Every January I recommit to moving more and feeling healthier, and having the right gear at home makes it so much easier to stick with. These are the dumbbells, yoga essentials, trackers, and healthy habit helpers I rely on to keep my resolutions goi...
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Weights, Bands & Home Workout Equipment
Yoga Mats, Foam Rollers & Recovery
Trackers, Bottles & Healthy Habit Helpers
Weights, Bands & Home Workout Equipment
Compact equipment for effective workouts at home.
The BowFlex SelectTech dumbbells replaced an entire rack of weights in our small home gym. I twist the dial to change the weight in seconds. They make strength training at home so convenient, and they are the reason I finally stuck with my January ro...
BowFlex SelectTech Adjustable Dumbbells Pair
The Lifepro adjustable dumbbell set is a compact, affordable way to add strength training at home. The quick adjust design makes switching weights easy mid workout. I keep them in our living room for quick sessions, and I think they are a great start...
Lifepro Quick Adjust Dumbbell Set
This All in Motion kettlebell is my favorite tool for fast, full body workouts at home. Swings and squats get my heart pumping in just twenty minutes. It is sturdy and affordable, and on busy weeknights a quick kettlebell circuit is often the only wo...
All in Motion Kettlebell
These WeGym resistance bands add strength training to my workouts without taking up space. I use them for glute work, stretching, and travel workouts in hotel rooms. They are versatile and portable, and they live in my suitcase now so I never skip a ...
WeGym Resistance Bands
The Bala jump rope is weighted just right and so pretty that I actually want to use it. Ten minutes of jumping gets my heart rate up quickly. It is great for cardio at home or on trips, and my daughter and I have turned jump rope challenges into a fu...
Bala The Jump Rope
The ProsourceFit doorway pull up bar installs in seconds without screws and holds my partner's weight securely. He does pull ups and chin ups between work calls in our home office. It comes down easily when not in use, and my partner went from two pu...
ProsourceFit Doorway Pull-Up Bar
The Athletic Works twisting mini stepper gives me a quiet cardio workout in front of the TV without taking over our living room. I love the gentle twisting motion for my core. I step during my favorite show each evening, and it slides under our couch...
Athletic Works Twisting Mini Stepper
The UREVO walking pad slides under a desk so I can walk while answering emails, and the incline adds a gentle challenge. I love that it stores flat under our couch. I walk thousands of extra steps on busy workdays now, and my partner borrows it for h...
UREVO Under Desk Walking Pad Treadmill with Incline
Yoga Mats, Foam Rollers & Recovery
Essentials for yoga, stretching, and recovery days.
The Yoga Design Lab foam block supports me in tricky poses and makes stretching more comfortable. I think the printed design is so pretty on my mat. It is lightweight and sturdy, and it made the harder poses in my beginner yoga videos feel so much mo...
Yoga Design Lab Foam Yoga Block
The BAHE Pilates ring adds resistance to my at home Pilates workouts and really targets my inner thighs and arms. It is lightweight and easy to store. I use it with online classes, and it gives me that studio Pilates burn in our living room without t...
BAHE Pilates Ring
These UDIYO core sliders make simple moves like lunges and planks much more challenging. They work smoothly on both our carpet and hardwood floors. I toss them in my bag for travel workouts, and I also gave a pair to my sister, who uses them with her...
UDIYO Fitness Gliders Core Sliders
The WeGym fitness ball is great for core workouts, stretching, and even as a desk chair for better posture. It is sturdy, holds its shape, and is easy to inflate. I use it for my morning stretches, and my son borrows it as a desk chair while he does ...
WeGym Fitness Ball
The Vital workout mat is thick and cushioned, so my knees and back stay comfortable during floor exercises. It rolls up easily and tucks into our closet for storage. I use it for yoga, stretching, and core work, and I think it is a practical foundati...
Vital Workout Mat
The Yoga Design Lab strap helps me deepen stretches safely and reach poses I could not before. The soft cotton and pretty printed design make it feel special to use. It is a small but truly useful little tool, and I think it is a sweet add on gift fo...
Yoga Design Lab Yoga Strap
The BAHE yoga wheel opens up my back and shoulders after long days at my desk. It supports gentle backbends and stretches that feel absolutely amazing. It is sturdy and cushioned, and I think it is a unique gift for yoga lovers or anyone who needs a ...
BAHE Yoga Wheel
The Gaiam Restore foam roller is long enough to roll out my whole back and firm enough to loosen tight calves after runs. I love how light it is to move around. I roll out every evening while watching a show with my partner, and my sore muscles feel ...
Gaiam Restore Total Body Foam Roller
Trackers, Bottles & Healthy Habit Helpers
Tools that make healthy habits easier to keep.
The RENPHO smart scale is an affordable way to track weight and body composition over time. It syncs with popular fitness apps and automatically recognizes each person in our family. It helps us stay accountable together, and I think it is a practica...
RENPHO Bluetooth Smart Body Fat Scale
The Owala FreeSip bottle helps me drink more water every day, which was my first New Year goal. I can sip through the built in straw or swig from the wide spout. It keeps water cold for hours and never leaks, and I think it is a simple, helpful gift ...
Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle in Black
The Ninja Professional Plus blender crushes ice and frozen fruit for thick, smooth smoothies every morning. It comes with single serve cups for our grab and go breakfasts. We find it powerful and easy to clean, and a green smoothie from it has become...
Ninja Professional Plus Blender DUO with Auto-iQ
The Hydro Flask shaker bottle mixes protein shakes smoothly and keeps them cold for hours after my workout. It has never once leaked inside my packed gym bag. It is sturdy and easy to clean, and my partner keeps one in his gym bag so his post workout...
Hydro Flask Shaker Bottle
The Health and Fitness Five Minute Journal helps me set goals, track habits, and celebrate progress each day. It only takes a few minutes, which makes it easy to stick with. It keeps me focused on my resolutions, and reading back through my entries i...
Health and Fitness Edition Five Minute Journal
The BlendJet portable blender makes protein shakes and smoothies anywhere, from the gym to the office. It charges by cable and rinses clean in seconds, which I love. We think the Disney design is so fun, and I think it is a playful, practical gift fo...
BlendJet 2 Portable Blender Disney Edition
The eufy Smart Scale tracks weight, body fat, and other measurements, then syncs everything to an easy app on my phone. I love seeing my progress charted over the weeks. My partner and I both use it every morning, and it keeps us motivated with our n...