Happy 2023! We are so excited to kick off the new year and work towards being our very best selves! This year is a little bit different for me when it comes to setting health and fitness goals because we just found out we are PREGNANT! Although this does present some changes to my goals I still plan to work towards having the healthiest and most fit pregnancy possible! What would you like to achieve for yourself in 2023?
Home fitness is a great way to work towards health and fitness goals, and I want to share with you our top recommended fitness items to outfit your home gym to help you hit your fitness goals!
The Heavy Lifter
Do you love to lift weights or have a friend/family member that loves weight lifting? My favorite form of exercise is strength training, and there are so many fun and exciting things to add to anyone’s strength training regime! Below you will find a wide variety of our favorite things that vary from inexpensive…to quite luxurious, but they will all do the job of helping you or someone special to build muscle!
Kettle Bell Budget Set
Kettle Bells are a necessity when it comes to weightlifting and this budget set works like a charm!
We love this weighted ball set with the rack! It can perfectly fit into any awkward little corner without taking up much space and it has the perfect weight range!
Resistance bands are perfect for the person who does a lot of traveling and still wants to get a good workout in. They are compact and offer a great workout in any space!
A multifunctional gym is a great way to make your home gym feel like a professional gym! This highly-rated home gym will certainly level up your workout.
Yoga has become very popular and is a great way to exercise as well as relax and meditate. We are excited to include wonderful gift ideas for those of you that are interested in starting a journey into yoga, or those of you who have experience but want to add to your collection! Yoga is a great form of exercise that can be done at home, and we love that hundreds of classes can easily be found for free on Youtube making it accessible to nearly everyone!
Here you will find our favorite free Yoga instructor!
Yoga Mat
The perfect gift for anyone looking to start their journey into yoga.
The year 2022 has been a huge change for me, I went from being an avid runner to becoming a Peloton junkie and I just can’t seem to get enough of spinning classes! Getting serious about cycling has been a blast and allowed for some serious retail therapy! If you or someone you know loves taking spin classes, then check out the list below for all of my favorite things to kick that booty straight into shape! Also, check out all our very favorite spin bikes here!
Spin Shoes
Our very favorite pair of spin shoes. They are tried and true and work great for both males and females.
Our must-have spin bike for anyone looking for a killer workout and a smooth ride! The Peloton spin bike and the Peloton app are the perfect way to reach your fitness goals!
Who doesn’t love jamming out to some serious tunes while working up a sweat?! I know for me that music is the best way to get me motivated to really crush a hard workout, and I must have some loud and crisp music for that full effect while working out! Here you will find some of the best music-related items to really rev up your workout!
Wireless Headphones
These noise-canceling headphones are the best on the market, and they are a wonderful gift for any music lover!
Some people prefer to jam out to music without headphones or earbuds, and if that’s the case then this wireless speaker will satiate any thirst for quality-sounding music while working out!
Those long lean muscles that you achieve through Barre and Pilates are simply amazing! In order to get the most out of Barre and Pilates we recommend having at least a few of the items below on hand. Many of these items are wonderful gift ideas for those of us who are getting into Barre and Pilates and want to step it up a notch!
We love Barre and Pilates because it’s another form of exercise that can be done with minimal equipment and classes can be found for FREE on Youtube…does it get any better than that?! If you are looking into working out from home, this may be a great way to start!
For free Barre classes on Youtube, we recommend Andrea Robertson. Check out her Youtube page here
For free Pilates classes we recommend Move With Nicole. Check her Youtube page out here!
Pilates Mat
A pilates mat is a bit thicker than a standard yoga mat. This mat provides the perfect amount of cushion for a great pilates workout.
Bala Bangles are a great way to add a bit of resistance to your pilates workouts, they are a great gift idea for anyone serious about pilates or barre.
This Booty Kicker is the perfect addition to a home gym because it easily folds up to be stowed away. It offers the support that is necessary for doing Barre workouts and is of excellent quality! We highly recommend the Botty Kicker for any Barre lover!
Running is such a beautiful form of exercize that can be done nearly anywhere! I find the easiest way for me to workup a good sweat is through running. My guilty pleasure is purchsing myself a new pair of running should about every 4 months because i wear mine out so quickly. If you know a runner in your life…the best gift you can give is a new pair of running kicks! Take a look at some of our favorite things for runners, we hope you love what you find!
Running Shoes
I am an avid runner and the Books Adrenaline are hands down the best running shoes for men and women on the market! Check out the reviews…they speak for themselves!
a great pair of running socks is crucial when running and these are the perfect no-show socks that are breathable and offer the perfect amount of compression!
the Flipbelt is the most discrete way to store your belongings while out on a run. It’s lightweight, not bulky and will easily store things like your phone, keys, and cards without a problem!
We have all been there….”do I have to get out of bed”….”I will start tomorrow”…..” I’m too tired today”… The excuses can oftentimes be endless for why we find it difficult to work out or get into a regular routine of working out. The best advice I can give is… STOP YOUR BITCHIN’ AND JUST DO IT! After a couple of weeks of consistency, you will love how you feel and you will have created a HABIT, I should know…I get up religiously 7 days a week at 4:45 AM and I love it…it feeds my soul! Here are my favorite items to help get you motivated to get MOVING!
Water Bottle
OK, it’s time to start working out…but before you start make sure you have what you need to stay hydrated! This top-of-the-line water bottle is sure to keep you hydrated while you are working up a sweat!
For those of us that struggle to find the motivation to work out…here is a tip, get yourself some new shoes to get you excited about working out! These are our very favorite shoes for men and women, they work phenomenally for running as well as cross-training.
Getting up early in the morning to work out can be very challenging for those of us who like to sleep in. With this alarm clock getting up early will be much more enjoyable!
If you do not yet have an Apple Watch and you are about to start working out…then now is the time! Track your steps, and your workouts, and get notified on your watch while working out rather than checking your phone…It’s the best!
Muscle Roller
Getting into working out can cause some serious pain in our muscles! It’s essential to keep our muscles feeling their best so we can keep working hard! This muscle roller will help with blood circulation and keeping any soreness at bay! It also would make for a wonderful gift for anyone..whether they work out or not, it feels wonderful on the muscles!
That wraps up all of our favorite gifts for those of us who love to work out from home! We hope you found the perfect gift for that special person in your life…and maybe you also found something for yourself!