Health and wellness have become more important than ever. The wellness industry has grown rapidly post-pandemic. Increased health consciousness has fueled the wellness industry, which is becoming a stronger and fitter industry.
There is strong growth and emphasis on wellbeing and the importance of emotional and mental health. We’ll likely see more fitness programs focused on stress management, mindfulness, and nutritional coaching in addition to traditional workouts. Fitness and well-being are closely linked and often interdependent.
Well-being and fitness are key to improving quality of life, personal growth and potential through positive lifestyle behaviors and attitudes. It is an active process of awareness and choice towards a more successful existence.
Over the years, the levels of convenience and accessible technology that have been provided to us have made our lives easier and more comfortable, but at the cost of virtually eliminating the need for daily physical activity. The less physically active we are, the less active our minds are. Which could lead to feeling lethargic, lack of energy, weight gain and a high chance of developing depression. All of this is linked to each other. People need to understand that good health mainly depends on self-control.
A positive lifestyle could prevent the main causes of health and well-being problems. Fitness and well-being could be improved through participation in quality fitness and wellness programs focused on improving overall quality of life. If taken seriously, all of these key elements will definitely improve your quality of life, daily functioning and add years to your life.
Mental health also plays an important role in health and well-being. This area has also become increasingly addressed in recent years. Whereas in the past it was a minimal topic with few accessible resources. Currently, the progression and attention to mental health is ranked second only to physical health in the United States.
Ironically, it is the younger generations who are much more in tune with their mental health when they consult a mental health professional. Just like you train your muscles with weights to be strong and healthy, your mind needs training and pattern changes to be strong and healthy.
Well-being is a balance between physical health, nutritional health and mental health.
Here are the six areas of wellness that have been taken more seriously in recent years:
- Health
- Aptitude
- Nutrition
- Appearance
- mindfulness
- Sleep
Let me ask you to step back, look at the six wellness spaces, and think about how you treat your body. Do any of these areas listed need some attention so that you can become a stronger, happier, healthier version of yourself? Isn’t it everyone’s desire in life to be happy and healthy!
Ashley LaMorte is a nationally certified fitness instructor and has been working in the fitness industry for almost a decade. Over the years, she has had the opportunity to teach Group X boot camps at gyms and train private clients of all backgrounds, throughout the Bay Area. She now owns her own mobile fitness business, LaMorte Lift. Learn more about LaMorteLift.com.
