This may indicate that the trends for where we will travel, how we will train and what we will eat in 2024 are about time and money. But it is entirely possible to both get in shape, eat well and experience cool new places in an efficient and affordable way. Hanna Sundquist is a personal trainer and owner of the fitness portal Shape Up. She sees a clear shift in what is important to people who want to get in shape. Exercise: Balance, nature and women’s health – In the past, it was a bit about being a superhuman. You had to train hard every day, sleep little and eat minimally. Now it is more important to find a balance between enough sleep, good recovery and a balanced diet, says Sundquist. PATIENCE: – Many people would like to both see and feel the effect of the training immediately, but remember that training results require time, continuity and discipline, says Hanna Sundquist, editor-in-chief of Shape Up magazine, personal trainer and instructor. Photo: Shape up She highlights several things that she thinks we will see more of when it comes to training in 2024: Home training: This became a big deal during the pandemic, when the training centers were closed and we were told to stay at home. – Many opened their eyes to how easy and effective it is to train from home. Home training is still in the air like never before, and many people subscribe to online services that make it more motivating to train at home. Niche training: – The most popular forms of training I think we will see in 2024 are probably yoga, crossfit, running and heavy strength training with weights. Ice bathing will also take off in 2024. It probably cannot be categorized as exercise, even if the goal is improved health for many of those who do it. HIIT (high intensity interval training): – This really hit the scene a few years ago, and it doesn’t look like it will slow down anytime soon. I think we will see that many people want to train HIIT in 2024, precisely because we live hectic lives and want to get the maximum effect from little time in training. Outdoor training: – Nature never goes out of fashion. Since more and more of us are sitting inside and working on computers for large parts of the day, I think we will see an increase in outdoor hours at the studio, and not least people who want to exercise outside. Since we also have an increased focus on health in the big picture, more people have also become aware of the importance of getting enough daylight during the day. In addition, Hanna Sundquist sees an increased focus on women’s health. Top sport has started to think more and more about it in training, and now ordinary people are following suit, she believes. – There is more talk about how, among other things, the menstrual cycle and contraception affect training. In addition, more research is being done on pregnancy and exercise, says Sundquist. And when we have trained, it is important to eat. In this regard, nutrition consultant Maria Thompson Clausen has clear ideas about what we can expect more of in 2024. Tips for those who want to start training Find the form of training that works in your everyday life. The training that works is the one you actually get to do. Maybe you have to settle for 20 minutes twice a week, and that is incredibly much better than nothing. Don’t go too hard. Many people set overly ambitious goals in January. From having had an inactive Christmas accompanied by Christmas food, you suddenly have to stay away from sweets and exercise all the way down to the basement. Then you are asking to fail! Start gradually. Lower the requirements for what you should train, and give yourself a pat on the back for the little you get done. Start small and avoid the all-or-nothing mindset. Avoid comparing yourself to others. Focus on yourself and your own starting point, and remember that everyone has started somewhere. Get the training into your calendar and see training as an important meeting that you cannot cancel. Get all your training clothes ready the day before, and train before you have time to decide whether you should or not. Include family and/or friends in your exercise plans. It will be easier to get started if you are together about it. Seek help from a personal trainer or in an online portal to gain increased knowledge about what you should train and to get motivation to get started. Source: Hanna Sundquist The food in 2024: Freezers, grits and Mexican leftovers – I think more people will focus on more food from scratch, simple ingredients and raw materials, says Clausen. She is followed by more than 80,000 on Instagram and sees that more and more people want to eat food that provides surplus and energy, which is good for the body. SIMPLE: Maria Thompson Clausen believes that it does not have to be so complicated to cook good and healthy food. Photo: Team Tomorrow – It’s usually about more fruit, berries, vegetables, cereals, pulses and nuts, she says. Kristoffer Tvilde has the same impression. For her 134,000 followers on Instagram, Tvilde balances creative cooking and clever food solutions with affordable everyday favorites and food rescue. He believes the food this year will be more ingredient-based and short-hauled. Preferably with an exciting twist. – Then I think of fusion dishes where Norwegian vegetables, fish and meat are mixed in classic dishes from, for example, Mexico or Thailand. It’s golden for using up leftovers or limp vegetables. SPICES: Kristoffer Tvilde is a familiar food face to many. He believes fusion dishes, leftovers and flavors from the Middle East will characterize 2024. Photo: Privat And there is one slightly forgotten everyday hero in particular, Tvilde strikes a blow for. – Barley groats are cheap, healthy and have a long shelf life. This Norwegian grain is good in many dishes, and is a great substitute for rice. The food influencer believes that it will become more