Aaron Keay Vancouver shares clear, practical insights on wellness, work, and community from a Vancouver-based perspective.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / Entrepreneur, investor, and former professional athlete Aaron Keay Vancouver is sharing a clear snapshot of recent trends shaping everyday life, from how people approach fitness to how they think about work, wellbeing, and connection. Drawing on widely reported research and real-world experience, Keay breaks down what these trends mean in simple terms-and how individuals can act on them right now.
"Most people don't need more information," Keay says. "They need clarity. Small steps, done consistently, still win."
Trend 1: Community Beats Convenience
Recent global fitness and workplace surveys consistently show the same pattern: people stick with habits longer when they feel connected. Large industry reports indicate that people engaged in group-based fitness or community-driven activities are 30-40% more likely to maintain routines over time compared to solo efforts.
"This lines up with what I've seen my whole life," Keay explains. "Teams outperform individuals when things get hard. Whether it's sport, business, or fitness, people stay committed when they don't feel alone."
What this means for people:
If you keep starting and stopping goals, the problem may not be motivation. It may be isolation. Shared effort creates momentum.
Trend 2: Consistency Now Matters More Than Intensity
Across health and productivity research, one insight keeps repeating: moderate, repeatable effort beats extreme bursts. Studies referenced by major health organizations show that 150 minutes of moderate activity per week delivers most of the long-term benefits people want.
"The biggest myth is that progress has to feel dramatic," Keay says. "In sport, the real gains happened in boring sessions. Same thing applies now."
What this means for people:
You don't need to overhaul your life. You need routines you can repeat on tired days.
Trend 3: Wellbeing and Performance Are No Longer Separate
Large workplace surveys now show that over 70% of employees link physical wellbeing to job performance and focus. Burnout is no longer seen as a personal failure but as a systems issue.
"You can't outwork a broken routine," says Keay. "When sleep, movement, and stress are ignored, performance always drops. I learned that the hard way as an athlete."
What this means for people:
Energy is a resource. How you move, rest, and recover directly affects how you think and work.
Trend 4: People Want Simpler, More Human Experiences
From consumer behaviour reports to lifestyle trends, one shift is clear: people are pulling away from complexity. They want fewer apps, fewer steps, and more real interaction. Brands and spaces that feel human outperform those that feel transactional.
"People want environments that make sense," Keay says. "Clear routines. Familiar faces. Spaces where you don't have to pretend."
What this means for people:
If something feels exhausting before it even starts, it likely won't last. Simpler systems win.
Your Next 7 Days
Small actions compound. Keay suggests starting with one simple change per day.
Day 1: Write down one habit you've tried to start more than once. Circle the smallest version of it.
Day 2: Schedule two short movement sessions this week. Keep them under 30 minutes.
Day 3: Invite one person to join you in a habit you want to keep.
Day 4: Go to bed 30 minutes earlier than usual. No screens for the last 15 minutes.
Day 5: Remove one unnecessary commitment from your week.
Day 6: Spend 10 minutes planning the next week instead of reacting to it.
Day 7: Reflect. What felt easier than expected?
"Momentum doesn't come from motivation," Keay says. "It comes from structure."
Your Next 90 Days
For longer-term change, Keay recommends focusing on systems, not goals.
Create a weekly rhythm for movement, work, and rest that you can repeat without thinking.
Commit to one community-a gym, team, group, or routine where people know your name.
Audit your energy once a month. Track what drains you and what restores you.
Reduce friction by preparing workouts, meals, or schedules in advance.
Measure consistency, not results. Count how often you show up, not how intense it feels.
"Long-term change looks quiet," Keay notes. "But quiet progress adds up fast."
A Simple Call to Action
You don't need to do everything listed here.
Pick one step.
Start today.
Repeat it tomorrow.
"Most people are closer than they think," Keay says. "They just need to start where they are."
To read the full interview, visit the website here.
About Aaron Keay Vancouver
Aaron Keay Vancouver is a Canadian entrepreneur, investor, and former professional athlete. He is the founder of Kommunity Fitness and manages Klutch Financial, with experience across wellness, consumer products, and technology. His work focuses on building environments where performance, health, and community reinforce each other.
Contact:
info@aaronkeayinvestor.com
SOURCE: Aaron Keay
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