17 Seriously Useful Fitness Gifts for Gym Lovers
1/19No one likes squeezing into spandex after a series of carb and sugar overdoses, but hitting reset after some holiday indulging doesn't have to be as arduous as you think. From flattering workout wear to the fanciest workout electronics, we've rounded up the best fitness and wellness gifts for you to bestow upon your mom, sis, and best friend. However, given that these picks are sure to make 2016 the healthiest year for anyone who receives them, we strongly suggest bookmarking some of these items for yourself too.
2/19Sharp Tea-Ceré
There’s no question that matcha is the of-the-moment beverage choice among the healtherati. Unfortunately it requires grinding tea leaves into a powder and then whisking said powder with water, a long(ish) process that doesn’t work when there are five minutes between hitting snooze and dashing out the door. In comes Sharp Tea-Ceré, already a favorite of celebs like Hannah Bronfman, the recently launched machine does all the work for you. Plus it can even make matcha lattes!
3/19Adidas Custom
For the first time ever Adidas is offering customized performance apparel. After choosing from one of three performance tights styles, pick the color and graphics you want on the lower leg and waist, add your team or school name (or anything else you like…) to the back waist or lower leg, and choose the font style.
4/19MOOV
The latest fitness device, MOOV, tracks your movements when you’re running, swimming, cycling, and doing bodyweight workouts, but it also coaches you along the way – i.e. it will alert you that you’re hitting the pavement too hard or that you’re about to run up your steepest hill yet.
5/19Michi Medusa Jumpsuit
If you fancy yourself on the cutting edge of fashion, you'll probably jump at the chance to embrace a one-piece for your next sweat session. We love this style from Michi because it’s not only made from high-performing materials, but it has very few seams making it both comfortable and figure flattering.
6/19Barry's Booty Bands
Take your workout to the next level by strapping on booty bands next time you’re working your glutes. These bands also work well as an alternative to ankle weights when you’re traveling.
7/19Alala Zip It Up Bra
Alala is known for working smart details into their garments. Case in point their Zip It Up Bra, which comes with a pull cord so you no longer need to be a contortionist to get out of a tight fitting and sweaty bra.
8/19Define Bottle
Define was started by a 17-year-old entrepreneur looking to help fight the obesity epidemic by making drinking water more appealing. He created a line of bottles that allow you to easily infuse your water with fruits and herbs for a more flavorful beverage. His reusable bottles are also eco-friendly and available in a few different sizes.
9/19Scio
How cool would it be if you could scan a piece of fruit and find out not only if it’s organic, but all its nutritional information so that you could, for example, be sure that you’re buying the sweetest watermelon? Thanks to Israeli startup Consumer Physics this is now possible when you pre-order their portable molecular sensor (the world’s first!), called Scio.
10/19Arnica Cream
Made from the alpine plant, arnica montana, arnica Cream has been used by athletes for decades because of its cooling, soothing effect. In other words – if you’ve had a grueling lacrosse season, this is the stocking stuffer for you.
11/19Tracy Anderson Livestream
We love Tracy Anderson, but membership to her exclusive studios hovers at around $900 a month. Not to mention, we don't all live in fitness capitals like New York and Los Angeles where she's primarily based. In her quest to make her method accessible to all, the diminutive celeb trainer has launched a subscription-based livestream. Not only will you get to follow along with a new Anderson-led workout every week, one of Tracy’s trainers will break down the moves in a separate video to make sure you can easily follow along.
12/19Affirmats Yoga Mat
If you’re looking for a positive mantra to help guide you through your yoga practice checkout Affirmats' mats, all have positive affirmations printed on them.
13/19Kusmi Sailor Box by Jean Paul Gaultier
How adorable is this Jean Paul Gaultier-designed tea box? Filled with an assortment of 42 tea bags, it’s an ode to sailors complete with stripes and a red pompom. Among the tea bags in this set are their bestselling BB Detox and Detox, both from Kusmi’s wellness line.
14/19Manduka eKO SuperLite Travel Mat
If lugging around a cumbersome mat is what’s standing between you and yoga class then this foldable and easily portable mat from Manduka is just for you. Lightweight, it’s easy to grip so you can use it for everything from your basic vinyasa class to your sweaty hot yoga sessions.
15/19The Morph
The world’s first collapsible foam roller just launched its Kickstarter campaign in November. Conceived by former NFL player Nate Lawrie who says that foam rolling helped extend his NFL career by five years after back surgery, now you can roll out your aches and pains too no matter where you find yourself.
16/19[Kuhn Rikon Fruit Utensils])http://us.kuhnrikon.com/us/en/home.html)
Oftentimes the thing standing between us and a healthy meal is convenience. Kuhn Rikon solves that problem with their line of fruit knives, which bring ease and even some fun into eating fresh produce. Checkout their citrus knife, their apple knife, their avocado knife, and their strawberry knife.
17/19Eagle Creek Pack-It Sport Wet Dry Fitness Locker
Never soil your clean clothes again with this gym bag, which separates clean clothes from sweaty ones via an internal divider. It’s also made from water-resistant fabric that boasts odor protection.
18/19Green Blender
This new box delivery service will hook you up with five seasonally inspired smoothie recipes and all the ingredients you need to make them. Just follow the easy steps to combine ingredients and put everything in a blender.
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