Fitness Trends Worth Trying vs. Skipping
What’s In, What’s Over, and What Works Now
Every year brings a new “must-do” trend.
Some deserve attention. Some are hype.
Here’s the honest breakdown:
What’s In
Trends grounded in science and longevity:
Strength training progression
Consistent movement habits
Recovery and sleep prioritization
Heart-health focused cardio
Mobility and stability training
These have robust evidence behind them and produce real results.
What’s Over
Trends that feel shiny but deliver little:
Workouts with no progression
Quick fixes for fat loss
Training driven by aesthetics only
Programs with no structure or plan
If it doesn’t build consistency or measurable results, it’s not worth your time.
What Works Now
Choosing trends that complement your goals and amplify long term progress.
Use trends as tools — not frameworks.
Ask yourself:
Does this support my strength?
Does this improve consistency?
Will this measurably improve performance or health?
If the answer is yes, explore it. If not, skip it.
If you want help filtering trends and building a plan that fits you, start here:
www.trainitright.com/contact
Train It Right. You’re stronger than your excuses.
Zone-Based Training Explained Simply
What’s In, What’s Over, and What Works Now
Heart rate training gets confusing fast because of all the numbers and zones people throw around.
So let’s simplify what actually matters.
What’s In
Zone-based training that supports consistency and fat loss.
The key zones you should know:
Zone 1–2 (Low intensity) – Easy pace that improves fat metabolism, aerobic base, recovery capacity, and overall movement comfort.
Zone 3+ (Moderate to hard) – Great for conditioning, cardiovascular adaptation, and performance work.
You don’t need to obsess over every beat. You need general purpose and consistency.
What’s Over
Heart rate perfectionism.
Chasing exact percentages every single workout leads to stress, confusion, and inconsistent results.
Numbers are tools — not dictators.
What Works Now
Using heart rate to support your goals without overwhelming you.
If your goal is sustainable fat loss and improved cardio:
Aim for more Zone 2 heart rate work most days of the week
Keep sessions comfortable enough to sustain for time and consistency
Mix in zones 3–4 occasionally for conditioning without burnout
That’s the sweet spot.
If you need structured cardio built into a plan that fits your goals and lifestyle, I can help — start here:
www.trainitright.com/contact
Train It Right. You’re stronger than your excuses.
At-Home Fitness That Actually Works
What’s In, What’s Over, and What Works Now
For a long time, “at-home workouts” got a reputation for being ineffective or weak.
Truth is, the right at-home training can be just as impactful as a gym session when it’s smart and structured.
What’s In
Effective at-home training with minimal equipment.
You do not need a warehouse of machines to build strength and change your body.
Tools that work great at home include:
Resistance bands
Adjustable dumbbells
Walking pads for daily movement
Core and glute focused equipment
These allow progression and variety without taking up your whole space.
What’s Over
Random workouts you see on social feeds with no plan or progression.
Doing a different routine every day without tracking progression is fun once — not effective long term.
Consistency and progression beat variety without purpose.
What Works Now
Workouts built around resistance, control, and consistency.
At-home training should focus on:
Strength first
Progressive overload (yes, even with bands and dumbbells)
Movement quality
Weekly structure rather than spontaneous trends
If you want the exact weekly plan tailored to your goals, hit me up here:
www.trainitright.com/contact
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Soft Cardio and Sustainable Fat Loss
What’s In, What’s Over, and What Works Now
For a long time, cardio meant one thing.
More. Harder. Longer.
People thought fat loss required exhausting yourself, running your body into the ground, and living in a constant calorie burn mindset.
But fitness is evolving.
And honestly, the rise of soft cardio is one of the smartest shifts we’ve seen.
What’s In
Lower stress cardio that supports fat loss and health.
Soft cardio includes things like:
Incline walking
Zone 2 steady state
Cycling at an easy pace
Long outdoor walks
Low impact conditioning
It’s sustainable, joint friendly, and actually supports consistency.
What’s Over
Killing yourself with HIIT every day.
