Fitness and wellness have been around since the time of Homer in Ancient Greece, though they haven’t always looked like they do today. Cleopatra used cosmetics, lotions, and wraps with ingredients we see on shelves now, but her lifestyle wasn’t accessible for most people. In 2022, personal care and beauty made up 19% of the $5.6 trillion global wellness market, according to the Global Wellness Institute.

Let’s dive into the history of wellness and fitness to better understand how to live healthy, more fulfilled lives.