The youngest generation of adults, coined Gen Z, is known for prioritizing mental and physical well-being. With this in mind, it makes sense that fitness and wellness trends are extremely popular amongst the young population on TikTok. If you're looking for what's trending so far in the new year, we've got you covered. We're breaking down some of the most popular TikTok fitness and wellness trends that are kicking off 2023, and how you can join the club and hop on them.
Digital Detox
Although it may seem ironic, a trend that is currently sweeping social media is #digitaldetox, with the hashtag accumulating over 64 million views. A digital detox involves taking a break from the online world and social media and engaging in activities in the real world, often outdoor activities like swimming, running, or walking. Many TikTok users are hopping on this trend and detailing what they're doing when they're offline. In a world surrounded by technology, a digital detox is a rejuvenating way to take a step back and remember what life is like without the internet. Many use the opportunity to appreciate nature and spend quality time with loved ones. Try a digital detox to heal your mind and soul before returning to your everyday grind.
Deadlift Challenge
With the #FitTok hashtag at an astounding 48.1 billion views, there is tons of fitness content currently circulating TikTok. One form of exercise trending in 2023 is the #deadliftchallenge. Deadlifting has become quite popular on the social app; the hashtag #deadliftchallenge has 134 million views, with users from all over implementing the exercise to build muscle, lose weight, and test their strength. There are many different kinds of deadlift challenges you can find on the app. Some consist of a group of friends or a couple trying to out-lift each other by increasing the weight of each set until a winner emerges. While others involve just one lifter challenging him- or herself to lift a certain amount of weight. Either way, when done safely, deadlift challenges can be a healthy form of competition and push people to reach new personal bests. If you want to partake in this fun challenge, just remember to know your limits and maintain proper lifting technique to avoid injury.
How To Do The Deadlift | Technique and Variations
This is one lift you want to make sure you're getting right.
15-Minute Meals
A final wellness trend that is blowing up on TikTok is #15minutemeals, with the hashtag racking up over 53 million views. Making quick and easy meals has never been more appealing as many strive today to incorporate proper nutrients into their meals but do not have the time. 15-minute meals allow anyone to whip up good, nutritious food when running low on time. Many use this trend to promote healthy eating, while others advertise the money-saving benefits. You can find 15-minute meals for any time of day- breakfast, lunch, or dinner. To prepare food efficiently, many TikTok users take advantage of frozen foods such as frozen vegetables, or quick fixes like instant rice, and simply add a protein like tofu or shredded chicken. For a 15-minute meal that is simply nutritious and delicious, try Myprotein's air fryer pizza.
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Three ingredients, five minutes, and no oven needed.
Take Home Message
There you have it, #digitaldetox, #deadliftchallenge, and #15minutemeals are the top health and fitness trends that TikTok has brought us thus far in 2023. Feel free to try any one of these to see if they're worth the hype. And keep an eye out for upcoming trends to stay up-to-date on the latest in the health and fitness world.
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A Rutgers University Honors graduate, Jamie grew up on the Jersey shore and double majored in Comparative Literature and Anthropology in college. Jamie is an experienced writer in the health and wellness, biotech, and eCommerce fields. She loves writing with a purpose and has even written for the Department of Justice.
Jamie became drawn to exercise during her time in university and began to notice the physical and mental benefits of moving your body daily. Today, Jamie enjoys Pilates, light weight training, and going on long walks in nature daily.
Jamie is also passionate about eating right and prioritizing gut health and immunity. She is always trying the next innovation in health and wellness. When she’s not writing articles, Jamie enjoys reading, playing guitar, and finding dogs to play with.
