Experiential fitness challenges, immersive stadium shows and activewear prototyping studios are just some of these notable May 2016 sports innovations. Standouts in the realm of fitness include athleticwear retail environments that promote diversity and customization along with connected workout equipment that tracks performance effectively.
When examining sports marketing trends, the month's most memorable examples include truck designs that are inspired by famed baseball teams and sports livestreams that are launched in partnership with athletic associations and social media platforms.
In the realm of sports and youth, these May 2016 sports innovations include kid-friendly yoga games and running race preparation kits that are designed to encourage youth to get outdoors and get active rather than spending too much time in front of a mobile or computer screen.
Top 75 Sport Trends in May
From Baseball-Inspired Automobiles to Kid-Friendly Yoga Games:
Jana Pijak — May 30, 2016 — Lifestyle
75
Stand-Up Aquatic Pedal Boards
Hobie Mirage Eclipse Boards are Like Step Machines for the Water
74
Sporty Beach Fashion
The Edit Alessandra Ambrosio Editorial Introduces Summery Activewear
73
Aesthetically Pleasing Fitness Equipment
The 'Femton' Gym Gear is Made from Natural Materials
72
All-In-One Fitness Equipment
The 'Move It' Device Helps Consumers Exercise at Home
71
Tropical Activewear Launches
Stone Fox Sweat is the Latest Subdivision of the Fashion Brand
70
Hand Signal Indicators
'beSEEN' Cycling Gloves Activate When Hands are Removed from the Handlebars
69
E-Bike Conversion Accessories
The TranzX Works is a Sleek Battery that Turns Bikes into E-Bikes
68
Members-Only Pop-Up Shops
The Jordan Brooklyn Pop-Up is Temporarily Open in Flatbush
67
Interactive Football Cleat Launches
This Puma Tricks Event Launched the Shoe in London
66
Activewear Prototyping Studios
The Lululemon Lab in NYC is an Experimental Retail Concept
65
Versatile Cycling Fashion
The CHCB Spring Collection is Great for On and Off the Bike
64
Press-to-Sip Water Bottles
The Avex Freeflow Drink Dispensers are Designed for the Great Outdoors
63
Foldable Bike Locks
Altor Makes Thwarting Bike Theft Convenient
62
Reissued Retro Runners
The NikeLab Air Zoom Talaria is Re-Released with Slight Updates
61
Weaponized Combat Games
The Unified Weapons Master Game Features Armed Martial Artistss
60
Urban Surf Parks
The URBNSURF Wave Pool Offers Public Surfing With a Simulated Beach
59
Stylish Protective Bike Helmets
The 'HEL' Bicycle and Skate Helmet is a Chic Way to Stay Safe
58
Experiential Fitness Events
CLIF Bar's VIP Workout Prepared Toronto for the WWF CN Tower Climb
57
VR Ticket Previews
The StubHub Virtual Reality Features Lets People Experience Where They'll Sit
56
Arcade-Style Gyms
Asphalt Green Transforms Workouts with Technology
55
Bump-Absorbing Bicycles
This Cross-Country Bicycle Protects Riders In the Event Of Bumpy Rides
54
Futuristic Road Racers
The Specialized fUCI by Robert Egger Turns Traditional Bikes on Their Heads
53
Supercharged Aquatic Jet Packs
The Zapata Flyboard V3 Complete Kit Launches Users Up to 43-Feet
52
Freestyle Running Machines
The 'FleXSpace' Treadmill Machine Features an Open Concept Design
51
Cyclist Turning Signals
The 'WingLight' Direction Indicators Drivers and Pedestrians Informed
50
Wearable Flotation Bags
The Kingii Bag Helps You Get Out of Tricky Situations In the Water
49
Updated Classic Sneakers
The Familiar Nike Air Presto Ultra Flyknit Boasts Modern Materials
48
Supercharged Race Cars
This Mercedes Formula One Car is a Silent Killer On the Track
47
Core Workout Sledgehammers
The MostFit Core Hammer is Safer Than a Sledgehammer and Tire
46
3D-Printed Shin Guards
Zweikampf's Shock-Absorbing Structure was Inspired by Japanese Samurai
45
Enhanced Athletic Snorkel Gear