trendy to be a food saver, and that most people will actively use the freezer to avoid food waste in 2024. And that may be a good idea. According to a new report, it is urgent to put measures in place if we are to reach the goal of halving the amount of food that is thrown away by 2023. – I also believe that the fear of dates will be cured for many people. That more people see, smell and taste the food before they decide whether it should go in the bin. And if you want, you could perhaps consider a trip to be inspired? In addition to old classics, there are some new destinations that could be big this year. Tips when you lack inspiration in the kitchen Introduce a leftover dinner a week and try your hand at Asian sauces or the like. Think sour, sweet or salty. Find inspiration from others, for example Instagram, TikTok, websites or cookbooks. Make it as simple as possible, you will go a long way with few ingredients. Fill up the kitchen with dry goods and spices so that you always have something handy in stock. Legumes are cheap and very underrated. Both the dry ones and the ones in lacquer work great and have a long shelf life. Look to the Middle East for exciting combinations and spices in 2024. Sources: Maria Thompson Clausen and Kristoffer Tvilde. Travel: Cheap destinations and smart planning Responsible editor for the magazine Vagabond Reiselyst, Torild Moland, believes that economics has a lot to say about our travel patterns for next year. – Despite the poor krone exchange rate and expensive mortgages, we travel almost as much as before. But we have become far more price conscious than before, says Moland. – We choose cheaper destinations to a greater extent. Albania is the most growing destination in Europe in 2023, and received 56 percent more tourists in 2023 than the same period in 2019, according to the World Tourism barometer, says Moland. She is supported by travel blogger Renate Sandvik. RECOMMENDS NORTHERN NORWAY: Torild Moland has fallen head over heels for Northern Norway as a travel destination. Photo: Torild Moland / Magasinet Vagabond Reiselyst Sandvik also highlights Romania and North Macedonia – Albania and Romania are two of my favorite countries, for example, and can offer everything from high mountains to beautiful beaches and plenty of culture, history and good food in between , says Sandvik. In addition, Torild Moland believes that Greece will still be popular, but with a twist. POPULAR: Albania is the new big thing, according to the travel bloggers we spoke to. IDYLLIC: Tourists visiting Bran Castle in Transylvania Romania. It was supposedly here that Count Dracula lived according to Bram Stoker’s novel. PRAISE TO THE BEAR: The bear festival in Moinesti, in the north of Romania. The festival attracts many tourists every year. HOT: In July it was up to 40 degrees in Skopje in North Macedonia. BEAUTIFUL: Torild Moland on the Greek island of Syros. – This year the trend will be to visit less visited islands, she says, and highlights the island of Syros, for example. Both Moland and Sandvik also highlight Norway as a still popular destination. BEST IN SUMMER: Renate Sandvik thinks Norway is best in summer. Here on a beach in Bolga in Nordland. Photo: private / Picasa – The more I travel in my own country, the more I want to see – something I think most people who “discovered” Norway during the pandemic can relate to, says Moland. Renate Sandvik also sees that they are drawn more and more towards nature when they are travelling. – Whether you go mountain biking, kayaking or hiking in mountains, forests and fields, it’s a fantastic way to explore the destinations you visit, regardless of whether these are in Norway or abroad. And if you intend to plan your travel year 2024, Torild Moland and Renate Sandvik have some good advice for you: How to plan your travel year 2024 Plan in time. It is rare that tickets become cheaper closer to the departure date, rather the opposite. And if we’re talking about charter trips, the best rooms – with a swim-out pool and a view – go first. Steer clear of countries with euros and dollars, which means large parts of Europe and the USA. And should you (like me) still choose to go, it helps to stay a little off the beaten track. There is also always a budget tip – everything is cheaper off the tourist trail. Think again! If the family has been to Mallorca for the past 10 years, that does not mean that this year’s holiday must also go there. Try the new favorite Albania, or test the west coast of Portugal, a country that has had far less inflation than its neighbor Spain and has therefore become relatively cheaper in the last year. Travel in peak season. If you have the opportunity, take a holiday outside of July. If you are going far, for example, it is at least as nice in Tanzania in May, which is just before the high season starts in June – but still has low-season prices. Think differently, and cheaply. If you have to travel in the summer, it is an advantage to be creative when choosing a destination. Go somewhere other than where everyone else is going. Dare to travel to places a little off the beaten track. You may also want to look for cheaper countries to travel to. The Country Index for Forex can be of help here. It ranks the price level of almost 100 holiday countries against the level in Norway (which is 100), and the cheapest country in Europe then ends up at 25 – i.e. a quarter of the price level here at home. Look nearby: You also don’t have to go particularly far for good experiences. Both in Norway and the rest of Europe, there are many beautiful natural gems and interesting places that go under the radar of most people. Source: Torild Moland, responsible editor at Vagabond Reiselyst, and travel blogger Renate Sandvik.
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This is what you need to be aware of in 2024 – news Nordland
