As the start of a new summer season approaches, we – like so many – have resolved (again) to be more fit, to eat healthier food and to avoid stress eating. ‘Cause beach bod and all that, you know. If we’re serious about hitting the reset button, though, what’s new that might inspire and energize us to focus on our health and wellness right now? Here’s a round-up of the top new wellness trends to try as the summer 2023 season starts, including mushrooms, the low intensity workout and cold therapy. Consider trying one or more as a catalyst for investing energy and time in personal health – and making changes that will actually stick.
what are the top wellness trends to consider trying right now?
From forest bathing to fragrance zoning and CBD, there have been many buzzy health and wellness trends that we’ve given a try throughout the years.
New wellness trends to try as the summer season starts, including mushrooms, the low intensity workout and cold therapy.
Whether the aim is to spruce up your sense of well-being, practice some well-deserved self care or up your fitness and energy level for the summer days ahead, there’s something new to try that might be the kickstart you need.
We’ve scoured the web for insights and information on the latest trends in health and wellness. There’s no magic solution. But there are some easy and simple practices, some really interesting ideas – and some that just sound like fun (we’re looking at you, hot girl walks and cold water therapy).
New wellness trends to try as the summer season starts, including mushrooms, the low intensity workout and cold therapy.
Here are 5 wellness trends that may help set the stage for a more balanced and healthy summer season.
1. hot and cold therapy
Looking for an easy way to reduce inflammation, decrease stress, ease achy muscles and increase immune support? Hot and/or cold therapy is a great way to get in touch with your body’s needs and help it recover from the day to day. And you don’t need access to a sauna, steam room or Icey lake either to do it.
While you could go to a spa or your gym’s steam room, try a portable infrared sauna blanket to use from the comfort of your home, like the HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket ($600). Rumor has it Kate Hudson uses hers to to unwind at the end of a long day. If an invigorating ice bath sounds more appealing, soaking in the Ice Barrel ($1,200). Simply fill it with water and ice, then climb in to take a dip like Lady Gaga and Harry Styles.
2. sleep hygiene
A good night’s sleep is vital for our health and well-being. And yet, it’s really elusive for many. According to the Sleep Foundation, more than 60% of Americans are getting less than the eight hours of nightly rest the average adult requires. The result? Deep restful sleep has become like a luxury experience – something that people would pay a lot to achieve. Fortunately, you don’t have to.
While you could try sleep teas, melatonin, scent scaping, etc. Experts agree that a good night’s sleep health is mainly about consistency. That means getting up at the same time every day – even on weekends. One of the easiest ways to ensure that you’re getting enough sleep at night is to set an alarm like a Hatch Restore ($130) or the Philips SmartSleep ($100). Both even have a sunrise effect to help wake you up with gentle light therapy plus soothing sounds to lull you to sleep at night.
3. low-intensity exercise
Whether it’s hot girl walks, yoga, swimming or hiking, this year is all about low impact exercise and doing what feels good for yourself and your body. Rather than working out to lose weight.
Since most people are back to the hustle and bustle of pre-pandemic life, they are realizing that they need to listen to their bodies a little more in the little spare time that they have. And low impact exercises, like Pilates, yoga, even bodyweight exercises, are what people are gravitating towards. Because it makes them happy and healthier.
Invest in a new pair of walking sneakers like these chic New Balance 754+ ($100) or a sleek pair of Carbon38 Split Bootcut Leggings ($118) to keep up your motivation.
4. mindful drinking
Dry January is a challenge undertaken by millions of Americans each year. Those who complete it tend to feel and look great afterwards, touting better sleep, improved digestion, clearer skin and weight loss. With nearly 40% of Americans going alcohol free, experts believe that the mindful drinking will continue to boom well past the first month of the year, with restaurants and bars going out of their way to offer alcohol-free alternatives.
Skip the hangover with a sparkling pre-made Mingle Mocktail ($55) in tempting flavors like key lime margarita, cranberry cosmo and orange elderflower mimosa. Or mix your own drink with Lyre’s non alcoholic spirits. The brand crafts ooze-free versions of all sorts of spirits – Gin ($36), Whiskey ($36) and Rum ($36) – which are exploding in popularity.
5. mushroom magic
We close our list of wellness trends to try this summer 2023 with ‘shrooms. Rumored to improve focus, boost energy, immunity and relaxation as well as reduce inflammation, mushrooms are poised to be the next “it” nutritional powerhouse. Expect to see a “shroom boom” filled with supplements including Mushroom Design ($43), extracts and mushroom-derived beverages like Golde’s Shroom Shield ($18) as well as button and shiitake mushrooms showcased as meat substitutes.
Still need convincing? Meghan Markle invested in a US-based shroom coffee company, Clevr, in 2020, and the functional mushroom category is predicted to soar from $24.9bn last year to $47.2bn by 2028.
5 Top Wellness Trends to Try this Summer
Those are some new trends and ways to consider getting a wellness boost as the summer 2023 season starts, including mushrooms, low intensity workouts and cold therapy. What do you think? Are you up for these? And what did we miss? Whatever your wellness plan, we hope it’s a healthy and happy summer 2023 for you and yours.