The Ameo Powerbreather Wave Edition Puts a Focus on Performance
44
Rugged Trail Shoes
Adidas' New Trail Running Shoe Features Mountain Bike Tire Lugs
43
Enhanced Electric Mountain Bikes
The SCOTT E-Genius Plus Electric Mountain Bicycle is Rugged
42
Baseball-Inspired Trucks
The Ford F-150 MVP Edition Truck Design Celebrates the Kansas City Royals
41
Kids Balance-Training Kits
The Kids Slackline Kit Encourages Children to Train with One Another
40
Dark Sunglasses Ads
The Nike Vision Campaign Gives the Sporty Look a Dramatic Edge
39
Finger-Worn Activity Trackers
The Ring Activity-Tracking Wearable Focuses on Comfort
38
Impact-Absorbing Shin Pads
The KPS600 Hockey Socks Provide Next-Generation Protection
37
Smart Bicycle Computers
The Wahoo Elemnt GPS Bicycle Computer Makes Your Bike Smarter
36
Marathon-Centric Hotel Packages
The Mandarin Oriental Barcelona Offers a Package for Runners
35
Breathable Waterproof Clothing
The Mishmi Takin Clothing Collection Provides Performance Outdoors
34
Graffiti Artist-designed Surfboards
The Stampd x Futura Surfboard is a Functional Work of Art
33
Designer Golf Courses
Visionary Crazy Golf Hopes to Take Over Trafalgar Square in London
32
Camera-Embedded Bicycle Computers
The 'Xplova X5' Keeps Track of Rides, Health and More
31
Collectible Jersey Packaging
The adidas Eurocup Collectors Kit is Simple and Classy
30
Self-Massage Device Kits
The TriggerPoint Performance Collection Enables Total Body Massages
29
Ice-Themed Fitness Challenges
Reebok Promoted Activchill with Two-Minute Stationary Bike Rides
28
Glow-in-the-Dark Classic Games
The 'REDUX' Capture the Flag Game Updates the Classic Pastime
27
Gesture-Control Bike Lights
The 'SIX' Bike Signal Light Operates Based on Hand Gestures
26
Customizable Fitness Leggings
Alala's Captain Ankle Tight Has a Design That Can Be Tailored
25
Standing Scooter Golf Carts
The 'Caruca' Golf Scooter Offers a Functional Ride Around the Course
24
Ticket-Reserving Apps
The ShooWin App Helps Sports Fans Get Face Value Tickets to Sports Events
23
Sporty Face-Painting Apps
FaceCake's 'In the Paint' Helps Sports Fans Virtually Apply Face Paint
22
Golf-Tracking Wearables
The Garmin Approach X40 Makes Golf Training and Playing More Efficient
21
Interactive Race Day Apps
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway App Improves the Race Day Experience
20
Bicycle Lock Alarms
The 'goLock VENTURE' Locking System Keeps an Eye on Your Bicycle
19
Camera-Embedded Cyclist Helmets
The Cyclevision Safety Helmet Records Footage During Rides
18
Hydrating Resistance Vests
The 'CrossXvest EVO' Weight Vest Provides Resistance and Hydration
17
Personal Flight Drones
The 'Flyboard Air' Enables High-Flying Capabilities in a Compact Design
16
Hi-Tech Bike Speedometers
The Omata One Boasts a GPS Chip and Connects to an Accompanying App
15
Solo Sport Practice Equipment
The PowerNet Volleyball Practice Net Station is Comprehensive
14
Suspension-Strengthened Snowboards
This New Snowboard System is Better At Absorbing Shock Impacts
13
Adventurous Sleeping Stunts
Icebreaker Marks Its New Store Launch with a Daring Publicity Stunt
12
Smart Bicycle Bells
Shoka's Bell Enhances Navigation, Safety and Gamifies Cycling
11
Data-Powered Tennis Posters
These IBM Ads Share Animated Sports Facts Based on Real-Time Events
10
Self-Inflating Paddleboards
This Version Of the SipaBoard Ditches the Jet Drive System
9
Football Player Health Apps
The TeamStudy App Monitors the Cognitive Health of Former NFL Players
8
Kid-Friendly Yoga Games
Thinkfun's 'Yoga Spinner Game' for Kids Teaches Flexibility and Balance
7
Fan-Rewarding Baseball Apps
The New Somerset Patriots App Rewards Fans For Social Media Activity
6
Comprehensive Golf Apps
The 18Birdies App Helps You Get Around and Dominate the Golf Course
5
Communal Cycling Apps
The My City Bikes App Encourages Knoxville Residents to Cycle
