Increase your health and wellbeing

Good diet and exercise are your allies against SAD and winter blues. Time to tool up!

SALOMON BONATTI PRO

There are numerous benefits to exercising outdoors in the winter, as long as you’re properly kitted out. Try Salomon’s lightweight water-resistant fitness jacket that’s been built to withstand alpine running, cutting out the wind chill and packing internal climate control. $299.95, salomon.com/au

GARMIN VIVOACTIVE 3

Whether you prefer to hit the trail or the treadmill, Garmin’s latest GPS smartwatch will help you fight back against the fatigue brought on by SAD and winter blues. It comes preloaded with GPS and indoor sports apps including running, swimming and yoga. $449, garmin.com/en-au MERRELL MOAB 2 MID GORE-TEX BOOTS Cabin fever and SAD don’t mix well. Get outdoors as often as you can this winter – and step into a pair of Merrell’s warm and waterproof hiking boots, designed with Vibram TC5+ soles to keep you stable on icy paths. $279.95, merrellaustralia.com.au

BREVILLE THE BOSS TO GO PLUS

Nutrient-packed smoothies are great any time of year, but especially when your experience of winter blues can be swayed by diet. This baby version of Breville’s smoothie maker has a removable cup for guzzling on the go. $299.95, breville.com.au

NETATMO HEALTHY HOME COACH

We spend more time indoors during the winter, yet the air in our homes is often more polluted than outside, especially with carbon dioxide. Use Netatmo’s Healthy Home Coach to track toxins and chemicals in your air, and to get personalised recommendations on how to keep it healthy. $169.99, netatmo.com

TRX HOME GYM

Training outside is particularly effective for taking the edge off SAD and winter blues. TRX’s Home Gym is perfect for park use – hook it up to a robust tree and try out a variety of (app-based) body-strength workouts. $279, optomo.com.au

PHILIPS MULTICOOKER

Winter blues can leave us feeling sluggish, while SAD can rob us of energy and focus. Thankfully, cooking healthy meals is easy with the Multicooker, a pressure cooker with nine presets that all but cook the dishes themselves. $349, philips.com.au

UNYTE IOM2

There’s plenty of research on how meditation encourages feelings of relaxation and happiness. Unyte’s iom2 is an interactive meditation aid that uses breathing techniques and biofeedback such as heartrate tracking to reduce stress. US$299 ($396.58), unyte.com