
The annual Garmin "Fitness Report" compiles data from the millions of individuals using the Garmin Connect app to track their workouts, and the 2023 report is full of curious insights. Some data points, like running being the most popular activity among users, are not surprising. Others are.
Walking, cycling, strength training and cardio — in that order — make up the rest of the top five most popular activities. Other more nuanced activities saw sizable year-over-year growth in sessions recorded, including indoor rock climbing (+62%), e-biking (+62%), bouldering (+68%), tennis (+76%) and tracking running (+76%). But only one activity had over 100% growth in 2023.