2021 Wellness & Fitness Trends According to Classpass

Classpass recently released Wellness and Fitness predictions for 2021! Classpass looked at data and insights from 30,000 boutique studios, gyms, spas, and wellness partners across 30 countries. Read on below to see the top 5 trends that will be led the way in 2021.

1. A Quick Sweat Session for a Lunch

For the first time, the research shows that 12 pm is the most popular time to work out during the week. With more people working from home, people are spending their lunch breakfast moving their body.

2. Fitness Travel Is In, No Passport Required

With digital options, you are no longer limited to your geographical location, so it’s the perfect chance to take a dance class with a friend across the country or revisit a studio you loved on vacation. More than half of Classpass members are chiming in regularly for classes taught from other cities.

3. Open Air Gyms Are a Breath of Fresh Air

Outdoor workouts first emerged in Europe and have continued to grow in demand throughout the US. 4 in 5 surveyed ClassPass members are willing to try outdoor classes — ClassPass has added a search for “Outdoors” classes to support this trend, and the number of outdoor class options has increased by 400% in 2020.

4. Corporate Wellness Benefits Have Become a Must-Have for Companies

25% of professionals are exercising more now than at the start of COVID-19, with 1 in 5 using their previous commute time to exercise

5. People Will Head Back To Studios Once They Feel Safe

92% of professionals hope to return to fitness studios and gyms in 2021, with 40% planning to return exclusively to in-studio workouts when they feel safe to do so (source: Nov 2020 study of 2,185 professionals from 19 countries)

For a full report, visit classpass.com.