New research reveals the cities in the UK that are working out at home the most and the workouts that are most popular, as the nation adjusts their exercise routines during lockdown.
PureGym conducted the research by analysing recent Google search data from the UK for a range of home workout related terms. According to the data, it’s Liverpudlians that are currently searching the most for home workouts, followed by those in Plymouth, Bristol and Manchester. When it comes to the North-South divide, the North comes out on top – with the South contributing only three of the top 10 cities.
Top 10 Most Active Cities For Home Workouts
- Liverpool
- Plymouth
- Bristol
- Manchester
- Leicester
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Hull
- Belfast
- Brighton and Hove
The research also looked at where certain types of home workouts were most popular in the UK. The results show that Liverpool, the city that topped the top 10, is also where both bootcamp and pole fitness home workouts are the most popular at the moment.
Bristolians are searching for both yoga and HIIT workouts the most, whereas dance and Zumba are most popular in Swansea and Plymouth respectively.
| At home workout | Most popular in.. |
| Yoga | Bristol |
| Pole fitness | Liverpool |
| Pilates | Edinburgh |
| HIIT | Bristol |
| Kettlebell | Glasgow |
| Barre/ballet | Newcastle |
| Dance | Swansea |
| Bootcamp | Liverpool |
| Kickboxing | Coventry |
| Zumba | Plymouth |
Looking at the UK as whole, the research shows what the nation’s top home workouts are, and what body parts we’re focusing on.
HIIT, interval training that is made up of short bouts of cardio exercises, is the UK’s most searched for type of home workout, followed by kettlebells. Yoga, which is known for aiding both physical and mental wellbeing, is the third most popular home workout.
UK’s Favourite Home Workouts
- HIIT
- Kettlebells
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Barre/ballet
As well as types of workouts, the research also shows that the UK is searching for exercises for particular parts of the body. Abs are the nation’s most searched for exercises at the moment, followed by shoulders, back and chest.
UK’s Top Exercise Focuses
- Abs
- Shoulders
- Back
- Chest
- Arms
PureGym Insider Kay (@kaypuregym) commented: “After such a shift in routine for those that are used to going to the gym regularly, it’s fascinating to use search data to see how the nation is adjusting to working out from home. With a number of free workouts on our website, social channels and on the PureGym App, we’re still here to help our members stay fit and healthy even from home.”
To read more about the research and find free home workouts visit: https://www.puregym.com/blog/which-city-is-searching-for-home-workouts-the-most/