The Fastest-Growing Workout of 2024
The fastest-growing workout of 2024 pulled a bit of a Tonya Harding on the competition. While it wasn’t the most-booked exercise on ClassPass — that honor goes to pilates, which users did 84% more than in 2023 — ice skating saw a massive booking boost this year, with reservations rising by 698%.
What’s Behind the Rise of Ice Skating
According to the app’s year-end report, “community-centric activities” and team sports saw a rise in popularity this year. Ice skating was the most dramatic of all, growing by 698%. As a workout, it targets muscles all over the body, and despite freezing temps, it can certainly work up a sweat.
Benefits of Ice Skating as a Workout
Fitness expert Nataly Komova told Woman & Home that skaters exercise almost all body muscles. “This is partly because of the synchronized leg movement that happens while you skate, which in the long run, boosts joint flexibility. It’s also good for the heart as the movement and exertion improve your circulation and your heart rate.”
Peter Zapalo, the director of sports science and medicine for US Figure Skating, agrees. “It has cardiovascular benefits as it trains both your aerobic and anaerobic systems, and it’s a fantastic overall body challenge to your core, your balance, your coordination, and your posterior chain,” he said.
Other Rising Trends
As for other rising trends, volleyball also spiked by 256%, while soccer went up 158% since last year, all of which ClassPass attributes to Olympic excitement over the summer as well as anticipation of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Most Popular Workouts
Following pilates in the No. 1 spot — for the second year in a row — were yoga, strength training, cycling, barre, boxing, general “gym time,” running, dance, and low-impact training.
Workout Patterns
ClassPass also measured when people are working out. Tuesday was the most popular day of the week, followed by Wednesday, Monday, and Thursday, as most people got their sweat time in during the work week. Sunday was the least popular day for a workout, with a peak in reservations right after work at 5:30 pm.
Conclusion
In conclusion, ice skating has emerged as the fastest-growing workout of 2024, with reservations rising by 698%. Other rising trends include volleyball and soccer, which can be attributed to Olympic excitement and anticipation. Pilates and yoga remain popular, while Tuesday and Wednesday are the most popular days for working out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the fastest-growing workout of 2024?
A: Ice skating, with reservations rising by 698%.
Q: What other sports saw a rise in popularity?
A: Volleyball and soccer, with bookings increasing by 256% and 158%, respectively.
Q: Why did these sports see a rise in popularity?
A: The rise in popularity can be attributed to Olympic excitement and anticipation.
Q: What are the most popular workouts on ClassPass?
A: Pilates, yoga, strength training, cycling, barre, boxing, general “gym time,” running, dance, and low-impact training.
