Exploring Wellness Trends for 2025: Insights from Experts

The approach to health and fitness is continuously evolving, especially as we look forward to the new year, 2025. To gain deeper insights into this dynamic landscape, Lounge spoke with three professionals in the field of wellness.

‘Women’s fitness will be at the forefront in 2025’

Shwetambari Shetty, fitness expert and founder of My Third Space, Bengaluru

A 2024 wellness trend you thought was good: Wearables have gained popularity, with more individuals using them to monitor essential health metrics like sleep and heart rate. This reflects a growing awareness of foundational health parameters.

A wellness trend you thought was weird: Amura Health’s approach of dramatically reducing caloric intake without allowing exercise seems unconventional.

A new self-care ritual you started this year: Prioritizing skincare in conjunction with my usual focus on nutrition and exercise has been a game-changer.

Wellness trends we will see in 2025: Women’s fitness will take center stage. At my gym, 75% of members are women, and interest in strength training among women is steadily increasing. This growth is driven by a rising consciousness around fitness and health among women.

‘In 2025, people will return to the basics’

Gauravi Vinay, ACSM certified clinical nutritionist

A 2024 wellness trend you thought was good: The overall consistency people show in maintaining their health through physical activity and improved dietary habits is commendable.

A wellness trend you thought was weird: Bovine colostrum supplements seem a bit puzzling to me.

A new self-care ritual you started this year: I’ve begun to set boundaries for my mental health while also focusing more on my skincare, both internally and externally.

Wellness trends we will see in 2025: A return to the basics in nutrition will dominate. This means prioritizing balanced diets that include all food groups.

‘In 2025, make movement a habit like brushing teeth’

Deckline Leitão, exercise and sport science specialist, Chennai

A 2024 wellness trend you thought was good: The importance of sticking to consistent, basic routines rather than jumping on trendy workout fads is crucial.

A wellness trend you thought was weird: Trends that focus solely on one aspect of fitness are incomplete and typically do not promote holistic health.

A new self-care ritual you started this year: Incorporating outdoor walking has transformed my routine, focusing on more moderate activities compared to high-intensity training.

Wellness trends we will see in 2025: It is essential for individuals to integrate movement into their daily lives as naturally as practices like brushing their teeth.

Deepa Natarajan Lobo is an independent journalist based in Bengaluru.