Biohacking: The New Wellness Tool The word "biohacking" refers to a variety of techniques for optimizing the body's capacity to operate at optimal efficiency and perhaps prolonging one's life. While some biohacking techniques may appear excessive, others, like meditation and intermittent fasting, are tried-and-true methods that have been shown to be beneficial in numerous studies.
By Kavya Pillai
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The fitness sector is poised for a change propelled by new technology and a rising need for individualized, flexible access, and comprehensive solutions. Fitness innovation is desperately needed, as evidenced by the World Health Organization's disturbing assessment that roughly one-third of adults globally are not physically active enough, comparing the health dangers of extended sitting to those of smoking. It is a major cause for concern because over 50% of adults in India do not engage in physical activity. To meet this need, wellness brands have dwelled into the Biohacking space.
The word "biohacking" refers to a variety of techniques for optimizing the body's capacity to operate at optimal efficiency and perhaps prolonging one's life. While some biohacking techniques may appear excessive, others, like meditation and intermittent fasting, are tried-and-true methods that have been shown to be beneficial in numerous studies.
It entails using biology, science, and do-it-yourself experiments to "hack" or improve your body. Examples of these experiments include tracking sleep patterns and putting the blood of a younger person into your veins. The phrase was first used in 2011 by author and entrepreneur Dave Asprey, who created bulletproof coffee; a blend of coffee, MCT oil, and ghee. This biohack was designed to help you start the day with a strong, energy-boosting beverage.
It's interesting to note that younger generations, such as Gen Z and millennials, are driving this paradigm change by considering fitness to be an investment as much as a health requirement. According to reports, this shift is generating increasing spending on customized fitness solutions.
All of these findings indicate that the fitness sector is at a turning point, requiring more individualized, data-driven, and technologically sophisticated solutions for both the workplace and the home. It is at this key moment that biohacking penetrates the public consciousness of fitness. The application of science and technology to enhance human biology and performance has the potential to completely transform our understanding of health and well-being. Potentially overcoming the drawbacks of existing fitness regimes, biohacking provides the possibility of customised interventions based on individual genetic makeup, lifestyle circumstances, and personal goals.
Despite what many people think, biohacking is not just for sportsmen aiming for top performance or millionaires attempting to become superhumans. Biohacking's ultimate goal of improving health and performance for the general public has been made possible by the rise in chronic illnesses, the rising need for smart gadgets, and the growing popularity of performance-enhancing supplements. Studies predict that by 2028, the worldwide biohacking market would have grown to $63 billion, with a compound annual growth rate of 19% between 2021 and 2028. This suggests that in the future, biohacking will play a big role in fitness and wellbeing.
