best health and fitness gifts to give this year
The best fitness gifts to keep family and friends happy, healthy and safe this holiday season!
We’ve compiled a list of the gear that fitness fanatics need to go the extra workout in and feel great while doing it.
Balega Reflective Enduro
Building upon Balega’s popular Enduro collection, the new Reflective model features ultrabright refractive glass beads at the top of the sock that provide high visibility reflection for safer running in low-light conditions. One of the original sock models in the Balega collection, the Enduro remains a top seller. The Enduro is defined by Balega’s V-Tech Arch Support System, which creates the ultimate performance fit. The high-performance elastane and the pressure-free grip system ensure a secure hold while allowing your toes room to move.
Balega Reflective Enduro | $16
TriggerPoint IMPACT™
Percussion massage offers more options for muscle recovery as an alternative or complement to foam rolling. Designed to prepare your muscles and help you recover faster pre- and post- workout, the high-performance IMPACT massage gun delivers controllable and targeted deep tissue massage with four speed settings. The new IMPACT boasts a quiet, brushless motor which maximizes battery life and reduces noise. Use the IMPACT before training to activate muscle groups and after a workout to help accelerate recovery time. The high-performance massage gun increases blood flow to help relieve sore and stiff muscles and help accelerate recovery time. An angled handle with a top-weighted design provides more comfort, a better grip, and easily allows you to control pressure. The universal massage head is optimized for use on multiple muscle groups to improve range of motion.
TriggerPoint IMPACT™ | $199.99
SKLZ Corewheels
Take your planks, pushups and pillar exercises to a new level with the COREwheels dynamic core strength trainer. The rolling wheels on each side destabilize your movements, causing your shoulders, torso and hips to work harder than ever before. Features ergonomic foam handles, lightweight design, and a training guide to get you started.
SKLZ Corewheels | $39.99
Under Armour HOVR Phantom 2
The UA HOVR Phantom 2 follows in the footsteps of previous UA HOVR Phantom models with improved design and performance features in three core areas: cushioning, fit and feel, and training plans via UA MapMyRun. A new, stretchy, sock-like fit; soft, supportive midfoot; and durable, flexible outsole make the UA HOVR Phantom 2 the fastest, most comfortable update yet. And if you have your sights set on running your fastest mile, or running a mile without stopping, MapMyRun has personalized Training Plans to help get you there.
Under Armour HOVR Phantom 2 | $150
Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel
Tailwind is a sports nutrition company based in Durango, Colorado that creates products for athletes that are easy to digest, non-GMO, vegan, gluten, soy, and dairy-free. Tailwind mixes with water to meet your calorie, hydration, and electrolyte needs for every type of physical activity. Tailwind is a great gift option for any athlete in your life - whether they're skiers, runners or bikers. If they’re looking for extra fuel during their activities, Endurance Fuel gives you all of the calories you need for a big day outside, without upsetting your stomach.
Under Armour - UA SPORTSMASK
The UA SPORTSMASK is a reusable, water-resistant performance face mask designed for maximum breathability by Under Armour's innovation team in record time. This first-of-its-kind mask functions to reduce the spread of respiratory droplets by the wearer. The top of the mask features a moldable nose-bridge to help secure it in place and mitigate airflow to the eyes, helping to prevent glasses from fogging. It can also be washed and dried, making it more eco-friendly than many single-use, disposable options. Under Armour also has a patent pending on its design and construction of the mask.
UA SPORTSMASK | $30
Metolius Light Rail
For an affordable price, this versatile training tool can travel and fit anywhere. It’s ideal for warming up at the crag, gaining strength in the gym, or working on your fitness at home. The reversible design yields four different holds in an incredibly compact package.
Metolius Light Rail $29.95