Countries are tip-toeing into their tourism sector amidst recurring waves of the pandemic and no one is doing it better than Thailand. The advantage of Asia Pacific region rebounding towards normalcy before the western hemisphere has been used well by Thailand as the wellness trend has only seen an upsurge in the last months.
Thailand is leading the pack when it comes to wellness – physical, mental and emotional and with good reasons. A great eating routine with agility inducing workouts local to the region such as Muay Thai has helped Thais, young and old alike to keep up a positive mental space.
Consumers are crafting a brand new attitude towards health and wellness and as a result are often on edge about their weight and body strength. Home cooking in on the rise, Thais are turning to more of natural remedies and health supplements to protect the body and to serve as immunity boosters. What, then are the top trends in Thailand when it comes to Wellness and Health?
Let’s take a look:
Clean Eating
Covid-19 is more prevalent among adults with non-communicable diseases such as obesity, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes etc These being reversible conditions Thais are choosing to journey down the age-old path of eating wisely and in moderation. Lifestyle modification
though a more plant-based diet is the in thing. Home cooking taking forefront from dining out, focus is on mushrooms and soy to derive the well needed fuel to survive.
Going Vegan
Covid has caused people to become progressively mindful of the dairy and meat industry practices the animal abuse, prevalence of anti-infection agents and synthetic compounds hence Millennials have begun to investigate their plates and everything that goes on it. The
trend to opt for natural and sound food for self and family is proving to be the turning point of wellness of body and mind in Thailand.
Diet Regimens
Paleo dietary pattern, such as intermittent fasting, keto and base eating are becoming mainstream with each passing day. Millennials prefer these diets to get in shape and
increase vitality levels despite the drawbacks as pointed out by nutritionists.
Mixture Workouts
Thais are switching from solitary exercise patterns to mixture workouts that incorporate pilates, barre and TRX. Studios are opening up to even offer combos such as Zumba and Muay Thai. Consumers are on the lookout for inventiveness and variety with more than 80% individuals attempting newer exercises withing 14 days of joining a gym.
Activity Tracking Devices
Wearable technology isn’t new, but is ever so becoming popular by the day with the young Thais choosing to switch to regular workouts. Brands keep adding to the market as these fitness tools are fast becoming a fashion accessory to possess. Altitude trackers for trail runners, heart rate monitors for gym goers and pedometers for runners are fast becoming
essentials.
Online Training
Instead of your weekly rendezvous with a fitness trainer having the necessary resources at your fingertips has surely changed the paradigm of fitness for Thais. Online training serves as win-win deal for trainers and consumers alike. Real time feedback through video calls, convenience
of staying at home, a and a smaller price tag has cone to compete with real physical attention in person.
Aqua Exercise
Talk about innovation in personal wellness, underwater cycling, aerobics, dancing, and treadmills under water Thais are taking to Aqua exercises like fish to water pun intended. People with ankle pains or knee pains benefit considerably from the reduced pressure under water. This lessens pain during and after training.