Hey y'all! Here are some things I find helpful in my fitness and lifestyle journey - things that serve convenience and relaxation, things many of us are looking for :)
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Exercise must haves
Lifestyle must haves
Exercise must haves
Non-slip is amazing for hard wood floors, and having a mat is essential whenever you're doing floor exercises
Best Non Slip Yoga Mats
Resistance bands come in many shapes and sizes. I prefer the complete loop bands, but all of them have their functions!
Amazon.com: Resistance Bands
Walking pads like this are nice because you can store them under couches and beds! NOTE, this isn't for running! Walking and light jogging at most.
WalkingPad Treadmill
I use an Apple Watch Series 8 and I absolutely love it for tracking my health. I also know that Fitbit and garmin are great tools as well!
Apple Watch
Okay honestly I just like to play on them... I feel like a little kid on them 😅
Exercise Balls & Accessories
I like some cheap Bluetooth headphones for working out
Bluetooth Headphones
For me, it's helpful not to have to form all my workouts myself. It easily leads to mental burnout, before I can even begin the physical burnout!
Amazon.com: Workout Planner
I use a kettlebell from target and it's super ergonomically supportive! High quality!
Kettlebells
I also use these dumbbells from target, whatever they used to coat the weight makes it very easy to grip, no chance of slipping :) high quality!
Dumbbells
Alright friends, I have an Oura Ring and I'm in love. It's so good at tracking activity and SLEEP!!! I've learned so much about my sleep from it. I highly recommend it, it helps recovery too.
Oura Ring. Smart Ring for Fitness, Stress, Sleep & Health.
I use covers on my Oura Ring to prevent scratches :)
Oura Ring Protector
Invest in QUALITY shoes for exercise. I recommend having one pair solely dedicated to your workouts.
Running Shoes
This compact device is awesome! I have one and I absolutely love the burn.
Stepper with resistance bands
Lifestyle must haves
I like to use glass reusable bottles because glass is not as porous as plastic, so there's less risk of bacteria buildup! Plus the simpler designs make it so much easier to clean.
Reusable Glass Water Bottle | waterdrop®
I always feel better when I'm taking care of myself, lips included. Sometimes I just apply lip balm for a few minutes straight because it helps me to relax, especially in the winter months.
Lip Balm, Lip Moisturizer & Lip Care Products
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Aquaphor! I've used it as makeup, used it for burns, chapped lips and skin, it's amazing. Plus it helps my skin stay moisturized and supple. It's really relaxing to have this on hand
Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick, Skin Protectant
Face masks help me feel relaxed and cleaner. Yes, men can use them too! I recommend the paper ones that you can take off after about 15-20 minutes, they make my face feel moisturized and healthy.
Face Masks - Skin Care
I love my wax warmer! I have so many scents that make me feel happier. It's just nice to smell lavender or cinnamon apple when you're stressed.
Fragrance Warmers
Some brands I love for my wax warmer
Soy Wax Melts - Scented Wax Melts | Happy Wax®
These are nice for washing your face. I like the ones that come with wrist bands too. I have sensory issues so when the water drizzles down my arm, it is definitely NOT calming.
Headbands : Beauty & Personal Care Deals
You can call me old if you want, but having shoe inserts was a total game changer. I went from hurting on my feet after two hours, to going through a 6 hour retail shift without any pain in my feet, knees and hips.
Dr. Scholl's® Shoe Inserts, Insoles, & Orthotics
The noise canceling feature is amazing for people like me who have sensory issues.
AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
I use these for planning random aspects of my life. I also like to use a monthly whiteboard but it's nice to have the extra clear space.
Glass Boards | Quartet
It's nice to have a little daily reminder to keep on keepin' on.
Greatest Inspirational Quotes: 365 Days
Helps me feel refreshed
Facial Moisturizers for Healthy Skin
Facial sunscreen is a must, all times of year. UV rays can cause damage even when it's cold and cloudy out.