The future of fitness

From old-school training and functional fitness to the era of anti-ageing and biohacking, the health and wellness space is approaching an increasingly busy crossroads. To cut through the noise, we assembled a hand-picked group of experts to lay odds on how we’ll be training, eating and recovering in 2026

The future of fitness has arrived! Here are the top workout and wellbeing trends that’ll soon be shaping your body, mind and soul...

Driven by metrics, fuelled by AI and never far from a ‘hmm, really?’ TikTok trend, wellness has never been more complex. Or innovative. Or exciting. Guided by expert intel, we place our bets on the newness you’ll be trying, tracking and tuning into this year

Apple’s devices are not just getting faster; in combination with a range of apps, they are also helping you to get fitter

The ability to hit the gym without leaving home is a popular fitness goal for 2026, and these stylish examples offer abundant inspiration

There are few items in our wardrobes as fitness-coded as the legging. But as a new generation of exercisers walk away from the aesthetic in favour of a softer silhouette, WH ’s fashion features editor, Isabelle Knevett, asks if this is the end for fitness’s favourite item