The wellness tracking backlash: Why some are abandoning fitness and health metrics

Summary

The article explores a growing counter-movement to the intense health and wellness tracking culture. While many embrace biohacking and obsessive metric logging, "reformed optimisers" are stepping back—cancelling Pilates, having that extra glass of wine, and tuning out from the constant monitoring of fitness, food, and sleep. It highlights the story of Ashwinn Krishnaswamy, who followed a rigid tracking schedule for three years before deciding to disengage.