The top fitness trends of 2017 experts predictions

In “The top fitness trends of 2017: experts’ predictions”, Nine explores the emerging fitness and nutrition trends expected to dominate 2017. Ricardo Riskalla, founder of RawFit and personal trainer, is featured offering insight into exercise trends, predicting a decline in high-intensity formats like HIIT and CrossFit.

Instead, he forecasts growth in yoga, ballet-inspired classes, and running, reflecting a broader movement towards fitness routines that emphasise flexibility, balance, and sustainable long-term health rather than purely intense performance. His perspective highlights a shift in the fitness industry toward mindful, functional, and lifestyle-friendly approaches to exercise.