4
Selective Baseball Streams
The Yahoo Sports Website Will Stream One Baseball Game a Day
3
Disabled Runner Apps
Simon Wheatcroft Partners with IBM to Use Technology to Run Solo
2
College Athlete Payment Platforms
The Player’s Bracket App Lets Fans Donate Money to Athletes
1
Social Sports Livestreams
NFL Fans Can Now Livestream Thursday Night Football on Twitter
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Digital Brand-Made Arenas
Nike Partners with EA Sports to Create a New Stadium in FC 25
Ergonomic Pickleball Apparel
AVI is a Pioneering Activewear Brand
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Artist-Inspired Athletic Wear Collections
Hyba Activewear Partners with Michelle Hoogveld
Autism-Supporting Athletics Brands
Nike Partnered with the NBA for an Autism Awareness Campaign
Marathon-Inspired NYC Pop-Ups
Bandit x ASICS Partner for a New Capsule and Immersive Experience
Supportive Coaching Programs
Nike Celebrates the 5th Anniversary of Play Academy with Naomi Osaka
Artisinal Athletic Wear
Junya Watanabe X Reigning Champ Elevate Athletic Wear with Artisan Designs
Sporty Vibrant Collaborative Socks
MoMA and Nike Join Forces on the Everyday Sock
Collaborative Sports Club Fashion
Y-3 and Real Madrid Join Forces Again on a New Capsule
Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion
Balenciaga's Soccer Series Draws Inspiration From the Sport
Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Sports Brand Design Evolutions
The Vitra Design Museum will Host Nike: Form Follows Motion
Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
Dove's 2024 Super Bowl Ad Will Inspire Young Girls
Sporty Pickle-Themed Apparel
Vlasic Pickles and Think Roylyn Unveil a Pickle-Focused Collection
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Diverse Sporty Apparel Collaborations
Liverpool FC Joins Converse on a Collaborative Capsule
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Baseball-Inspired Streetwear Apparel
PacSun x The Wild Collective Debut a MLB Collection for Women
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Immersive Sports Fan Platforms
Sony's FavoriteSpace™ Caters to the Sports Fan Communities
Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions
Sportradar Expands Its Partnership with the NBA
Complimentary Movement-Focused Workouts
Lululemon Commemorated World Mental Health Day
80s Football-Inspired Collections
Admiral Sports Introduces the Team Dressers Collection
Artistic Pilates Sock Collections
MoveActive Introduces the Art Series Collection
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Inclusive Sporty Collaborative Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Joins Nike on a New Collection
Affordable Tennis-Inspired Apparel
UNIQLO Leads Tennis-Core Trend Revival With Affordable Style
Culturally Rich Sports Stores
adidas' New 'Home of Sport' Flagship Features Unique Digital Tools
Novel Fitness Raves
Les Mills and adidas Offered a Ground-Breaking Fitness Rave Event
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Premium Athleisure Retail Concepts
CASA FILA is an Experiential Pop-Up in NYC
Dynamic Athleisure Apparel
Victoria's Secret Relaunched its VSX with a New Performance Collection
Nudist-Themed Sporty Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Collection
Vibrant Caribbean-Inspired Collections
Adidas MAS NATION Draws Cues from the Caribbean Lifestyle
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Performance Pickleball Apparel
Stack Athletics' Summer Collection Keeps Players Cool on the Court
Quirky Athlete-Centric Mayo Campaigns
Hellmann's New 'Mayotivations Campaign' Features Will Levis
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Fashionable Technical Sportswear
Stella Mccartney's 2024 collection Offers Sporting Excellence
Expression-Focused Sportswear Capsules
