The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has predicted the Fitness trends for 2012.  The number one spot still goes to the Educated, Certified and Experienced Fitness Professionals. Strength training comes in at second place, followed by Fitness programs for older adults.

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1. Educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals

2. Strength training

3. Fitness programs for older adults

4. Exercise and weight loss

5. Children and obesity

6. Personal training

7. Core training

8. Group personal training

9. ZUMBA and other dance workouts*

10. Functional fitness

11. Yoga

12. Comprehensive health promotion programming at the worksite

13. Boot camp

14. Outdoor activities*

15. Reaching new markets

16. Spinning (indoor cycling)

17. Sport-specific training

18. Worker incentive programs

19. Wellness coaching

20. Physician referrals

*Indicates a top 20 position new for 2012