Back to the basics in 2008

As I look into my crystal fitness ball, I see images of what 2008 may bring in the way of workout trends. The more I look, the clearer it becomes that the the theme of '08 will be: Back to the Basics.

People are becoming more and more fed up with suped-up exercise machines and lackluster results. Consequently, they are returning to workout principles that, for some reason or another, have sort of fallen out of fashion in the last ten years or so. That being said, expect to see an increase in the use of kettlebells, circuit training workouts, jumping rope, pull-ups, and other body weight exercises.

It's easy to make this prognostication because this changeover is already taking place. Old fashion hard work has -- and will -- again become an integral part of physical fitness.