Reebok Launches the ‘Create What Makes You’ Collection
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Wellness-Promoting Employee Initiatives
DICK'S Sporting Goods Debuts the Summer of Sport Challenge
Tennis Icon-Inspired Collections
Wilson Sportswear's Modern Icons Collection is Performance-Driven
Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
Vibrant Race-Inspired Apparel Collections
Pacsun Debuts Its Collaboration with Formula 1® in Miami
Interactive Soccer Campaign
Michelob ULTRA Has Announced Its Largest Summer Initiative to Date
Branded Energy Drink Events
CELSIUS Energy’s Padel Classic 2024 Enriched Art Basel
Sports-Themed Beauty Kits
NYX Partners With New York Liberty
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Garden-Themed Activewear Capsules
MoveActive's Garden Party Collection is Eye-Catching
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Active-Minded Refreshing Streetwear
YoungLA Drops the First Instalment of its October Collection
Tennis-Core Lifestyle Collaborations
Naomi Osaka x Etsy Present a Tennis-Centric Capsule
Versatile Athletic Capsules
Brunette the Label’s Sport Collection Just Dropped
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Intercontinental Collaborative Capsules
BornXRaised and Paris Saint-Germain Work on a Collection
Dynamic Collaborative Sporty Fashion
Advisry and adidas Join Forces on a Capsule for SS24
Baseball-Inspired Energy Drinks Partnerships
GHOST Joins Forces with the Philadelphia Phillies
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Trendy Metaverse Sportswear
adidas Enters the Virtual World Through a Roblox Collaboration
All-in-One Hybrid Fitness Solutions
FIIT Has Introduced the FIIT Platform for Global Businesses
Sportswear Imprint Art Exhibitions
adidas Originals Presents the Originals Newcastle Exhibition
Eye-Catching Modern Tennis Collections
Year of Ours Has Debuted Its Annual Year Tennis Collection
Avant-Garde Sporty Fall Fashion
Y-3 Presents its Latest Capsule for the FW23 Season
Breast Cancer Awareness-Supporting Socks
MoveActive Has Introduced 'Power in Pink'
Sporty Aperitivo Apparel
Aperol Launches Tennis-Inspired Capsule for US Open Partnership
Preppy Kids' Apparel
Sporty & Rich Kids Offers Elevated Comfort for the Next Generation
Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
N.Hoolywood Releases the Test Product Exchange Service
Sweat Fleece Sporty Campaigns
Nike's Don’t Sweat the Tech-nique Campaign Readies for Fall 2023
Streetwear-Informed Sporty Kits
Arsenal Football Club and maharishi Join on a New Capsule
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Vibrant Women's Athlete Kits
Oakland Soul Sports Club Unveils Its 2024 Designs
Youth Sports-Focused Initiatives
Gamechanger Launches the Stay & Play Champions Program
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Motorsports-Inspired Fall Fashion
Sage Nation Introduces a New Collection for FW24
Sportswear-Branded Game Bundles
adidas Enters the Fortnite Universe with a Versatile Bundle
Women-Celebrating Sports Lines
Mitchell & Ness & Melody Ehsani Celebrate Women in Sports Business
Vintage Sportswear Capsules
adidas and MLS Take Inspiration from Retro Soccer Aesthetics
AR Sports Drink Bottles
BODYARMOR's Limited-Edition Collectible Bottles Engage Sports Fans
Olympic-Inspired Sportswear Collections
Chubbies Has Introduced a Team USA Capsule Series
Sustainable Sports Essentials
Reebok Unveiled the Performance-Focused Workout Ready Sports Bra
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
Sporting Moment-Inspired Fall Fashion
Admiral Sporting Goods Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Expansive Spring-Ready Skatewear
The Palace Spring 2024 Series is Full of Dynamic Silhouettes
Sports Drink-Branded Fashion Lines
POWERADE and Katie Grimes Use Upcycled Materials in New Capsule
