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Get Comfortable With ‘Cozy Cardio’

The social media trend is ideally suited for end-buyers in the health and wellness space.

It can be hard to start a fitness routine, particularly for newbies and those who have had less-than-stellar workout experiences in the past. Now, say hello to ‘Cozy Cardio,’ a recent TikTok trend featuring a gentler, home-based way to work out.

The movement’s been popularized in recent months by TikTok creator Hope Zuckerbrow, who started sharing her early morning workouts that often feature a lighted candle, iced coffee with protein, walking pad, comfortable clothes and a streaming show in the background.

“I realized I needed to heal my relationship with exercise,” Zuckerbrow told CNN. “Exercise wasn’t fun anymore, and I was only moving to lose weight, not to feel good or be healthy. I wanted to spark joy when it came to movement.”

While health professionals say gentle walking should ideally lead to more intensive exercise over time for maximum benefit, it’s ideal for easing people into building fitness into their days.

Here are six end-buyer industries that are primed for using branded fitness items to encourage patients and clients to make movement a daily habit.

1. Doctors’ Offices

Primary care physicians looking to encourage regular fitness can give out soothing items for patients’ homes.

candle

6-oz. candle in bubble texture jar (NCSBT6) from SnugZ USA (asi/88060)

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2. Corporate Wellness Programs

Employers with wellness programs will want garments like unisex workout tops with a logo and inspirational message for employees to use at home.

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American Apparel unisex jersey tank (2408) from SanMar (asi/84863)

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3. Gyms & Fitness Studios

Recommend that facilities help inactive members restart workout routines – and hopefully return to in-person fitness in time – by mailing gifts to their homes.

striped fitness towel

Quick-dry fitness towel (100993) from Gemline (asi/56070)

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4. College Health Centers

Suggest to campus health professionals that they inspire more regular exercise among students with lifestyle items like drinkware.

blue water bottle with diffuser

32-oz. water bottle with diffuser (DW3157H-32) from Active Life Promo (asi/72657)

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5. Therapists

Mental health professionals can promote all-around wellness with a seed planter kit featuring an inspirational message – perfect for decorating a home workout space.

seed kit

Seed planter kit (JK-1540) from Jornik Manufacturing (asi/63549)

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6. Dieticians

Pitch tea accessories – pots, mugs and infusers – to nutrition professionals who want to promote improved dietary habits.

tea mug with diffuser

Porcelain tea mug with infuser and lid (IPBC151) from I Promotion Pro (asi/62098)

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