2025 looks set to be the year that biohacking will go mainstream, says Wellness In The City Liverpool founder Clare Ellis.
The wellbeing advocate who began the annual showcase in January 2023 and has just revealed details of their third expo being held at Innside Melia on April 24th, explained:
“In short, the term describes “hacking” your biology in order to look and feel your best. More people are choosing new types of wellness tools to maximise their health, using science and personal experimentation to help their routines and improve physical and mental performance.
“Maximising your health through nutrition, health tech, and good habits that match your biology is very 2025,” believes Clare.
“It gives people the opportunity to handle the challenges of modern society like burnout. More than just a trend, it’s a movement toward proactively looking after yourself. That’s been the essence of Wellness In The City Liverpool since day one.”
Clare asserts that 2025 will be the year when “we’ll be able to, through more personalised diets, nutrition, and better sleep, fuel our brains for stronger performance. This can also help us age better.”
She also cites hydration as the number one item desired by consumers in 2025. “But it’s more than just drinking water, it’s about getting vital minerals and electrolytes that support temperature regulation, energy production, and muscle performance. Electrolyte-infused drinks will be huge this year.
With demand for long-term wellness now surging as the population in the 65+ age is projected to double by 2050, Clare added: “The root of it is helping people feel motivated enough to live healthier lives for longer. Working on our foundational health using e.g. key supplements is a big theme for 2025 and not just January.”
Wellness commentators are also talking up fibre as it becomes increasingly valued for its role in promoting gut health. We mustn’t forget how fibre-rich products contribute to a healthy gut, which is linked to better mood regulation, immunity and metabolic health,” insists Clare. “Achieving your fibre target will be getting more attention as something that boosts health prioritised alongside protein.”
“The power of our metabolism could be the catchphrase of 2025” reckons Clare. “A healthy, balanced, consistent lifestyle is the simplest way to nurture yourself.”
As a prolific networker in the region, it’s not surprising that Clare also acknowledges how more people are increasingly turning to exercise like run clubs to find community and build social connections.
“The ways in which people lead an active lifestyle are constantly evolving but one thing’s for certain – it’s about more than just moving, rather, it’s about community and connection.”
Finally, Clare notes how resistance training will continue to rise in popularity in 2025. “It was the fastest-growing sport type among women last year and indicates its benefits in supporting our functional fitness too.”