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Step aside, green tea. Paleo is so 15 minutes ago. There are some new health and wellness trends taking center stage this year. If you know what “athleisure” means (or you are wearing fractal-patterned leggings as you read this), you probably already know some of these new trends.

PRIORITIZE RECOVERY
More people are taking muscle recovery seriously after hard workouts, says national fitness trainer Chris Freytag. “People still love to workout, but more people are incorporating things like foam rolling, yoga, acupuncture and cupping. People are choosing these more natural ways to take care of their muscles after a hard workout rather than taking an antiinflammatory,” she says.

REFRESH HAPPY HOUR
Going sans-alcohol is the new cool. Look for more bars and restaurants featuring fun, healthy “mocktails”—cocktail-like beverages made with fresh seasonal ingredients minus alcohol. More people are touting the health benefits of living permanently on the wagon, and this is leading to social gatherings with a focus on connections over cocktails. Abstaining from alcohol can mean improved mental clarity, less body fat, a better mood, enhanced quality of sleep and improved relationships. If that doesn’t make you want to put down your glass of red wine, this might: Some experts say Your life’s purpose can sometimes be masked by even moderate alcohol consumption. Going dry may be the new non-smoking.

GET FIT ANYTIME
“In today’s world, where everyone is time-starved, health-conscious, individuals sometimes struggle to be as active as they’d like to be,” says Chuck Runyon, CEO of Anytime Fitness, “Our job as fitness facilitators is to help others lead healthier, more active lives whenever they can find the time—be it in the gym, at work, at home or while running errands.”

UNPLUG WITH TECHNOLOGY
Yes, tech can help you chill out. Start by downloading some of the great meditation Apps available, such as Calm, Buddhify and Headspace. There are apps that remind you to breathe and gadgets made just to monitor your vitals for stress, such as the WellBe. Yes, your amazing, addictive devices have caused stress and anxiety, why not let them solve the same problems?

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