We’re nearing the end of the year, which can only mean one thing. (Apart from stuffing one’s face during the festive season). It’s time to pick the hottest health and fitness trends for the year ahead.
What’s in store for health and wellness nuts in 2017? Get the scoop:
Matcha tea
Seen someone sipping a pale green, milky drink and wondering what on earth it is? It’s matcha tea. And it’s taking over coffee shops worldwide. Even Google has seen a spike in searches for ‘matcha tea’ towards the end of 2016.
Matcha tea is essentially powdered green tea. Which is why you’ll see it made into a milkshake-like drink, or added to ice cream. It packs an antioxidant punch, as well as caffeine.
Fitness on your wrist
Wearable fitness is also here to stay. So expect to see fitness watches and gadgets in stockings this Christmas. The technology behind wearables is getting better and better, with manufacturers cramming in must-have features.
When the going gets tough
Next year, even more of us will want to workout like warriors. Participation in grueling obstacle events like Tough Mudder have soared year on year – and experts say 2017 will continue the trend.
App happy and healthy
Health and fitness apps are getting more sophisticated, and more are expected to launch next year. Whether it’s a meditation, yoga, or health tracker app, they’re all designed to give you health, fitness, or mindfulness on the go – and often for free!
HIIT and PHIIT
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been a hit (ahem) with fitness fans around the world. Next year? Why not try the new PHIIT, which stands for Pilates High Intensity Interval Training. Yep, that’s pumped-up, intense cardio mixed with core strengthening and toning in Pilates.
Reducetarianism
It’s a complicated word for a simple idea. Reduce your impact on the planet by cutting back on meat and eating more vegetables. Since Brian Kateman, president of the Reducetarian Foundation introduced the concept in 2014, many people have taken up the call to make wiser food choices.
Originally published on Nov 14, 2016
