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AI, Hyper-Personalization and Holistic Health & Recovery Lead Digital and Technology Integration in the 2025

In 2025, digital and technological integration within the wellbeing and fitness landscape is being shaped by four major forces: AI-enabled solutions, hyper-personalized experiences, hybrid fitness models, and a strengthened focus on holistic health and recovery. Artificial intelligence is powering highly adaptive wellness journeys, providing everything from real-time health insights to personalized coaching and predictive wellbeing tools. At the same time, hyper-personalization is transforming consumer expectations, enabling individuals to access fitness and wellness programs tailored to their unique lifestyles, goals, and biometric data. Hybrid fitness models—blending in-person, virtual, and on-demand experiences—have become the new standard, offering unmatched flexibility and accessibility across diverse preferences and schedules. Most importantly, organizations and providers are embracing a holistic approach that prioritizes recovery, stress management, mental health, and overall life balance. Together, these trends mark a significant shift in how technology is enhancing health, wellbeing, and human performance, redefining the future of the fitness and wellness industry.

Andy Peat

CEO
Fitness On Demand

2025 saw our sector reshape, consolidate and surge, with data and personalization becoming the central focus. Hybrid models matured and operators demanded measurable ROI from every partnership and product.

In 2026, the brands that win won’t be the ones shouting the loudest. They’ll be the ones creating comprehensive, personalized, and seamless experiences whilst maintaining the basics at a high level. Consumers expect every interaction to feel connected, intentional, and tailored to their needs. The future belongs to operators who understand the full member journey: digital, physical, and emotional. In 2026, experience isn’t a differentiator, it’s the entire competitive advantage.

Personalization didn’t just rise in 2024, it reshaped the industry, and in 2025, it became the expectation. As wellness climbs to the top of consumer priorities (84% in the US, Mckinsey, Future of Wellness) we’re watching the industry shift toward a more intelligent, interconnected approach to fitness, one where strength, recovery, and longevity aren’t accessories, but the foundation of how people train. Technology is no longer a component of the experience; it’s the connective tissue driving it. At iFIT, we continue to define what true personalization and integration look like. We’ve built an ecosystem that unifies on-equipment training, off-equipment movement, and daily recovery into one holistic experience. Our AI Coach drives personalization, pulling in a user’s health data, adapting their plan in real time, and optimizing performance-driven outcomes. As consumers demand solutions that support the full spectrum of their health – mind, body, and long-term vitality – iFIT is not simply keeping pace, we’re setting it. Whether in the gym, at home or on the mobile app, iFIT is creating a future that’s personalized, intelligent, and longevity-driven, and building an ecosystem that makes it all possible.
Mark Watterson

CEO
iFIT Commercial

Lou Lentine
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Echelon Fitness

Don’t be afraid to experiment, learn from experiences, pivot if necessary, and trust your instincts. Surround yourself with intelligent people who share your vision and can help you bring it to life. Take time to celebrate your success, let it inspire your next steps, and acknowledge your team’s contributions to keep them motivated!

2025 was an incredible year with mergers, acquisitions, International growth and retail expansion. We’ve managed to add more technology, more customization, and a better user experience. We have taken our members around the world through gaming, scenic rides and through our International expansion.

We are excited about 2026 and introducing new products to the market, expanding our global reach, and making wellness choices more accessible to our community.

As 2025 concludes, the Middle East continues to set new benchmarks for innovation and ambition in the global fitness industry. Across our four brands, Wellfit, FitnGlam, Fitcode, and The Platform Studios, we’re seeing a strong appetite for premium, performance-driven spaces that combine luxury, technology, and human connection. The region’s investment in health, wellbeing, and active living is transforming communities and inspiring a new generation to prioritise personal performance. Looking ahead to 2026, I believe the Middle East will cement its position as a global leader in fitness and wellness experiences, where world-class design, elite coaching, and digital integration redefine what it means to live well.
George Flooks

Former CEO,
Fitness and Wellness, Arada
(Wellfit | FitnGlam | Fitcode | The Platform Studios)