The High Performance Journal Written By Dan Go - March 24th, 2026

Each year, health trends evolve. Back then, we had things like CrossFit and butter coffee, and now we have peptides and something called hypoxic training.

In this newsletter, I want to go through the top health trends of 2026 and share the ones I'll be doing as well as the ones I'll be skipping.

I don't say this often, but the last trend is something 100% of people should be doing.

Here are the top health trends of 2026.

2026 Health Trends I'm Actually Doing (And The Ones I'll Skip)

TREND #1 — GLP-1s

Unless you've been living under a rock, you know drugs like ​Ozempic, Retatrutide, and Tirzepatide​ have gone mainstream. Forecasts project GLP-1 sales to hit over $100 billion globally by 2030.

These are life-changing medicines. But many people will use them as a shortcut to skip over what they actually need to fix, which is their lifestyle. Research shows that within 18 to 24 months after stopping the drug, most people regain all the weight they lost.

Many of our clients are either on GLP-1s or considering them, so I'm doing a 6-week test on myself. I don't want to just know what these do in theory. I want to know through practice.

But I made sure I got ​my abs back first​. Because getting lean is a skill and a mindset, and you'll need that foundation whether you're on a GLP-1 or not.

I'll share the full results in a future newsletter.

TREND #2 — Peptides

Longevity Clinics and Great Market Peptide Suppliers are booming. BPC-157 and TB-500 are getting the most attention for joint health, muscle gain, and sleep, but I would still consider these to be experimental.

As of now, there are zero high-quality randomized controlled trials for the vast majority of them, and most evidence comes from lab studies or cell cultures, not long-term human data.

This space is also becoming the Wild West. Influencers on social media are telling you what to inject, third-party websites bypass FDA regulations and the requirements, and potency testing.

Personally, I've seen people take peptides and experience benefits. I've seen others take peptides and not feel any changes or, even worse, develop an adverse reaction.

Thankfully, I have zero need for peptides, and that's how it should be. And even if I did, I'd want a qualified doctor guiding me through the process, not Reddit threads or some influencer off of Instagram.

This space is hot and for good reason, but I'm going to pause until more evidence comes out.

TREND #3 — Fibermaxxing

2026 is looking to be the year of fiber.

Fiber helps you keep full and satiated, improves your blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, and most importantly, your gut health

Around 50 to even 90% of people in the West are not getting enough fiber, and colorectal cancer is the number one killer of people under 50, and guess what? Fiber protects against that.

I just did a ​21-day test maxing out psyllium husk​, and the results were largely positive. I felt fuller, my gut health improved, and I was way more regular.

I'm all in on fibermaxxing. Getting at least 25 to 35 g daily is just as important as getting enough protein.

TREND #4 — Longevity Going Mainstream

Longevity has moved from the biohacker niche to mainstream media. More people are optimizing for longer lives, and it's showing in search trends, longevity clinics, and influencers becoming longevity experts.

I'm neutral on this one.

On one hand, the mainstream longevity movement is helping people live better. On the other hand, it can be an expensive distraction from the fundamentals.

While people are trending towards living longer, I do believe that the next trend over the horizon is ​learning how to add quality to those years​. Because what's the point of living to 100 if you can't walk down the stairs or pick up your grandkids?

Living longer is great, but making sure you can actually live out those final years on your terms is going to be the most important.

TREND #5 — Hyper-Personal Health Tracking

In 2026 and beyond, you’re going to see the wellness industry go all in on hyper-personalization. I'm talking about home biomarker tests, microbiome tests, continuous glucose monitors, and even tracking the quality of your poop.

Personally, I think we're getting way too obsessive. I talked ​about it in this newsletter here​, where my Apple Watch broke, and it was one of the best things that happened for my mental health.

I stopped quantifying everything, started going by how I felt, and it's been mentally freeing.

That said, I believe most people should know their numbers from steps to their sleep quality. Get clear on those and spend 6-18 months fixing them.

What you measure is what you manage, but once you are done fixing those metrics, obsessing over them does more harm than good.

TREND #6 — Altitude Training

Hypoxic training is being positioned as the next biohacking breakthrough.

It works by exposing your body to low-oxygen environments, which forces it to adapt by producing more red blood cells.

This can lead to better oxygen delivery to your muscles, improved endurance, faster recovery, and potentially better cardiovascular performance over time.

It is a cool concept, but the tech is new and quite expensive.

If you are a pro athlete or someone who has the time and means, it can deliver real benefits. For everyone else, it's a nice-to-have. I'm skipping it until it becomes more accessible to the public.

TREND #7 — Less Alcohol

The decline in alcohol use is real. People are becoming aware of alcohol's links to cancer, sleep disruption, and weight gain.

But beyond health, the younger generation seems to be done with drinking culture altogether and moving towards sober curious lifestyles.

As for me, ​I've severely cut back​. I'll drink on a rare occasion as I still see it as a net positive when it deepens a connection with people you love.

But done as a regular habit, it's one of the worst things you can do for your health. I've seen some great benefits in dropping alcohol as a habit in my life. I'm a fan of this one.

TREND #8 — AI Health Coaching

I've been using my AI nutrition coach every day, and it was crucial to seeing my abs again at 46

AI coaching is one of the fastest-growing trends in health, with studies showing meaningful improvements in daily steps, nutrition, and sleep.

A Stanford-reported study found AI coaching was effective, but pairing it with human coaching nearly doubled the results.

This is the reason why I'm also building an AI health nutrition app, ​HeySherpa.AI​, and why, since 2025, we've been integrating AI into our ​private health coaching practice​.

AI paired with human coaching is the most effective combination we've seen for helping our clients lose weight and transform their bodies.

TREND #9 — Sauna Culture

Saunas have gone from a Nordic niche and have become such a global wellness phenomenon that there are sauna houses popping up in major cities.

Fun fact: One of my friends, Robbie, started one of the first higher-end sauna bath houses called ​OtherShip​. It's in Toronto and New York, and it's one of the best sauna experiences on the planet.

I'm all for this trend because science backs this up. Regular sauna use improves your cardiovascular health, reduces stress, and is associated with living a longer life.

But what most people miss is the key benefit, which is connection. Doing something uncomfortable with other people in a world that is just separating us further and further apart is a net positive.

Huge fan of this one. Highly recommend trying it out.

TREND #10 — Digital Detoxes

This is the big one.

A study showed that just blocking mobile internet for two weeks significantly improved attention, mental health, and overall well-being. This was comparable to reversing about 10 years of age-related cognitive decline.

For myself, I've gone back to thinking on paper. Whether I'm learning, in meetings, or working through ideas, I write it all down. No screens. You actually start thinking instead of just reacting.

Technology is an asset, but only when used with intention. That said, I am planning to do a digital detox of my own. It's going to be 2 weeks, zero screens. Let you know what happens when it's done.

The Real Best Health Trend of 2026

These trends are new, and they're exciting.

But the best health trend of 2026 is the same one it's always been: be a master at the fundamentals.

Some tools can help. But they will never be better than just doing the boring basics.

If you got value out of this newsletter, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Onward and upward. 🚀

- Dan

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