Mumbai, January 5, 2026: The concept of “Monday motivation” lost its grip in 2025. Instead of sticking to rigid workout routines or rushing to the gym at the start of the week, Indians embraced flexible fitness schedules that fit their lifestyle. According to cult’s “How India Moved in 2025” report, based on insights from nearly 1 million users, fitness activity peaked on Tuesdays, with workouts evenly split between mornings and evenings.
Tuesdays Became India’s Favorite Workout Day
Forget Monday blues — Tuesdays took center stage in 2025. Cult’s internal survey revealed that gyms were busiest on Tuesdays, not Mondays, with 6 PM to 8 PM being the most popular time slot.
Users increasingly preferred group sessions like dance fitness and strength training, alongside traditional machine workouts. This marks a clear shift toward community-driven fitness experiences.
Flexible Fitness Routines Drove Better Consistency
The data showed that 36.88% of users completed 3–4 workouts per week. However, those with flexible workout schedules achieved higher annual consistency compared to fixed-slot users.
This trend highlights how adaptability in fitness routines is key to long-term motivation and sustainability.
Working Out Together Boosted Motivation
2025 proved that fitness wasn’t just about doing more — it was about doing it together. Members who worked out with a partner showed 26% higher attendance than solo exercisers.
Across age groups and workout types, the social element of fitness played a major role in keeping users consistent and engaged.
How Different Generations Moved in 2025
Every generation worked out with intent — but with unique preferences:
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Gen Z focused on gym workouts year-round.
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Millennials maintained a balance, with a near 55-45 split between gym and group classes.
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Gen X leaned toward instructor-led sessions such as Dance Fitness and HRX Strength Training, proving structure drives performance.
Interestingly, women made up 52% of group class participants, reflecting a growing shift toward community-based fitness formats.
Group Exercise (GX) accounted for 30.7% of total workouts in 2025. Moreover, Gen X and users above 30 completed 10% more workouts than younger users — reinforcing that consistency, not intensity, defines fitness success.
Morning vs Evening Workouts: A Perfect Split
Workout timings in 2025 showed an almost even divide:
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48.66% of classes in the morning
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51.34% of classes in the evening
The most popular windows were 7–9 AM and 6–8 PM, aligning perfectly with work-life rhythms.
While Gen X preferred early workouts, Millennials and Gen Z gravitated toward post-work sessions, showing how fitness integrated seamlessly into diverse lifestyles.
City-Wise Fitness Trends: NCR Leads the Way
The NCR region led in workout consistency, followed by Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Gym workouts had the highest repeat engagement nationwide, while badminton and swimming gained strong traction in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Gurgaon.
Some inspiring data points include:
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15 users worked out every single day of 2025
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The oldest active member, aged 55, completed over 100 classes, proving that age is no barrier to fitness
About Curefit
Founded in 2016, Curefit Healthcare Pvt Ltd is a Bengaluru-headquartered fitness and wellness company with a presence in over 60 cities across India.
Its flagship brand, cult, aims to make fitness easy, fun, and accessible for everyone. Offering group workouts, gyms, personalized training, and a wide range of fitness products, cult continues to empower India to move towards a healthier, active lifestyle.