High intensity cardio has its place, but too much can backfire.
Especially for women.
Excessive HIIT can lead to:
Increased cortisol
Poor recovery
Burnout
Inflammation
Plateaus
Fat loss isn’t about punishment. It’s about consistency.
What Works Now
Cardio that you can recover from.
Soft cardio works because it supports:
Heart health
Daily calorie burn
Stress regulation
Longevity
Better adherence over time
Most people don’t need more intensity. They need more consistency.
If you want a fat loss plan that actually works with your lifestyle, I build those with my clients.
Contact me here:
www.trainitright.com/contact
Train It Right. You’re stronger than your excuses.
Mental Health and Movement
What’s In, What’s Over, and What Works Now
More people are finally talking about mental health in fitness — and that’s a great thing.
Movement isn’t just about how you look. It’s about how you feel.
What’s In
Recognizing movement as emotional support.
Exercise impacts:
Stress regulation
Mood
Sleep quality
Confidence
Resilience during tough periods
Movement is not a Band-Aid for deep emotional pain — but it is a powerful tool in your overall wellbeing toolbox.
What’s Over
Training purely for aesthetics at the expense of your psyche.
If your workouts make you anxious, overly rigid, or obsessed about metrics, that’s not wellness — that’s stress.
Fitness should enhance life, not interfere with it.
What Works Now
Integrating movement that supports your nervous system, not just your muscles.
This includes:
Strength training that builds confidence
Soft cardio that reduces stress
Recovery sessions that calm your nervous system
Yoga or mobility work that improves body awareness
The best results come when your physical and emotional systems are aligned.
If you want movement that supports both body and mind, let’s build it together:
www.trainitright.com/contact
Train It Right. You’re stronger than your excuses.
Functional Strength for Everyday Life
What’s In, What’s Over, and What Works Now
Aesthetic goals are valid.
But the best training builds more than a look.
It builds a body that works.
Functional strength is about training for real life.
What’s In
Movement that supports longevity.
Functional strength improves:
Posture
Balance
Core stability
Injury prevention
Confidence in daily movement
It’s strength that carries over into everything you do.
What’s Over
Training only for appearance.
Looking strong is great.
But feeling strong is better.
Training should enhance your life, not just your mirror.
What Works Now
Programs that combine strength and performance.
The best results come from training that includes:
Compound lifts
Unilateral work
Core stability
Mobility
Progressive overload
That’s how you build a capable body.
If you want functional strength built into your plan, reach out for coaching:
www.trainitright.com/contact
Train It Right. You’re stronger than your excuses.
Wearable Tech and Data Driven Fitness
What’s In, What’s Over, and What Works Now
Fitness technology is everywhere now.
Smart watches. Rings. Apps. Metrics.
And data can be incredibly useful.
But it can also become obsessive if you don’t understand what matters.
What’s In
Using wearables as a tool, not a ruler.
Wearables can help track:
Steps
Heart rate
Sleep trends
Recovery patterns
Activity consistency
This information can support smarter decisions.
What’s Over
Letting numbers control your life.
Your watch is not the boss.
If you feel good, perform well, and stay consistent, that matters more than a perfect score.
Data is feedback, not identity.
What Works Now
Tracking the metrics that actually matter.
The most useful metrics are:
Weekly step averages
Training performance progression
Sleep consistency
Resting heart rate trends
Overall adherence
Not perfection.
I love my Ultrahuman and highly suggest it.
If you want a coach to interpret your data and build a plan around it, contact me here:
www.trainitright.com/contact
Train It Right. You’re stronger than your excuses.
Recovery as a Training Tool
What’s In, What’s Over, and What Works Now
Recovery used to be treated like an afterthought.
Now, it’s one of the biggest performance advantages you can have.
If you want real results, recovery is not optional.
It’s part of the program.
What’s In
Recovery as a pillar of progress.
Recovery includes:
Rest days
Mobility work
Stretching
Breathwork
Sleep
Nervous system regulation
Your body does not change in the workout.
