""Technology has made us so much smarter now," he says. "It's no longer about training ourselves into the ground.""
""Now we have more data and understanding of our wellbeing - we can give ourselves a break.""
""So many of us can relate to FOMO - the Fear Of Missing Out - but what if we stop trying to keep across everything? "Why don't we experience JOMO - the Joy Of Missing Out?""
Wellbeing in 2026 prioritises recovery over maximal exertion, shifting away from the 'no pain, no gain' mentality. Wearable technology tracks movement and heart rate to signal when rest is needed, warn of overtraining and identify peak fitness days. Rest days are reframed as essential for maintaining fitness rather than as time off. The Joy Of Missing Out (JOMO) mindset reduces pressure to keep up with everything. Recent trends included increased use of magnesium and creatine, AI chatbots for personalised training and meal plans, and widespread private use of weight-loss drugs transforming relationships with food and exercise.
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