2025 Spring Wellness Trends

Physical Health & Fitness

Cozy cardio

Even though the seasons are changing, let’s be honest: finding the time and, most importantly, the energy to work out can be overwhelming sometimes. That’s why Cozy Cardio has become a longstanding fitness trend. The workout has all the elements that provide comfort for those days when you don’t feel like taking a morning run or going to a crowded gym.

Fitness Clubs

A major bonus in fitness-related wellness practices is finding a like-minded community. “People are in search of ways to connect,” says therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab, especially in this post-pandemic society. So this spring, you’ll likely see even more running clubs, walking groups, and a variety of community-based activities sprouting up that help people feel supported and give them something to be a part of. “Initiating those connections is really beneficial for our mental health,” adds Tawwab.

Rage Workouts

In today’s climate, there’s a lot to be frustrated with—socially, economically, and beyond—so the trend of rage workouts, which is any exercise that engages and releases frustration in a healthy way, is starting to appear more and more. This can be a treadmill run set to a specific playlist, boxing, or HIIT training. But don’t sleep on the slow movement workouts—activities like Pilates and yoga can release suppressed emotions, too, helping you bring your negative feels to the forefront while also getting your heart pumping.

Pickleball

Pickleball has been everywhere for the last few years, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon: According to a report from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, pickleball has grown 51.8 percent from 2022 to 2023. The sport is a fun way for people to connect and meet new friends and bond over a shared interest. You can play it indoors, too, so those rainy spring days won’t hold you back! Plus, who doesn’t love a cutesy little pickleball outfit?!

Outdoor activities

I know, I know. This one is tried and true, and that’s for a reason! “One really good way to manage anxiety or depression is to get outside and to move,” says Tawwab. Having nice weather helps you embrace what nature has to offer. Whether it’s a hike, bike ride, Hot Girl Walk, or a simple quick jog, try to get outside so you can soak up that Vitamin D and get some movement in.

Nutrition

Focusing on gut health

Although this doesn’t sound like the sexiest topic, thanks to the Internet, more people are talking about the importance of gut health. Fermented foods and drinks (like kimchi or kombucha), probiotics, green powders, and fiber have all been a part of the “healthy gut” convo. “We’re seeing fiber become much more prominent, whether in the form of vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains, seeds, or supplements,” says nutritionist Kylie Sakaida, RD, author of So Easy So Good.

Substitute Soda

This season, you’ll probably see people trying alternatives to traditional sodas as a way to avoid a lot of sugar intake. Popular prebiotic soda brands like Olipop and Poppi have a slew of fun and delish flavors and only a few grams of sugar. These have been trending for a while and likely will only stick around.

Bone Broth

By now, your FYP has probably put you on to the bone broth trend. Many posters have said they consume one cup daily for (unverified) beauty regimen purposes, like clear skin, and to increase their protein intake. “Bone broth can be a cool way to include more protein, but a lot of the health benefits that people claim it has aren’t shown to have this miraculous effect on you,” says Sakaida. “If you’re drinking bone broth and restricting something else in your diet, that’s not helpful, but if you’re adding it to your diet on top of everything else, I think it’s truly one of the least harmful trends.”

Mental Wellness

Plants

Whether you’re purchasing your first potted plant or finally growing a garden, one of the trends in the wellness space is an increased commitment to people becoming plant parents. “Gardening is a beautiful self-care practice,” says Tawwab. “Whether that’s a patio window seal or you have the land to really do it up, try having a practice of getting into nature and watching something grow and thrive, and being a part of that.”

Cooking

In the spring season, cooking can become a way to try new recipes and creatively express yourself and your culture through food. “People can also see other snacks or meals that work for other people,” says Sakaida. “I know myself, I love to go on social media and get meal inspo ideas from everyone else.”

Book Clubs

Community doesn’t just have to be for physical activities; book clubs are growing into a major gathering for friends to bond and have new ways to hang out aside from costly brunches or happy hours.

AI Strategies

Before you clutch your pearls, artificial intelligence has become a part of many daily routines. It can help you strategize from any aspect, from a workout or meal plan to navigating conflict with loved ones. “One of the things that’s really cool with AI is that it can give people ways to say hard things, like, ‘How do I kindly decline a dinner invite?’” explains Tawwab. “It will give you some strategies on ways to be able to have some healthier conversations when you want to bring up a rough topic.”

Sleep

Sleepy Girl Mocktail

Falling asleep can be hard in an era dominated by endless scrolling and constant messaging. While the Sleepy Girl Mocktail isn’t new, the warmer months are the prime time to refresh your sleep routine. This recipe blends ice, cherry juice, magnesium powder, and a lemon-flavored soda or sparkling water, creating a mix that promotes easier sleep.

Strict Bedtime

I’m going to hold your hand while I say this, especially for all you night owls: Sleeping really does improve your overall wellness. I know, it’s so simple but still such a hard one to swallow, especially when work deadlines have you up late or your deep in a TV show binge. But our bodies truly crave rest, especially as we get older. So all that said, you’ll likely see a trend of people being more committed to a set sleep time and sticking to that boundary.

Less Screentime

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by your Sunday screentime report *puts hand in the air*. That thing needs to mind its business! Most of us are chronically online, which makes sense! There’s so much fun content to consume (both on social media and within traditional media, like TV and movies), but cutting back on the blue light is a big focus for a lot of people this year. It doesn’t have to be a major change either: “Something that has helped me recently has been not looking at my phone when I wake up,” says Sakaida. Whether it’s the first five minutes of the morning, people are pausing before jumping straight into the algorithm.