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Fitness becoming efficient, cheap

Where is fitness going in 2010? Well, people want to sweat, get it done quickly and not spend a lot of money.

The American Council on Exercise announced the top 10 fitness trends for 2010 based on an annual survey of personal trainers, group fitness experts and others. The key words are "unique" and "efficient."

"We understand that people are busier than ever and will look for workouts that offer the results they seek while fitting within their already jam-packed schedules," said the council's Cedric X. Bryant.

So, according to a council news release, look for:

• Cost-conscious workouts at fitness clubs and at home: The impact of the economy continues to affect the choices of fitness enthusiasts and health clubs alike.

• Group training: Individuals will scale back on personal training sessions to take advantage of small-group training and group class participation.

• Time-efficient workouts: Shorter yet higher-intensity workouts will be more appealing to those with busy schedules.

• Exergaming: Exergames will continue to climb in popularity and be taken to the next level.

• Boomer-specific programs: Growing numbers of boomers recognize the multitude of benefits that come along with regular exercise participation.

• Functional training workouts, including popular suspension training tools such as TRX.

• Health and fitness awareness: These diverse groups will work together in the fight against physical inactivity and obesity.

• Importance of proper professional credentials.

• Specialty exercise classes: specialty classes such as ethnic dance, hooping, pole dancing and Zumba.

• Fitness training tools: Tracking gadgets, online tools and mobile phone applications offer fitness programs and meal plans people can access 24-7.

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