proven benefits of Pilates to improve posture, strengthen the core, enhance spinal alignment, and increase overall body awareness. Its smooth, progressive sequences also support better balance, flexibility, and functional movement, helping users move more efficiently in daily life. Designed for all levels, it meets the rising demand for mindful but physically effective training.

6 - Exercise for mental health

Mental wellness remains a major motivator in global fitness behavior.

Technogym App reflects the brand’s mens sana in corpore sano philosophy by providing meditation content, breathwork sessions, sleep and relaxation audio, stress-management programs and motivational podcasts. These resources integrate naturally with physical training to support emotional balance and resilience.

7 - Traditional Strength Training

Strength training continues to dominate due to its benefits for longevity, metabolic efficiency and overall health.

Technogym’s Pure Strength plate-loaded range, engineered with decades of biomechanics research, delivers natural movement trajectories, optimal muscle activation, and superior performance for all major muscle groups. Its carefully designed equipment ensures joint-friendly resistance, supports correct posture, and enables users to train safely and effectively.

8 - Data-driven technology

Data continues to enable precise, personalized and measurable training pathways.

AI-driven assessment station Technogym Checkup evaluates body composition, mobility, balance, strength, cardiovascular performance and cognitive markers, translating these results into tailored precision programs. With the Wellness Passport – the section on Technogym App listing all physical measurements and clinical, performance data – and the ecosystem tracking, updating and optimizing training automatically, users and operators benefit from a continuously evolving, scientifically grounded journey.

9 - Functional fitness training

Functional training remains a central component of modern fitness thanks to its real-life transferability and broad appeal.

SkillX builds on Technogym’s athletic heritage by combining strength, speed, agility and metabolic work within a versatile training arena suitable for classes, PT sessions and self-guided workouts. Supported by Skill Line equipment and digital performance feedback, it offers a unified and engaging functional performance experience.

10 - Exercise for chronic disease management & adaptive training

Preventive and rehabilitative exercise continues to rise as a priority in healthcare and fitness.

Technogym’s Health Solutions provide a complete continuum: from medical history collection and Technogym Checkup assessments to adaptive, condition-specific precision programs delivered through Biostrength REV and the digital precision ecosystem. Through its partnership with ACSM’s Exercise Is Medicine, Technogym supports clinicians and health operators in prescribing safe, measurable and effective exercise for chronic conditions and rehabilitation.