Remote personal training, Hyrox and the “30-30-30” rule saw big search increases over the past year, which bodes well for their popularity in 2025
Fitness trends come and go, but search data can offer insight into how people prioritize health and wellness. Fitness search data from the past year demonstrates the rise of emerging movements and nostalgic favorites, along with the fall of some former fitness fads.
Athletech News breaks down the fitness trends that saw the biggest increases in Google search activity in 2024, according to data from PureGym’s annual fitness report.
Remote Personal Training Tops the Charts
Leading the pack as the fastest-growing fitness trend of 2024 is remote personal training, which saw a 414% increase in interest year-over-year. Once a necessity during the pandemic, virtual training has evolved into a preferred choice for many consumers.
Hyrox Grows in Awareness, Popularity
Another highlight of 2024 was the continued rise of Hyrox, a competitive fitness race that combines endurance and functional strength.
Hyrox had a 233% increase in searches year-on-year, likely due in part to international expansion. One in ten people planning to participate in a fitness-themed event in 2024 either entered or planned to enter a Hyrox event, according to PureGym data.
TikTok’s Influence: The ’30-30-30 Rule’
TikTok’s impact on health and fitness trends remains undeniable, with the “30-30-30 rule” emerging as a standout trend in 2024. Searches for this concept—which involves eating 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up, followed by 30 minutes of low-intensity exercise—spiked by 175%.
The rule’s resurgence is largely credited to TikTok personality and biologist/biohacker Gary Brecka, whose videos have brought renewed attention to this weight-loss strategy.
Back to Basics: Primal Fitness, ‘Quadrobics’ See Spikes
“Quadrobics,” a full-body workout inspired by animal movements, saw a 174% increase in searches. Primal fitness – which also includes movements like crawling, climbing, and balancing – has become popular for its focus on natural, functional movements. Many fitness enthusiasts are drawn to these workouts for their ability to improve overall body awareness, coordination, and core strength.
Nostalgia Returns With Step Aerobics, Rollerblading
Retro fitness trends made a major comeback in 2024, with step aerobics (+124%) and rollerblading (+123%) ranking among the top searches. Step aerobics, in particular, has found new life through creative choreography and integration into high-energy group classes. Rollerblading has also become a popular way to combine cardio and outdoor fun.
Other Trending Searches
Other notable fitness searches in 2024 included:
- Stroller Fitness (+127%): This trend caters to parents looking to stay active while spending quality time with their little ones.
- Functional Fitness (+124%): The versatile training style continues to attract a dedicated following.
- Hiking (+122%): The activity increased in popularity as people sought ways to stay fit and connect with nature.
Fitness Fads Lose Ground
Wall Pilates, which involves using a wall for extra resistance, experienced a 55% decline in searches as the year progressed. Similarly, TikTok-driven trends like soft hiking, a more relaxed approach to the activity (-56%), and 12-3-30, a popular treadmill activity that involves walking at an inclination of 12% at 3 miles per hour for 30 minutes (-55%), saw significant drops in interest.
Data for this article was sourced from PureGym’s annual UK Fitness Report, which ranked 2024 trends based on percentage increase in Google searches between July – September 2023 and July – September 2024.
