Wellness

If there”s anything wonderful that’s come out of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s the innovations in home wellness that we’ve been seeing. Undoubtedly, the past two years have tested both people and business beyond measure. However when times are tough, opportunities arise, as we have seen in abundance in the home wellness space.   Here, five of the best and most effective home wellness innovations launched in Australia in 2020-2021.  Vitruvian Vitruvian is an intelligent new home wellness brand hailing from Australia. Combining technology with resistance training, the V-Form Trainer essentially acts as an entire home gym within the one device. Vitruvian is the brainchild of Jon Gregory, a Perth based former high frequency trader who specialises in algorithms. Jon recognised that there ne...

When a company has multiple ways to make money, investors often say that the company has optionality. Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON) the workout-at-home company, has recently announced its getting into corporate wellness. This could potentially turn into a massive growth opportunity for the brand. On a MotleyFool Live episode recorded on June 30, Fool contributors Brian Feroldi and Brian Stoffel talk about the early results from the initiative. Brian Stoffel: I'm going to move on to a much smaller company, which is Peloton. Peloton's an interesting company because it's one that when it went public, I thought it was one of the most ridiculous things in the world. Like $2500 for a machine and that's it. But the more I learned about it, the more I realized that there's a lot happening here at this ...

Rebel Wilson has impressed fans after losing more than 30kg as part of her 'year of health'. And new details have surfaced about how the 41-year-old actress began her incredible transformation. According to the Sunday Mirror, the Australian star checked in at the Vivamayr Altaussee wellness centre in Austria to kickstart her weight loss last year. The publication reports that sugar, alcohol and caffeine are all banned at the centre, while dinner is frowned upon and guests are taught to chew every mouthful 40 times. The centre's weight care program costs $5097 for a week while a two-week program can cost up to $9500. According to the website, 'the Vivamayr Weight Care program is aimed at optimising your weight and consists of a fixed and variable part.' Read more at the Daily Mail....

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka announced that she would withdraw from the French Open after she was fined and threatened with being disqualified for not speaking to media during the tournament to protect her mental health. French Open officials and others initially reacted not with concern but by criticising her for not fulfilling her obligations. This occurred despite the fact that her refusal came after a first-round win, unlike others fined for skipping press conferences after losses. The evolving maelstrom that has followed weighs two priorities – the obligation to fulfill one’s job requirements, which in Osaka’s case includes talking to the press – and protecting one’s mental wellness. While a physical injury is routinely accepted as a legitimate reason for not performing aspects ...

We have all heard that necessity is the mother of innovation. The pandemic has made us believe that we will not be able to return to the ‘Old normal’. It has made a gigantic impact on the economy and forced organizations to think outside their comfort zones. Thinking innovatively and more so for the ultimate benefit of employees was not a gradual progression anymore but a need of an hour for the corporates around the world. The crisis has paved the way for many entrepreneurs to evolve and look for opportunities and come up with solutions to close loopholes. The distress situation obligated corporates to respond quickly and understand the market needs and develop a solution in a short span of time. Read more at People Matters.

With wellbeing a priority for clients since the pandemic, Abra Dunsby takes a look at the latest wellness offerings in the Caribbean and discovers how the concept has extended beyond the spa The effects of the coronavirus pandemic on our physical and mental health have caused us all to value wellbeing more than ever, so it’s no surprise that clients are increasingly likely to incorporate health and wellness into their holiday. With its world-class beaches and top-notch hotels with spa amenities, the Caribbean is a wellness hotspot; in fact wellness tourism was growing at a “significantly faster pace than any other type of tourism before the pandemic hit”, according to Carol Hay, business development director of the CTO Chapter, UK & Europe. Read more at ttgmedia.com ...

A year or so ago, the word wellness hit differently than it does today. With health and wellbeing top of mind for the world, wellness-oriented spaces in both commercial and residential settings are prioritizing much more than just relaxation and pampering. “The pandemic has crystallized the need we all have for mental and physical health, and we have had time to reflect on our pace of life and the impact of technology, both good and bad,” says designer Jo Littlefair of Goddard Littlefair, who recently designed spas for both Southbank Place and Chelsea Barracks in London. “This, in turn, means that as designers of interior spaces we need to articulate a response that delivers on not only an aesthetic level but [also] creates an environment to alter moods and assist rejuvenation.” Continue...

In this fast-paced, career-oriented life, health and wellness have been pushed on the backburner. People have no time for exercising, no time for sports, and no time for other wellness activities. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought a landmark change in people’s attitudes towards health and wellness. The pandemic has shown how important it is to have good health and strong immunity, as those with compromised immune systems suffered the worst once they contracted the lethal infection. Therefore, people are looking to make some significant changes in their lifestyle to make it healthier. As we move deeper into 2021, we will witness the global rise of health consciousness at a level that we’ve never witnessed before. So let’s discuss some of the health and wellness trends that...