It changes after, when it repairs.
What’s Over
The grind mentality.
Training harder and harder without recovering is not discipline.
It’s a fast track to injury, inflammation, and burnout.
More is not always better.
Better is better.
What Works Now
Training with recovery built in.
The strongest physiques and healthiest bodies come from balance:
Push hard when it’s time
Recover properly
Repeat consistently
That’s how you build a body that lasts.
If you want help structuring your training and recovery properly, reach out for coaching here:
www.trainitright.com/contact
Train It Right. You’re stronger than your excuses.
Low Impact Strength Training for Longevity
What’s In, What’s Over, and What Works Now
For years, fitness culture pushed the idea that harder is always better.
More sweat. More soreness. More intensity.
But the truth is, the future of fitness is shifting toward something smarter.
Low impact strength training is becoming essential for long term health, especially for women, busy professionals, and active adults over 40.
What’s In
Joint friendly strength work that builds muscle for life.
Low impact does not mean low effort.
It means training in a way that challenges your muscles while protecting your joints and connective tissue.
This style of training prioritizes:
Control
Tempo
Stability
Time under tension
Consistency over chaos
And it works.
What’s Over
Destroying your body to prove you worked hard.
If your training leaves you constantly inflamed, exhausted, or injured, that’s not fitness.
That’s burnout.
The goal is to build a body that performs, not a body that breaks down.
What Works Now
Strength training that supports longevity.
This approach improves:
Lean muscle
Metabolism
Bone density
Hormone health
Posture and balance
Injury prevention
And it’s sustainable.
Why This Matters for Women
Strength training is one of the most powerful tools women have for:
Maintaining muscle as we age
Supporting insulin sensitivity
Improving body composition
Reducing osteoporosis risk
Staying strong through every stage of life
The best program is the one you can stay consistent with.
The Longevity Mindset
The goal isn’t just a quick result.
The goal is strength that lasts for decades.
If you want a plan built around longevity, fat loss, and real strength, I coach women through exactly that.
Contact me here for online coaching:
www.trainitright.com/contact
Train It Right. You’re stronger than your excuses.
Vibration Plates and Whole Body Activation
What’s In, What’s Over, and What Works Now
Fitness trends come and go fast. Some are genuinely useful. Some are just noise with good marketing.
Vibration plates have made a big comeback lately, and I get why. They look impressive, they feel intense, and they’re being sold as the next shortcut.
So here’s the honest answer.
Vibration plates can absolutely have a place in a smart routine. But only when you understand what they actually do, and what they do not do.
What’s In
Using vibration plates for activation and recovery.
These platforms create rapid vibrations that trigger reflexive muscle contractions. That means your muscles are working even when you’re holding a basic position.
Used properly, vibration plates can support:
Better muscle activation before training
Improved circulation
Low impact core engagement
Recovery work on rest days
Joint friendly movement for people easing back into exercise
This is where they make sense.
What’s Over
The idea that vibration plates replace real training.
Standing on a vibration plate is not going to replace progressive strength work. It’s not a fat loss magic trick.
They are not a substitute for:
Strength training
Consistency
Nutrition
A structured plan that progresses over time
If someone is promising effortless transformation, that’s marketing, not physiology.
What Works Now
Using vibration plates as an add on, not the foundation.
The best way to use them is strategically:
5 to 10 minutes in a warm up
Core activation holds
Balance work
Gentle recovery sessions
Short, intentional, effective.
Who Benefits Most
Vibration plates can be especially helpful for:
Adults over 40 who want joint friendly activation
People returning from injury
Busy professionals who want a recovery tool
Anyone who struggles to feel certain muscles working properly
The Bottom Line
Tools are only powerful when the foundation is strong.
The foundation is still strength, structure, and consistency.
If you want a routine that actually works for your body and your goals, that’s exactly what I build with my clients.
If you want coaching support and a plan tailored to you, reach out here:
www.trainitright.com/contact
Train It Right. You’re stronger than your excuses.
