Best fitness items to gift from our fitness expert
I’m Judd NeSmith, NASM-CPT, PES, founder of Serious Fitness, and I specialize in training men and women age 50 and up to achieve optimal fitness by helping them regain strength, rebuild lean muscle and restore lost mobility. Here, I’d like to share with you some of my favorite exercise equipment that can make great gifts this holiday season.
TRX Fit Suspension System Available at Dick’s Sporting Goods
For the exercise enthusiast who needs to add variety to their home gym, this is a terrific piece of equipment that allows you to strengthen every muscle group in your body with just body weight.
Trigger Point Grid Foam Roller 1.0 Available at Amazon
Do you know someone battling chronic low back, hip or knee pain? If so, I’d highly recommend this foam roller to help them ease and even prevent their aches and pains from resurfacing. Foam rolling is a form of self-massage that can quickly help ease muscle tension and knots caused by repetitive strain and poor posture.
Hypervolt 2 Pro Massage Gun Available at Amazon
Percussion therapy is all the rage right now with physical therapists and personal trainers, as it is a highly effective version of massage that allows the user to target a specific muscle group. The Hypervolt 2 Pro Massage Gun has been a favorite of my clients for years. Although a little pricey, your friend or loved one will certainly enjoy the therapeutic benefits from this unique and user-friendly self-care tool.
SKLZ Dual-Sided Slider Pads Available at Amazon
These slider pads are a great choice for anyone who needs to build a stronger core. This handy piece of equipment can
easily fit in a gym bag or even luggage for those who frequently travel. They’re designed to allow someone to perform some
awesome and unique core exercises.
Theragun Mini Available at Amazon
For a percussion massage gun that’s compact but mighty, this option from Theragun is a hit. Offering three speeds, it’s quiet, easy to grip and small enough to fit in your pocket.
GoFit Therapeutic Massage Bar Available at Dick’s Sporting Goods
Wow! This is a big favorite of mine and my go-to gift for many clients. The GoFit 18-inch massage bar is a wonderful and inexpensive gift for anyone who wants to ease muscle tensioespecially in their calves, thighs, shoulders and neck muscles. It’s simple to use and your recipients will thank you for helping them feel so much better.
Perfect Pushup V2 Handles Available at Dick’s Sporting Goods
Do you know someone who enjoys strength training and needs to add some variety to their upper-body workout? These pushup handles allow users to perform pushups with correct form while targeting their chest, triceps, shoulders and core muscles. Easy to store in gym bags and luggage, this equipment is always a nice gift for exercise enthusiasts.
Gaiam Total Body Balance Ball Available at Amazon
This Gaiam exercise ball offers a lot of bang for the buck and is an ideal gift for someone who prefers to exercise at home. It allows users to perform some of the most effective core exercises to build stronger abdominal, glute and hamstring muscles. Plus, if your friend or loved one has dumbbells, they can use them with this ball to really add some variety to their exercise program.