The Skinny:
A new year brings all sorts of things. This includes endless reports and stories on pending fitness, wellness and health trends. WellWell has scoured these lists to cherry-pick some of the most interesting and potentially life-changing health & wellness trends for 2025. Read on and learn more to possibly improve your mind and body.
The Slate:
Protein Promise
There is a growing realization that consuming enough protein is essential to a person’s well-being. Red meat, chicken and protein shakes all help deliver protein and there will be more focus on these and other protein-rich foods, including plant-based options. These will include Greek yogurt, nuts, beans, cottage cheese and more. Retailers realize this and have been positioning their shelves to accommodate demand.
Mature Fitness
Fitness programs for older adults are already wildly popular and this interest is only expected to grow. This surge is supported, in part, by an aging but increasingly active mature population. There is also a growing body of evidence that increased mature activity promotes physical and mental health benefits. Research indicates that regular exercise reduces the risk of chronic illnesses, enhances cognitive function and promotes personal independence.
Forest Bathing
Dipping yourself into a deep forest was already popular as a self-care solution to stress, high blood pressure and improved mental clarity before 2025. But now forest bathing is expected to be even more accepted and used as a low-cost, efficient and effective way to improve a person’s mental and physical health. The Japanese are particularly fond of forest bathing as a health-centric way to connect with the natural world.
Metabolic Approaches
Metabolic health is seen as gaining steam because is it designed to address common health issues by improving metabolism. Tackling the underlying causes of problems is accomplished through targeted fitness and nutrition programs. The approach calls for integrating metabolic testing, customized personalized nutrition plans and cardio and strength training workouts. The aim is to allow gym members to align their fitness activities with long-term wellness goals.
Anti-obesity Medications
It is no secret that anti-obesity drugs are popular. The use of anti-obesity medications is only expected to grow in 2025 as research and new regulations come together to make these drugs more accessible and accepted.
Sizing Up Technology
Wearable technology is nothing new, but improvements in style, functionality and data production is expected to increase their popularity as users look to link nutrition, physical activity, sleep hygiene and more together.
Guided Breathwork
Gearing up intentional breathing, such as box breathing or alternate nostril breathing, through guided sessions is seen as a way to lessen anxiety and improve focus. It takes practice, which is why guided sessions are expected to grow in popularity. It is particularly effective for beginners.
Cutting The Clutter
Decluttering personal spaces, homes, offices, etc., is expected to surge in 2025 as a means of improving mental clutter, as well as physical flotsams. The approach can be extended to digital and emotional clutter, which can help enhance personal joy and lessen anxiety and confusion.
Dates Get Their Do
Dates are expected to draw more attention and consumer love in 2025 as a healthier alternative to refined sugar. This focus is essentially important as Americans on average are consuming two to three times the daily recommended sugar intake, which is setting themselves up for all sorts of health risks. Turning to dates is one way to lower sugar consumption and reduce the chance of related health dangers.
Mental Health Exercise
Mental health remains a top fitness trend, but the latest focus is on the positive impact physical activity can have on the mind. The evolution of fitness trends therefore is expected to integrate mental health into exercise routines to support overall health and well-being.
Lessening Inflammatory Reactions
Diets that help stop or reduce inflammatory reactions will become more popular than ever. Research shows these diets that rely on anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, omega-3-rich fish and tea may also offset the risk of cognitive decline, lending additional support and interest in these programs.
Eyes Up:
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