You know I love all things fitness. I am that teenage girl who asks for a barbell for her birthday and not new clothes. I need movement, I need strength, I need activity everyday. So what better a gift to give then one that will be utilized for fun. fitness, and health. These gift ideas are for the fitness fanatic in your life or even the newbie wanting to start a new journey in movement and health. I compiled a ton of at home equipment, since I think working out at home is the best and easiest! no need to pay for an expensive gym membership. (Which is a plus for those nervous newbies). Some of these items I own and love, while others I would love to own...hint hint 😉
1. A Set of Resistance Bands (Black Mountain)
2. BOSU Balance Trainer (BOSU) I want one so bad!
3. Jump Rope (Tone Fitness)
4. TRX Suspension Trainer (TRX) This is one of the coolest exercise inventions ever!
5. A Step and Risers (The Step)
6. Thorlo XCXU Experia Socks (Thorlo) I absolutely love these socks! They are so comfy, I asked for more pairs on my list this year 😉
7. A Barbell (Cap Barbell) I use mine all the time! (Seriously, best birthday gift ever! Thanks Mom 😉 )
8. Plates (Cap Barbell)
9. Kettlebell (GoFit)
10. Ab Wheel (Valeo)
11. Dumbbells (GoFit) A necessity for an at-home gym!
12. Compression Socks (PRO Compression) Makes those calves feel so good!
13. Forerunner 310XT (Garmin)
14. Weightlifting Gloves (Harbinger)
15. Oxygen Magazine Subscription (Oxygen)
16. Stability Ball (Reebok) Great for core work!
17. Gymboss Timer (Gymboss)
18. PlantFusion Protein Powder (PlantFusion) The best 😉
19. Foam Roller (SPRI) I don't use mine enough, but they are great for those tight knots!
20. Thrive: Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Sport Performance (Brenden Brazier)
21. Reebok SubLite TR 2.0 (Reebok) I love my Reeboks! This style is perfect for training.
So tell me:
What is the greatest fitness gift you ever received?
Do you have an "at-home" gym or do you only workout at a real gym?
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Deborah Smikle-Davis (@debsmikdav1)
I am hooked on this really great list of gift ideas for the fitness enthusiast. I personally want the kettle bell! That's one of my 2014 fitness goals! I got so many good ideas from this collection. I usually work out at the gym but they don't offer kettle bell classes yet. Thank you so much for sharing these awesome ideas at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Hop!
strengthandsunshine
A kettlebell would be perfect for a quick at home workout because it can give you a total body workout in one piece of equipment!
Jenn
Oxygen magazine is a must-have for me. This year for Christmas I bought my fiancee one of those Primal Bells from Onnit (Kettle bells in the shape of monkeys and gorillas). He's going to love it. Thanks so much for sharing with Share Your Stuff Tuesdays!
Jenn @ IHeartHandsOn
strengthandsunshine
I've seen those primalbells before! He will love it haha their awesome!
Rachel Cotterill
We've got a reasonably well-stocked home gym, and you're right, it's so much nicer than having to go out to get fit. Plus it means I can do a few minutes here and there in the middle of a busy day. I love your list 🙂
strengthandsunshine
Thanks Rachel! Ya since I workout at home I usually break up my strength training. Like doing lower body earlier in the day and then upper body later. It works so much better 🙂
Ashley @ Power, Love, and Self-Discipline
Great list! Love all of this stuff!
strengthandsunshine
Thanks Ashley 🙂
JenB
I've got a really nice home gym (treadmill, bike, elliptical, weights), plus I have my Fitbit and a HRM, so I feel like I'm pretty set already. My gym doesn't have high enough ceilings for jump rope though. I subscribe to many of the magazines, Oxygen isn't one that I have. We have that ab wheel, but I can't do it at all! I've purchased several socks for my boys this Christmas (they like the Nike Elites for basketball) but haven't tried anything special for myself. I actually do most of my workouts (elliptical/bike) in slippers!
strengthandsunshine
Haha working out at home is the best! I do burpees while wearing my robe 😉 I do wish I had a treadmill though, but we just have 2 stationary bikes.
Pam
Great lists. I also love Experia socks by Thorlo. Can't remember receiving a big fitness gift. I am getting some cool Mizuno clothing this year (I tried it on and husband purchased!)
strengthandsunshine
Those socks are like my favorite thing haha! I love workout clothes 🙂 they are some of the com first outfits to wear!
jillconyers
Great wish lists! I'm a big fan of Thrive along with many of the other things you listed! The best fitness gift I received was my Pro Form Treadmill. I've been seeing a lot of jump ropes on gift guides!
strengthandsunshine
I never jump rope, but I think it would be such a great option for quick cardio bursts between sets during strength training, So I really need to get one 😉