Top 20 fitness trends for 2009 - find them here

Drum roll please -- the Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2009 have been released by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Guess what? They look fairly similar to the 2008 list. But one good thing -- a trend is far more entrenched than a fad, so if you like the 2009 list, they're here to stay awhile.

More than 1,500 ACSM-certified fitness professionals worldwide provided their input to reveal the following trends for 2009:

• Educated and experienced fitness professionals: Whether it's your aerobics, yoga or another instructor, choose professionals certified by accredited organizations. Accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies is the gold standard.
• Children and obesity: Kids are on the fitness radar, now we need to attract them into a safe harbor of lifelong fitness to combat the obesity epidemic.
• Personal training: Hopefully the days of Joe Trainer credentialed solely by big biceps is a thing of the past at most health clubs.
  
  

Check out the 2009 Top 20 here -- wobble boards (pictured) and BOSU balls are rising stars, the core continues strong, and wellness coaching made the list.