GET FIT WITH EASE
When it comes to overhauling your fitness, the best advice is to start small and be consistent. These gadgets can help you get there, one step or crunch at a time…
1 Fitbit Inspire HR
The Inspire HR fitness tracker makes tracking your exercise as basic or as in-depth as you want. It tracks your weight and personal fitness goals, calories burned, steps taken and your heart rate 24/7, and it’ll track your sleep.
$176, fitbit.com/au
2 Ocean Bottle
Buy one and you’ll stop the equivalent of 1,000 oceanbound plastic bottles entering the sea. This stainless steel bottle uses double wall insulation to keep beverages hot or cold as needed. There’s a small opening for sipping, and a large one for refilling. £40, theoceanbottle.com
3 Fitbit Aria 2
Gaining a clearer picture of your body can help you set wellness goals, then see how you’re doing in terms of achieving them. The Aria 2 tracks weight, BMI, body fat percentage and lean mass for up to eight people. $192, fitbit.com/au
4 Jaxjox Kettlebell Connect
Strength training is an effective way to tone up, feel fitter and boost your cardiovascular health. This smart kettlebell features six individual weights; select weight in 6kg increments from 5.5kg to 19kg. Workouts are tracked via an app. $519.95, jaxjox.com
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On Running Cloud Hi
For complete beginners, walking is a good way to build fitness. The Cloud Hi walking shoes are especially good as they offer high levels of comfort, support and cushioning, absorb impact well, and have a ‘looplock’ system instead of traditional laces. $269, on-running.com/en-au
6 Activ5
The wireless Activ5 isometric-based strength training device is an easy way to boost your strength in just a few minutes each day, whether you’re sat at your desk or on the sofa. Via your phone it guides you through 100+ exercises for full-body toning.
$239.95, apple.com/au
7 Hoka One One Carbon X
An ideal shoe for runners with wide feet, as a spacious yet snug forefoot platform provides support and stability, holding your feet so that they don’t slide around inside the shoes. The upper mesh offers breathability, with signature Hoka cushioning on tap. $279.95, hokaoneone.com.au
8 NutriBullet Pro 900
A balanced diet is a cornerstone of wellbeing. Depending on your specific dietary needs, increasing your intake of fresh vegetables and fruit is a good place to start. Don’t enjoy eating veggies? Try drinking them instead by blending them into a nutrient-rich smoothie. $89, target.com.au
9 Jabra Elite 65t
Sometimes it’s hard to feel motivated to workout. If that’s the case, play your favourite fitness playlist on these voice-controlled wireless Bluetooth buds. They deliver up to five hours’ battery life per charge, and you can customise the sound in-app.
$249, jabra.com.au