Year-ender 2023: Health and fitness trends that went viral
This year has seen a wide range of trends that have drawn interest and excitement in fitness and health, from cutting-edge technologies to holistic lifestyle approaches. They represent a well-balanced fusion of traditional healing techniques, functional exercises, and customized routines. Let's look back at the dynamic shifts and innovations that have swept the wellness industry off its feet as we bid 2023 farewell.
Gamified fitness
Fitness and gaming are becoming more integrated in 2023. Cardiovascular exercise equipment that improves the interactive gaming experience is now available from leading companies in the field. Video game elements like leaderboards, medals, points, and awards are used in gamified fitness to motivate and engage users. There are numerous gamified fitness applications and programs available, with fitness trackers being just one of them.
Biohacking
In 2023, the do-it-yourself biology method called "biohacking" gained popularity. Its goal is to enhance performance, well-being, and physical appearance through intentional manipulation. One kind of biohacking, called nutrigenomics, addresses the relationship between your genes and the food you eat. By using this kind of biohacking, people try to pinpoint and optimize how various nutrients impact their feelings, ideas, and behaviors.
Group exercises
Group fitness classes are a great way to meet like-minded people and get more exercise done, which saw an unprecedented surge in 2023. From Zumba and aerobics to weight training and HIIT, more people are joining gyms and fitness centers to attend group sessions. The main reason behind this is increased motivation to achieve fitness goals, peer support, and engagement.
Mini workouts
Rather than spending an hour working out, many people would rather divide their exercise into shorter, more frequent sessions. This could involve three 15-minute sessions spread throughout the day or even smaller intervals of five to 10 minutes. Shorter sessions are easier to fit into the daily schedules and avoid muscle soreness. This became a popular fitness and health trend in 2023.
