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We applied a foresight methodology\u2014the Futures Wheel (FW)\u2014and defined its central trend as the growing integration of AI into consumer wellness platforms. The analysis outlines seven first-order consequences: (1) personalization of nutrition and fitness plans, (2) 24\/7 health coaching, (3) integration with smart technology, (4) increased privacy and surveillance concerns, (5) data-driven risk profiling and moral hazard, (6) incorporation into organizational processes, and (7) acceleration of health inequalities driven by the digital divide. Second-order consequences included potential improvements in health outcomes and health literacy, as well as risks of privacy erosion, algorithmic bias, behavior-linked underwriting models, deskilling of health and fitness professionals, and shifts in food and exercise culture toward more individualized, and potentially isolating practices. Cross-cutting patterns highlighted recurring trade-offs between personalization and surveillance, scalability and user agency, and optimization and equity. Wellness practice will expand along with AI\u2019s ability to personalize recommendations, automate behaviors, and engage users. AI wellness popularization is promising for chronic disease prevention and health optimization. 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