Wellness
Best Holiday Gifts for Fitness Buffs — for Every Budget!
These fitness accessories aren’t just for show. They help you burn more calories, watch your stats, track your progress and...
By: Dedet Panabi / December 18, 2019
These fitness accessories aren’t just for show. They help you burn more calories, watch your stats, track your progress and improve your performance. Get them for yourself — or for a loved one who’s really serious about levelling up their workouts in the new year!
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Buy it now: $298, Amazon SG
This is the sportier, lighter and more affordable version of the Galaxy Watch. It automatically detects 6 exercises, and can be programmed to track 39 more. It can track your heart rate, the number of steps, and the miles you’ve run. It can also remind you to do torso twists if you’ve been sedentary too long, monitor your heart rate throughout the day, and analyze sleep patterns.
You can save songs on its 4 GB of storage to listen offline, or just stream music straight off Spotify. Actually, most Android apps work really well on it, but you will encounter some conflicts or lagging with Apple apps.
Busy execs can use it to keep track of Whatsapp or email, so you never miss an important message even if you’re at the gym. Meanwhile, the fashion-forward can customize its look with interchangeable bands.
FitBit Charge 3
Buy it now: $238, Harvey Norman
One of the best fitness watches! It has automatic exercise recognition and records your workouts on SmartTrack. You also get 15 Goal-Based exercises. If you’re a runner, it works with your phone’s GPS to measure pace and distance. It’s also water-resistant up to 50 meters, so you can swim with it or wear it in the shower.
Aside from these fitness features, it monitors your heart-rate 24/7 and tracks your sleep patterns (even giving you personalized insights).
We also like that it works equally well with Apple and Android apps, and how its battery lasts for 7 days.
Bose SoundSport Wireless Headphones
Buy now: $239, Bose
These high-quality headphones were designed for being used during workouts and strenuous activity. It’s sweat and water resistant, and stay in place through any rigorous workout. It can also respond to voice prompts.
Bowflex Dumbbell 552 Adjustable Dumbbell
Buy now: $202, Lazada
Want to work out at home, but don’t have space for a dedicated gym? These high-tech dumb bells fit under a bench. With just the turn of a dial you can change resistance from 5 lbs (2.27 kg) all the way up to 52.5 lbs (23.8 kg). It’s also easy to switch workouts. It got 4.8 stars and nearly 2,000 reviews!
LARQ Self-Cleaning Water Bottle
Buy it now: LiveLarq
This “smart” water bottle uses UV technology to kill up to 99.9999%* of harmful, odor-causing bacteria. Once it’s charged, it intelligently activates every 2 hours — fighting mold and viruses that loooove to grow in moist environments like your gym bag. It’s lightweight, retains temperature well, and purifies all the water you store it in.
Oster My Blend Blender
Buy now: $69.90, Amazon SG
Whip up a healthy smoothie or protein shake in seconds! The blender tube is also a portable sports bottle you can bring to your workout. It got top marks in this JustRunLah review.
Ciele Athletics Reflective Running Caps
Buy it now: $65, Key Power Sports
A good running cap can help block the sun and protect you from damage, reduce glare, and prevent sweat from dripping down your face. But the new, high tech running caps do more than that: the reflective rim help you stay safe and visible in all light conditions. Lightweight, breathable fabrics feel comfortable.
TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller with Free Online Instructional Videos
Buy now: $35.79, Amazon
Foam rollers can help you with your warm up and relieve sore muscles after a workout. It can also reduce inflammation and increase your joint range of motion. This one comes with a free tutorial, and got a 4.6 Amazon star rating from 3,600 reviews.