1. Hilit Workouts
If the past few years were all about HIIT, or high-impact interval training, 2020 promises to see a rise in HILIT, or high-intensity, low-impact training. What will that look like? The buzziest example is P.volve. Created by Victoria’s Secret Angels trainer Stephen Pasterino, P.volve is a strengthening and lengthening workout that you can do at home or in a studio. Using equipment that can be purchased through P.volve or on Amazon (like the famous thigh- and glute-toning P.ball, plus gliders, armbands and ankle weights), it uses Pasterino’s knowledge and training in applied functional science to ensure safe, effective movements. Another HILIT workout? Rowing, which you can do at studios like Rowgatta in New York, Lit Method in Los Angeles and Row House in hundreds of locations around the U.S. and Canada.
2. The New Cbd
Fine, CBD isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, but a few other non-psychoactive (read: won’t get you high) cannabinoids have been popping up over the past few months and will continue to do so into the New Year. The front-runners? CBG, or cannabigerol, which promising early studies are finding could treat glaucoma, have antibacterial properties, and help inflammatory bowel disease and colitis and more; and CBC, or cannabichromene, which early research indicates could help Crohn’s disease, neuropathy, chronic post-operative pain and more. (Both of these require further research to confirm efficacy, but this is exciting stuff.)
3. Functional Drinks
Water isn’t the only thing wellness-minded folks will be sipping this coming year. Functional drinks are beverages crafted with superfoods, herbs, spices and adaptogens meant to support a specific key function of the body and optimize overall health. Some we’ve already tried are Goldthread Plant Based Tonics, ROAR Organic Electrolyte Infusions and Luna Bay Booch (which is a slightly alcoholic functional option).