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Retailer Mental Health Initiatives
L.L. Bean's 'Be An Outsider' Challenge Encouraged Time Outdoors
Sportswear Training Campaigns
FKA Twigs Redefines Movement with On's Fall/Winter 24 Capsule
Sporty Solo Travel Platforms
SurfYogaBeer is a New York City-based Active & Social Travel Company
Sports-Centric Digital Collectibles Platform
Sweet Took Part in the Launch of NHL Breakaway
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Custom Headwear Holiday Campaigns
Lids' 'It’s Personal' Campaign Brings Heart to Holiday Gifting
Pickleball-Themed Cosmetics Pop-Ups
MAC Hosted a Glow Play Summer Activation in Toronto
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Elite Performance Coach-Backed Apps
Youll Debuts Miactive, a New Fitness and Wellness App
Adventure-Focused Social Platforms
Outside Debuts an All-In-One Experience for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Volleyball-Specific Athletic Wear Partnerships
Adidas Partners with League One Volleyball (LOVB)
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Football-Themed Collaborative Fashion
Umbro and Percival Join on a New Sporty Collection
One-on-One Coaching Marketplaces
Skillest Launches New Sports to Its Roster of Coaching Offerings
Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns
The 'Share Your Bingo Moment' Campaign Spotlights Olympic Legends
Football-Inspired Menswear Collections
The BOSS x NFL 2024 Capsule is Chic and Ultra-Sporty
Activity-Monitoring Sports Apps
Strava Heatmaps Offer Athletes Insights into Populated Areas
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Burgundy Esports Capsules
Astralis and Apparel Partner Hummel Unite with Streetwear Brand Sauna
Soccer-Themed Undergarment Capsules
Savage X Fenty Releases a New Collection Inspired by Soccer
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Athlete-Inspired Interactive Experiences
Gatorade Canada's G Arena Was Held from August 22 to 24
Athletic Wellness Activations
Dove and Well+Good Host Confidence Court at the US Open
Athlete-Backed Mental Health Campaigns
The Love, Your Mind Campaign Aims to Support Mental Health
Athlete-Backed Sports Apparel
Tiger Woods and TaylorMade Golf Team Up to Launch Sun Day Red
Redirected Movement Campaigns
Asics' 15MinuteWeightLoss Challenges Rapid Weight Loss Content
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
Love-Inspired Tennis Brands
Love All Boasts a Collection of Stylish and Functional Activewear
Betting-Ready Sports Apps
Apple's Latest Sports App Streamlines Scores and Stat Viewing
Branded Long-Term Sports Partnerships
New York Red Bulls & Sports Illustrated Tickets Join Forces
Strategic Golf-Centric Partnerships
Gameabove Sports is Joining Forces with Sports Travel Group
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Italian Delicacy-Themed Jerseys
Bene Culture Launches a New Sporty Capsule for Summer
Innovative Cooling Product Partnerships
MISSION Sponsors runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend
Women-Led Toronto Florists
May Flowers Flourishes with a Captivating Approach to Floral Design
Connective Sports Apps
Acti Forges Connections Between Like-Minded Sports Lovers
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Fitness Studio Gamification Tools
Xplor Mariana Tek Enhances Member Motivation & Engagement
Heritage Month Sports Campaigns
ESPN's 'Somos' Campaign Celebrates Hispanic Sports Icons
Athlete-Collab Drinkware Collections
Lionel Messi and Stanley Join on a 1913 Collection
Comprehensive Sports Apps
OutyPlay Builds Community for Sports Enthusiasts
Competition-Based Esports Partnerships
Esports World Cup Recruits Heinz, Logitech G, and Secretlab
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
Amateur Youth Sports Channels
NBC Sports Next Launches the SportsEngine Play Platform