The Festivalization of Wellness: Why “Raves” are Replacing Gyms

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The fluorescent-lit gym with rows of isolated treadmills is becoming a relic of wellness past. A seismic shift is underway in how people pursue physical and mental health, and it’s loud, communal, and decidedly un-institutional. Wellness festivals 2026 are emerging as the dominant force in fitness culture, replacing solitary workout routines with immersive social fitness […]