This year will be remembered for its surge in fitness trends. From wall pilates and silent walking to hardcore challenges spanning weeks at a time, our living rooms, gyms and TikTok feeds have never seen so much sweaty action. Now, new data released by Lifespan Fitness has revealed to top ten fitness trends so far this year, collating monthly global searches and TikTok views to uncover the fitness regime on everyone’s radar right now. 

With over 7.6 billion TikTok views in the #Fittok category alone, the data not only represents the popularity of this year’s workout trends but also the sheer variety on offer when it comes to moving our bodies. There’s truly a fitness regime for every age, body type, fitness level, and time frame out there. 

If you’re looking for your next fitness obsession, or to see where your favourites rank in the lineup, scroll down to find out this year’s top ten workout trends.

#1. Reformer Pilates

The power of pulsing, holding and squeezing has never been more obvious, with pilates enthusiasts everywhere holding the ever-popular fitness craze responsible for their buns of steel, rock-hard abs, and immaculate posture. Reformer pilates combines the very best of strength training, classic technique, and injury-preventative stretching, creating the ultimate full-body workout experience, finding the perfect burn for anyone with all kinds of probs and settings. According to the data, the workout received 238,400 global monthly searches and 27.4 million TikTok views, cementing the much-loved body conditioning machines as the most popular trend this year. 

If you're new to the wonderful world of pilates, an all-tie enthusiast, or simply want to supplement your regular training and keep your body injury-free, reformer pilates is a must. While there's no shortage of studios offering incredible classes, Studio Pilates (a global pilates franchise) has recently expanded its lineup to offer a 40-minute Stretch and Mobility class, a perfect introduction (or refresher) on one of the workout's most fundamental pillars. Hot tip: don't forget your slip socks!

#2. 75 Hard Challenge

Garnering over 145,100 monthly searches, the 75 Hard Challenge has claimed second place in the lineup. One of the more lengthy fitness challenges to circulate this year, the regime requires an individual to follow five self-improvement activities This challenge consists of following five self-improvement activities for 75 days or more. These activities can range from workouts and mindfulness tasks such as journaling or meditation to strict nutrition rules, such as avoiding alcohol and ‘cheat meals’ entirely. Each participant must also complete two 45-minute workouts per day. This entire challenge is designed to test your physical and mental endurance, capturing the curiosity of both fitness pros and amateurs with over 28.3 million views on TikTok.

#3. Under-desk Treadmill

Coming in third in the data is the under-desk treadmill craze, with 70,600 monthly searches. With more individuals prioritising convenience when it comes to their weekly fitness routine, it’s no surprise this workout is trending among home and office workers everywhere. Under-the-table equipment, such as the treadmill and desk-cycling apparatus’, allows people who may be bound to their desks (due to work commitments or mobility issues) to squeeze in a workout without needing to set aside extra time. With over 3.3 million TikTok views, this trend is certainly piquing the interest of the platform’s users. 

#4. 12-3-30 Treadmill Workout

Another treadmill-based trend, the 12-3-30 workout takes out fourth place, with a total of 65,000 monthly searches, and 18.8 million TikTok views. The concept originated back in 2019, with YouTuber Lauren Giraldo boasting the benefits of the walking workout. The 12-3-30 requires you to set your treadmill to an incline of 12 and a speed of 3 miles per hour, the settings at which you will complete a 30-minute walk. It's a great workout to promote sustained aerobic activity, and can of course be adjusted accordingly to your fitness ability and preferences. 

#5. Weighted Hula Hoop

The weighted hula hoop trend amassed over 61,000 monthly searches and over 10 million TikTok views. Less of a hula hoop and more of a belt made up of detachable pieces with an attached weight that moves around your body, this trend is said to promote aerobic activity and weight loss. The idea behind the craze is that as your waist circumference inevitably decreases from the increased movement, pieces of the belt can be removed to fit your ever-shrinking size. While it’s a relatively inexpensive workout trend, with weighted belts available for only $15 here, experts warn that the repetitive motion is likely to see you hanging up your hoop before any real results start to show!

#6. Plank Challenge

TikTok is home to plenty of basic and advanced iterations of different plank challenges, each set to the beat and lyrics of different chart-topping songs. With the trend racking up 25,460 global monthly searches, and 13.4 million TikTok views, people everywhere are definitely still turning back to the basics for their workout inspo. There’s a variation of the infamous exercise for everyone, promoting core stability, shoulder strength, and all-around endurance along the way. 

#7. Hot Girl Walk

The infamous hot girl walk has inspired many over the past year. While the term has drummed up 18,300 monthly searches and 996.4 million TikTok views, you only need to embark on Sydney’s Bondi to Coogee coastal track to fully comprehend the workout’s influence on the masses. A ‘hot girl walk’ is a more manageable alternative to more intense cardio workouts (i.e running) and to really get into the spirit, it’s recommended you wear a matching activewear set, hold an almond cappuccino, and are accompanied by at least two friends. Hot girl walks can range from leisurely strolls, sweaty hikes, or grumpy girl stomps (ideal after a hellish day at the office).

#8. 5-minute Stairmaster Workout

TikTok is rampant with creators posting their personalised versions of the 5-minute Stairmaster trend. Amassing a total of 9,560 global monthly searches, and 329.9 million TikTok views, this is one fitness craze that has certainly been embraced by the online video platform. The workouts aim to promote an intense cardio burn in the short space of a few minutes, maximising your time in the gym. While they vary depending on each interpretation, the workouts generally involve a different machine setting for each minute of work, progressively intensifying the burn. 

#9. 3-2-8 Method

With 3,520 global monthly searches, the 3-2-8 method combines the benefits of strength training, pilates, and sustained low-impact cardio. Named after its structural requirements, the 3-2-8 method calls for each participant to train a weekly total of three strength sessions, two pilates sessions, and an average of 8,000 steps per day. It’s the perfect routine for the hot-girl-walking, pilates enthusiasts out there, but does require a certain level of commitment. Furthermore, the trend racked up a whopping 2.1 billion TikTok searches, making it by far the most popular trend on the app alone. 

#10. Ab Dance Workout

Abs, abs, abs. Strengthening and toning the core muscle group is a top priority for any fitness lover, but while crunches and planks are no doubt effective at targeting deep sore muscles, they’re hardly fun. With that in mind, it’s no surprise the ab dance workout, an enjoyable and music-central alternative, has amassed 561.7 million TikTok views, and 2.620 global monthly views.