The most popular fitness books of 2026

Fitness books help you get stronger, fitter and more flexible. Strength training, running plans, yoga, pilates, stretching and exercise for every age are covered, with programs you can follow at home or in the gym. They suit every starting point, from the couch to training for an event. This list shows the ones first published in 2026.

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Catherine Clinton

Published 2026

272 pages

Complications in Orthopaedics
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Complications in Orthopaedics

Amiethab Aiyer, Ettore Vulcano, Jonathan Kaplan, Stephen Thompson

Published 2026

412 pages