From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

A report published by the World Health Organization and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has shed light on the effects of insufficient physical activity. It suggests exercise levels across Europe are not sufficient and that socioeconomic factors are, in part, to blame.

The pandemic pressed the fast forward button on the evolution of workouts, with consumers expecting more and more from their devices. The future workout brings new opportunities to bring VR to a mainstream audience, and forces established brands to embrace the future of fitness in the metaverse.

The cost of living crisis is shifting how Britons exercise, with some reverting to at-home workouts and walking – just like they did during pandemic lockdowns. As everyday costs mount, there are opportunities for brands to provide cheaper or alternative methods of keeping fit.

With the pandemic and WFH lifestyles driving a shift towards at-home exercise, brands are innovating to meet fitness buffs where they’re at. Smart at-home gym Tonal has been developed with this in mind, utilizing AI tech to help people reach their fitness goals from the comfort of their living rooms.