Whether you’re kickstarting 2017 by committing to exercise more and eat healthier — or you’re simply getting back on track after the holidays — we’ve rounded up the top 15 fitness and health must-haves to start the New Year off right. Add these must-haves to an online wish list at gifthero.com!
- A Health Tracker — LEAF is a health monitor specifically designed for women that doesn’t even look like a health tracker; it looks like jewelry but it tracks activity and your monthly period, while offering guided meditation exercises and sleep monitoring. There’s also the Fitbit Charge 2, an all-new heart rate and fitness wristband packed with workout features, such as multi-sport tracking, guided breathing exercises, heart rate monitoring.
- Awesome New Leggings — Not much feels better than a new pair of tights that fit just right. Check out GRACED BY GRIT Chelsea Leggings, UA StudioLux camo tights, or the new-to-market Girlfriend Collective leggings, which you can get for free right now, minus shipping.
- Water Filters — Our bodies need water. Clean water. The BRITA water pitcher and Camelbak Groove water bottle give you both at-home and on-the-go options. Not a fan of plain water? Infuse your water with fruit in the Define water bottle. Grab this book for ideas on how to infuse your water with natural flavor.
- A Fitness Journal — We love the Fitlosophy Fitness Journal that lets you track your workouts and your eating habits.
- Really Great Music — Power your gym session or long run with playlists from Spotify or make your own with the Rock My Run app.
- Reusables for Lunch — Snack Stack offers portion control in an easy-to-use stackable design. And you’ll help save the planet when you ditch your plastic bags.You can also pick up a reusable lunch bag & snack bags from Blue Avocado.
- Earbuds That Go The Distance — Finis Neptune secures to your eyewear and is waterproof, great for runners and triathletes, adept with bone conduction audio to relaay music to your ears, without the need for ear buds. Another great company making wireless earbuds is Jaybird.
- Non-Stink Storage for Dirty Gym Clothes — Matador’s Water Droplet Bag is a tiny concealable bag that unfolds to offer a place to store sweat-drenched clothes, so your gym bag, locker or car don’t smell.
- Accessory Holders — Both SPIbelt and Flipbelt offer sleek and stylish belts that fit snugly to the waist and can hold all of your workout necessities. Bonus: They can be used for travel or when you want to go purse-free.
- A Foam Roller — SKLZ offers a water bottle & foam roller in one, perfect for the on-the-go traveler. Or pick up The Grid Mini.
- At-Home Comfort — After a long day or hard run, treat your feet to super-max comfort with a pair of Mahabis slippers, designed with a lining of soft, sculpted, sheep’s wool, substantial enough to provide warmth, but light and short enough to prevent overheating. While you’re at it, snag a new pair of pajama pants and a comfortable t-shirt for sleeping. A good night’s rest is important.
- Shoes That Fit — The New Year deserves a new pair of athletic shoes chosen with your activity level in mind. Best Products rounded up the top training shoes for women.
- Kitchen Essentials for Healthy Eating — Spiral Vegetable Spiralizer — Healthy eaters can now create veggie noodles at home in just a few minutes, without bulky equipment. Tip: This pairs well with the Inspiralized cookbook. Like pre-workout smoothies? Invest in a quality blender. In a pinch for time? The Insta Pot pressure cooker is all the rage.
- Recipes — Ideas for quick meals that are healthy and filling can be found in cookbooks like Danielle Walker’s Meals Made Simple, Insta Pot recipes, and low-calorie recipes from SkinnyTaste.
- Motivation — The Kiqplan App offers 12-week expert-guided training programs, from “Your First 5K” to “Goodbye Baby Bump.” Each app comes with videos, coaching, and motivational tips that also sync up with a variety of fitness trackers, smartphones, and smartwatches. Running a race? Look to the Motigo running app; it lets family and friends leave cheers that automatically play during your race.
To stay motivated, we recommend subscribing to the Greatist fitness and health blog, as well as using social media to follow respected fitness and healthy eating bloggers.
What fitness gear are you buying for yourself in the New Year? Let us know by tweeting us @GiftHero.
