In the last few days the Global Garmin Connect Fitness Report 2021 curated by Garmin International. Thanks to data from Garmin smartwatch owners, it was possible accurately identify the main activities performed by users during the 2021The results obtained thanks to the Garmin Connect app have demonstrated how users the platform has recorded a record number of fitness-related activities.
Surprising numbers
By analyzing in more detail the data contained within the research conducted by Garmin, it was discovered that in the last year the number of indoor training sessions has doubled compared to outdoor onesIn 2021, indoor fitness sessions increased by 20,54% compared to 2020, with Pilates and yoga are among the most popular disciplinesWellness activities have also seen strong growth, with a significant increase in breathing sessions. Training sessions carried out outdoors also increased, by 9,52% to be precise.. Among these is the practice of gravel had the greatest growth, coming close to touching a increase of 50% in just one year.
A look at the world
The 2021 Global Garmin Connect Fitness Report revealed how the desire to do sports has affected all continents. Remaining in Europe alone, it was possible to note how in the western part of our continent, cycling has had a real explosion with a 59,86% increase in gravel rides compared to 2020An even more significant percentage with regards to Eastern Europe, where growth reached 66,13%In general, all outdoor activities saw a significant increase in 2021.
Joe Schrick, Vice President of Garmin's fitness segment, wanted to summarize with these words what emerged from the Global Garmin Connect Fitness Report 2021: «Faced with the continued limitations and the emergence of new variants of Covid 19 – he said – Users logged a record number of fitness-related activities in 2021We already knew the performance-oriented nature of our users, Data shows that not even a global pandemic can thwart their relentless desire to “Beat Yesterday”».
