Top 45 Fitness Trends in August

From High-Tech Squash Games to Wearable Swimming Systems

— August 28, 2016 — Lifestyle
Alongside of classic sports and workout activities, the top August 2016 fitness ideas cater to niches with of-the-moment themes that involve celebrity influencers, global sporting events and popular anime games. These unique fusions of health, wellness and entertainment are encouraging for non-athletic consumers who want to try a new form of physical activity.

This year's Summer Olympics inspired the creation of VR sports experiences from Samsung, as well as pop-up sports shops that will help visitors learn a little bit more about the history of the iconic sporting event.

With the rise in popularity of Pokémon Go as a global phenomenon, there's been a 'Pokérun' created by Virgin Active in order to help the people of London, England stay fit, while also capturing as many Pocket Monsters as they can.
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High-Tech Squash Games
High-Tech Squash Games
interactiveSquash is an Active Video Game Inspired by Sports
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Wearable Swimming Systems
Wearable Swimming Systems
The Marlin System Offers Detailed Analysis Of Your Swims
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All-Encompassing Competition Apps
All-Encompassing Competition Apps
The WhozTop App Lets Users Participate in Themed Challenges
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Professional Sports Partnerships
Professional Sports Partnerships
The NBA and Tissot Partnerd to Create a New Shot Clock
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Olympic-Inspired Watch Bands
Olympic-Inspired Watch Bands
Apple Released National Flag Watch Bands, But Only In Rio
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Record-Breaking Fitness Classes
Record-Breaking Fitness Classes
Müllerlight Created the World's Largest Exercise Ball Workout
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Gamified Motivation Apps
Gamified Motivation Apps
Proof! Lets Users Complete Goals While Competing with Peers
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App-Based Gym Accessories
App-Based Gym Accessories
The Monkii Bars 2 is a Gym and Personal Trainer that Goes Anywhere
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Gamified Anime Marathons
Gamified Anime Marathons
Runners Can Play 'Pokémon Go' at Virgin Active's 'Pokérun'
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Condom-Made Sportswear
Condom-Made Sportswear
SKYN Condoms and Sid Lee Used Condom Material to Develop a Jumpsuit
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Geometric Shoe Exteriors
Geometric Shoe Exteriors
Adidas' Polygon Pack Features Classic Styles with a Twist
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Lightweight Ventilated Shoes
Lightweight Ventilated Shoes
This Lightweight Shoe Blends Flyknit Construction With Air Max Design
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Performance-Boosting Baseball Cleats
Performance-Boosting Baseball Cleats
The Nike Zoom Trout 3 Shoes Maximize Baseball Performance
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Snazzy Soccer Apparel
Snazzy Soccer Apparel
The New Barcelona Away Kit Features Flashy Shades Of Purple and Pink
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Incentivized Fitness Apps
Incentivized Fitness Apps
The Earthmiles App Rewards Users With Redeemable Miles
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Athletic Rave Classes
Athletic Rave Classes
The BeLive Fitness Movement Turns Workouts Into a Dance Party Atmosphere
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Spectacular Soccer Apparel
Spectacular Soccer Apparel
The New Liverpool Home Kit Promises Optimum Performance and Style
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Feminine Health Trackers
Feminine Health Trackers
The Bellabeat Leaf Tracks Women's Health and Helps Manage Stress
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Ceremonial Athletic Jackets
Ceremonial Athletic Jackets
These Nike Team Jackets Are Designed For Medal-Receiving Olympians
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Athletic Female Empowerment Ads
Athletic Female Empowerment Ads
Nike's New Ad Features an All-Female Cast of Indian Athletes
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Magisterial Soccer Shoes
Magisterial Soccer Shoes
This New Nike Magista Soccer Shoe Promises Next-Level Performance
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Spiked Sprinting Shoes
Spiked Sprinting Shoes
These Nike Shoes Are Designed For Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
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Celebrity-Branded Workouts
Celebrity-Branded Workouts
Serena Williams & Kevin Hart Team Up for a Nike App Workout
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Resuscitated Running Shoes
Resuscitated Running Shoes
These Nike Running Shoes Revisit Classic Sportswear Constructions
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Athletic Training Cabins
Athletic Training Cabins
The 'Summer Sport' Cabin Makes Training at Home Easy for Amateur Athletes
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Vitamin-Delivering Fitness Wearables
Vitamin-Delivering Fitness Wearables
STYR Labs' System Tracks Eating and Delivers Nutrition Items
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Multisport GPS Watches
Multisport GPS Watches
The Suunto Spartan Ultra Watch is Designed For Versatile Athletes
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Sprinter-Made Athletic Shoes
Sprinter-Made Athletic Shoes
Olympian Allyson Felix Had a Hand Creating a Special Nike Design
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Children's Sports Program Campaigns
Children's Sports Program Campaigns
This Soccer Campaign Encourages Community Interaction
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Anti-Weight Loss Fitness Bloggers
Anti-Weight Loss Fitness Bloggers
This Instagram Fitness Blogger Shows That Scales are Irrelevant
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Travel-Friendly Sportswear
Travel-Friendly Sportswear
Kim Jones Collaborated with Nike for a Line Designed for Rio Athletes
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VR Swimming Lessons
VR Swimming Lessons
Children Can Overcome Their Fear of Water with This New Program
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Aerodynamic Cycling Bodysuits
Aerodynamic Cycling Bodysuits
3D Printing and Wind Tunnel Technology Was Used for This Bodysuit
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Supportive Sports Bras
Supportive Sports Bras
The New Nike Pro Bra Collection is Suitable For Every Body Type
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Modest Muslim Sportswear
Modest Muslim Sportswear
The Gerak Plus Label Offers Modest Apparel for Active Muslim Women
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Cut-Out Pilates Socks
Cut-Out Pilates Socks
These Gripped Socks Have a Fashionable and Athletically Inclined Design
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Olympian VR Experiences
Olympian VR Experiences
Samsung Users Will Be Able to See the Olympics in Virtual Reality
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Baby-Centric Yoga Mats
Baby-Centric Yoga Mats
Magic Carpet Yoga Mats' 'Happy Baby' Collection Targets Active Parents
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Olympic-Inspired Sports Shops
Olympic-Inspired Sports Shops
This Sports Pop-Up Shop is an Extension of a Museum Exhibition
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Refreshed Signature Shoes
Refreshed Signature Shoes
The Kevin Durant Signature Shoe Celebrates the Player's New Team
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Affordable Fitness Trackers
Affordable Fitness Trackers
The Garmin Vívofit Fitness Band is Simple, Long-Lasting and Motivating
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Two-In-One Sports Bottles
Two-In-One Sports Bottles
Duothirst is the First Reusable Bottle That Can Hold Two Drinks At Once
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Infinity Sport Scarves
Infinity Sport Scarves
The 'Hooded Infinity Sport Towel' Lets Gym-Goers Carry Towels with Ease
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Bespoke Fitness Equipment
Bespoke Fitness Equipment
PENT. Creates Luxury Fitness Ware That Beautifies Gyms
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Supportive Sock-Like Sneakers
Supportive Sock-Like Sneakers
These Stylish Nike Sneakers Expand and Contract in All Directions
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