People head into the new year with renewed energy to explore fitness and wellness trends. While the excitement of beginning new goals and habits remains strong, some people can quickly feel discouraged when they see the price tags associated with new fitness trends. However, there are ways to save and splurge as the new year approaches. You can start by thinking about expanding your definition of fitness.

Nowadays, when people think about fitness, they are not just thinking about physical fitness. They think about mental health, emotional resilience, and general life satisfaction (Chekroud et al., 2018). For example, when you set your physical fitness goals, include mental health goals (recognize and identify the positive way you feel post-workout), practice emotional resilience (give yourself grace if you miss a workout), and determine how your physical fitness goals will increase your overall life satisfaction (like a stronger ability to play with your grandchildren). The following goal setting steps and budget-friendly tips, paired with physical fitness, can help you develop well-rounded goals.

People will continue to embrace traditional fitness trends like group fitness classes, strength training, and developing balance and flexibility. They will also start to see new trends that enhance the physical aspects of their goals. One mind-to-body trend includes guided recovery—a guided practice typically led by an instructor to help people relax and recover through activities like meditation, relaxation, and sleep hygiene. For example, meditation apps provide live guided meditations where people can log on and enjoy the experience, all while seeing how many other people around the world are practicing that........

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