Discover the Wellbeing Trends of 2025
New year, new goals! And what better way to kick off 2025 than with a little inspiration? With Urban Sports Club, you can explore the latest wellbeing trends and get ahead of the curve. Ready to become a trendsetter? Here’s how you can get started:
1. Reformer Pilates – The Hype Continues
Reformer Pilates was already gaining traction last year, and in 2025, it’s taking center stage! This workout, using a special resistance-based training machine, strengthens your entire body while improving flexibility. What makes it unique? It targets deep muscles and enhances core stability. Curious to give it a go? Try it out at studios like The Pilates Movement in Berlin, Pilatesbee or selda pilates 35 in Munich, or REFORMA in Cologne. With the rising demand, even more studios are opening their doors this year – Holmes Place Boutique in Berlin, YTTP in Cologne, and the Dutch concept Roform Pilates Reformer are all expanding across Germany in 2025.
2. Social Fitness Events – Get Fit and Make Friends
Fitness is no longer just about working out; it’s about connecting with others. According to Urban Sports Club’s November 2024 survey, 31% of members love training with friends, and 36% have met new people or even made friends through their membership. The Urban Sports Club community is growing, and group activities are bringing people closer. Whether it’s a beach volleyball match at BeachMitte in Berlin, a group run with ndo.RUN.club in Cologne or tackling your last burpee during a HYROX Double workout at RheinGym in Cologne – 2025 is the year to meet new people while breaking a sweat. Who knows? Your next workout could lead to your next friendship!
| How You Worked Out in 2024 First off, we’re amazed by how active you were in 2024! On average, you checked in 5 times a month – one visit more than the year before! Fitness held its spot as the most popular category, with 42% of all bookings. Yoga came in second at 13%, while Indoor Cycling made its debut in third place with 7%. Bouldering and swimming followed, each with 6%. Another exciting highlight: you’re more adventurous than ever! According to our member survey from November 2024, 79% of you tried a new sport in 2024 – a 10% increase from the previous year. |
3. Boxing Fitness – Strength, Stamina, and Mental Toughness
Boxing Fitness combines dynamic punching moves with intense cardio and strength exercises. It’s a full-body workout that also pushes your mental limits. From Guts & Glory Boxclub and Sportcenter Kautz in Cologne to BoXFit and Kickboxen Deutschland in Munich, this trend is a must-try for anyone who loves a challenge. You can also check out the boutique concept STORM Bootcamp, available in Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin, and soon Lübeck.
4. Wellness & Recovery – The Art of Rest
Wellbeing isn’t just about exercise – recovery is just as important. In 2024, wellness and recovery check-ins grew to 7% of all bookings, and this trend is only set to grow in 2025. Urban Sports Club offers countless ways to unwind, from saunas and relaxing lymphatic massages to rejuvenating hours at spas like Bäderland Bartholomäustherme in Hamburg. In Munich, you can recharge at Parkclub Nymphenburg or Phönixbad Ottobrunn. In Berlin, try the LIQUIDROM for a truly unique experience. Do you want to understand your body better? Get a body composition analysis at SKILL in Cologne or UpUpGo in Berlin. Also discover some of the most beautiful saunas in Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, and Munich.
| Why You Got Moving in 2024 According to our November survey, here’s what motivated you most last year: 61% feel healthier, more active, and fitter 56% reduced sitting time and increased movement 41% improved their stress management 28% achieved a better work-life balance 25% experienced positive effects on their mental health 19% enjoyed better sleep 13% felt more productive, creative, and motivated Company fitness programs played a big role, too: 44% of members discovered Urban Sports Club through workplace benefits. And the impact is clear: 41% said regular exercise improved their stress management, and nearly 38% reported fewer sick days in 2024. |
5. Healthy Back – Prevention is Key
Back pain is one of the most common complaints among working adults – and it’s on the rise. Back-focused training is set to become even more important in 2025, and the classes already accounted for around 14 percent of all bookings at Urban Sports Club in 2024. Programs combining yoga, Pilates, and functional training are especially popular for preventing back pain. Check out classes at Casa Flow in Berlin, Salon de Shakti in Munich, or Lorenzen Training in Hamburg to give your back some love. Swimming is also a great way to strengthen your back muscles without putting stress on your joints. With your Urban Sports Club membership, you can discover some of the most beautiful swimming pools in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main and Dresden.
2025 is your year for wellbeing – fit, healthy, and balanced. Dive into the latest trends, try something new, and make time to recover. Which trend will you try first? Let us know in the comments!
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