3 FITNESS TRENDS FOR 2021

After renewing the importance of health and wellbeing, there’s no better time to shake up your fitness regime. We’re here to get you started, with three emerging exercise trends tipped to gain momentum in 2021, as well as some gear to try on for size. It’s all in the name of motivation (and maintenance!).

Virtual reality refers to the simulated experience in which a person's environment is replaced by a digital one. And while it’s still in the process of becoming totally mainstream, it’s a concept that is only expected to grow as IRL exercise faces various challenges. Platforms like BOXVR, Sprint Vector and VZfit will help you get fit while having fun, all while exploring technology-enabled settings and environments across the world. This means 2021 could see you steering your stationary bike along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from your very own living room. Who said travel was totally off the cards?

With their rapidly evolving capabilities, it can be easy to get sidetracked by our devices when on the move. This is where the concept of mindful running comes in—running at an easy pace, without gadgets and with the aim of becoming more mentally connected with your body during your workout. This practice will help you focus on breathing, your muscles and parts of the body that might be feeling weak or tight.

Rock climbing was set to debut at the 2020 Olympic Games, a clear indication of how much love it has been getting in recent times. And with more and more indoor climbing centres cropping up in cities across the globe, what better time to give it a go? For those who are angling to spend more time in the great outdoors, there are plenty of scenic outdoor climbing settings across Hong Kong SAR, China and beyond that are worthy of your attention, too.