Prepare Yourself for the Fitness and Wellness Frenzy of 2022! 🏋️♀️🌍
Ready for an optimistic, juicy peek into the health, wellness, and fitness trends that'll make 2022 a year full of mindfulness, rest, growth, and reconnection? Here we go!
Origins of Our Predictions
We at Greatist stay at the cutting edge of all health, fitness, and wellness trends by sifting through a mountain of emails, gobbling up a whole lot of reading, testing products, attending marketing events, and indulging in online window shopping (backed up with some good old-fashioned IRL window shopping in 2021).
Our predictions also benefit from insights gleaned from heavyweights like the Pinterest Predicts 2022 report, the Fitt Insider newsletter, and the ClassPass: Fitness and Beauty Trends 2022.
Moodboarding Wellness
Life's tumultuous journey through 2021 has left many of us yearning to commit to holistic self-care, moving wellness from a to-do list item to a deeply ingrained part of our identity.
Envision reimagining wellness as a seamlessly integrated aspect of your life, from weighted blankets that offer more than just warmth and coziness to functional furniture thatforms an intrinsic part of your self-care routine.
Brands to Watch:
- Resonate: This modern seat and ottoman incorporates vibration, light, and sounds through its accompanying app, amplifying your meditation practice.
- AGOGIE: Purpose-built resistance band pants offer a touch of workout while taking on everyday tasks, lending a boost to active recovery, work-from-home sessions, and quick errands.
- Fitbit Daily Readiness Score: Fitbit's new AI feature tells you each morning whether your body's ready to push its limits (available with Fitbit Premium).
Affordable Smartech Fitness
Facing stiff competition from real-life gyms, digital fitness companies have been slashing prices on home gym equipment in 2022.
Expect innovative home gym technology that delivers smart features without the premium price tag, making it easier for average income earners to dip their toes into the world of fitness tech.
Brands to Watch:
- Tempo Move: This more affordable alternative from Tempo Studio offers AI feedback, syncs with your TV, and doesn't take up much space.
- Macvon: Founded in 2019, this company recently launched a sub-$800, 65-inch touch-screen smart mirror, which can be a reliable alternative to pricier options.
- Amazon Halo View: Amazon's $80 fitness watch and subscription provide handy features that help you get in tune with your fitness and sleep habits.
Riding the Red Wave in Peace
As period-tracking apps and sustainable alternatives gain popularity, more of us are embracing our cycles with open arms (well, maybe not exactly, but you get the drift).
Brands to Watch:
- PowerDot: This high-end transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device from Therabody now has a Period Pain Relief program, providing medication-free, wearable period pain relief.
- Natural Cycles: The first FDA-approved birth control to offer temperature and cycle tracking can help you plan and monitor your cycle.
- The Period Company: Affordable period underwear with a high capacity makes for a greener, cheaper, and more comfortable dish of perio peace.
The Food Renaissance
2022's food-centric focus on reconnecting with family, friends, and food traditions paves the way for home gardening, fermenting, baking, and canning to become more popular than ever.
Brands to Watch:
- The Farmstand: A no-fuss hydroponic garden focuses on user-friendly features that help beginners harvest their own greens in as little as 3 weeks.
- Ninja: This reliable kitchen equipment vendor continues to produce a diverse range of gadgets to simplify home cooking, making the process more enjoyable.
- Farmer Jones Farm: This company delivers curated farmer-fresh boxes filled with delicious, locally sourced fruits, vegetables, and sweets for an almost farm-to-table experience.
Customization Takes Center Stage
Say goodbye to the one-size-fits-all approach to health and wellness, as personalized products and services dominate the market in 2022.
Brands to Watch:
- The Good Feet Store: Custom orthotic inserts now cater to every individual shoe and slipper, ensuring maximum comfort and support for your unique foot.
- Viome: Food and supplement brands with customization options tailored to your DNA and gut microbiome simplify your wellness journey with their targeted offerings.
- FlexIt: Virtual personal training sessions with a variety of packages (from single classes to subscription-free motivational kicks) are now accessible for everyone.
Incorporating fitness equipment into your home gym can enhance your workout routine, with brands like Tempo Move offering affordable AI-powered solutions. Additionally, products such as the Fitbit Daily Readiness Score provide personalized insights into your fitness readiness, fostering a more tailored approach to fitness.
