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Welcome back to Wellworthy. Here's what you need to know this week:

• A wellness founder’s approach to avoiding burnout

• How sugary drinks impact our health

• New drops from HOKA, lululemon, TRX, and more

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Health Stack: Jane Wong’s tools for avoiding burnout

Each week, we tap our network of health and fitness experts to offer personal insights and recommendations.

This week: Jane Wong, co-founder and creative director of NOON. Wong sees burnout as "a 360° experience that impacts the mind, body and spirit," and has developed an actionable toolkit to maintain balance.

"I'm focused on consistency with smaller, easier-to-manage habits that help me stay on top of my mental and physical health," Wong adds. Her routine includes morning movement, early sun exposure, and diet optimization to eat healthier and seasonally.

Here are her top recommendations for avoiding burnout:

• Bathhouse Day Pass: “One of the best gifts you could give yourself (and a friend). The space is beautifully designed and just exudes sophisticated chill. The variety of spaces for sauna, steam, and cold plunge is perfect for a solo day to relax and detox, or hang with friends in quiet conversation.”

• Hydragun HeatPod Sauna Blanket 2: “I got introduced to the sauna blanket as I was recovering from my last burnout and it was a game changer to help me up my endorphins in a relaxing way, and it also forced me to take long bouts to rest while using it. I slept better, felt more relaxed, and sweat– all good things.

• 3rd Ritual Acupressure Polygon: “A super simple tool that works along the meridians of our body to tap trigger points for better circulation and release tension. I use this when I’m feeling deep knots and it’s helped me immensely find immediate pain relief.”

• Teenage Engineering Speaker: “One of the best instant cures for stress is music. Sound has such an incredible impact on your perception of yourself and the world, and as someone who is a bit of an audiophile, investing in a good speaker to experience music more ‘internally’ has been life-changing. I love everything Teenage Engineering does, and their speakers are a perfect medium.”

• NOON’s CHILL Mushroom Gummy Delights: “It’s hard to choose one gummy I love the most, but this one is the most versatile and super tasty, which makes you enjoy it much more. When I’m feeling the creep of stress, I take 2 to help calm my nervous system, keep me feeling steady and less scattered.”

Read our full interview with Jane Wong here.

On Our Radar 

Interesting stories we spotted this week → 

Cut the sugar. New research links sugary beverages to 2.2 million new diabetes cases and 1.2 million cardiovascular disease cases in 2020 alone. The reason? These drinks spike blood sugar and insulin levels, leading to metabolic dysfunction and increased disease risk.

Solitude surge. Americans are spending more time alone than ever – an extra 99 minutes at home daily compared to 2003, with young adults showing a 35% increase in isolation. Offering social connection, run clubs, group workouts, and wellness experiences are a powerful antidotes to solitude. 

Cottage cheese’s comeback. Once a staple, cottage cheese is having a moment: sales are up over 50% in five years as health-conscious consumers seek high-protein snacks. Leading the charge, good culture reimagined this classic dairy product for a new generation looking for whole-food alternatives to processed protein supplements.

Just Dropped: HOKA Bondi 9

HOKA revamped its iconic Bondi franchise with the Bondi 9, featuring an all-new supercritical EVA foam midsole that's lighter and more resilient. The update adds 2mm of stack height and refined MetaRocker geometry for an ultra-smooth ride.

The $170 shoe also introduces a structured knit upper with zonal breathability, a 3D molded collar for easy step-in, and durabrasion rubber in high-wear zones. To celebrate the launch, HOKA's kicking off a 9-week challenge culminating in a 9-mile run. Order here.

More drops perfect for:

• Oral hygiene. Cocofloss launched eco-friendly interdental brushes featuring recyclable paper handles and soft bristles designed to tackle plaque between teeth. The Great Gums Brushes are ideal for everyone from daily flossers to those with braces or crowns – just pop off the wire brush after a week and recycle the handle. Order here.

• Better rest. Cheribundi launched Sleep Gummies combining tart cherry juice for muscle recovery with 3mg melatonin for enhanced sleep quality. The dual-action supplement aims to support both restoration and rest. Shop now.

• Training pride. TRX teamed up with Ohio State for its first-ever collegiate suspension trainer, featuring Buckeye-themed design elements and the same pro-grade build that elite athletes trust. Get your hands on the limited edition trainer here.

• Cross training. lululemon launched its Chargefeel 3, women’s shoe designed for both running and training. It features breathable upper, secure fit, and Nulu™ heel lining for comfort. Shop now.

• Hitting the trails. AllTrails released its first-ever curated list of must-hike trails for the year ahead. Drawing from over 450,000 routes worldwide, the ‘25 Trails to Explore in 202’  guide highlights newly restored paths, historic urban walks, and destination treks. Explore here.

• Lighter sips. Butter Wines introduced ButterLight, an 85-calorie Chardonnay featuring bright lemon mousse and vanilla notes with 40% less alcohol than standard wines. Find it in stores here.

• Athletic training. ClassPass teamed up with D1 Training to bring sports science-backed workouts to its platform, offering members access to 54-minute athletic sessions featuring dynamic warm-ups, strength training, and core conditioning. Book a class.

• Off-road miles. Mount to Coast dropped a limited-edition R1 celebrating Cameron Balser's 11,170-mile run around the Lower 48, featuring a sunset colorway inspired by his journey, custom teammate-designed graphics, and his epic stats printed on the heel. Shop the commemorative runners here.

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