From yogis to barre lovers, 10 gift ideas for gym rats
In this photo from Ballet Beautiful, Mary Helen Bowers teaches the Supermodel workout in the Ballet Beautiful studio in New York.
This photo from Jabra shows their Jabra Elite Sport headphones with the integrated Jabra Sport Life App.
This photo from Moon Juice shows a jar of their Power Dust. Gwyneth Paltrow puts Moon Juice dusts in her morning shake.
This photo from Tracy Anderson shows Anderson’s new workout DVD “TA VA.”
This photo from Exo shows different flavors of their protein bars. Exo bars are gluten-, soy- and dairy-free, offering 10 grams of protein per bar from cricket flour. Yes, as in insects. The company says crickets are full of zinc, iron and calcium to help power you through a sweaty spin class.
This photo from Pressed Juicery shows some of their pressed juices.
This photo from Spiritual Gangster shows their “Love is the Answer” hoodie. Spiritual Gangster’s hip athleisure line offers a new kind of street cred.
This photo from Nike shows their Lunar Epic Flyknit Shield running shoe.
Because golf balls and yoga mats are so predictable. From spinners to CrossFitters and all the barre lovers in between, here’s a look at 10 gift ideas to keep every sweaty body in your life moving and motivated.
Exo protein bars: The latest ‘it’ bars will hit every picky dieter on your list. Exo bars are gluten-, soy- and dairy-free, offering 10 grams of protein per bar from cricket flour. Yep, as in insects. The company says crickets are full of zinc, iron and calcium to help power you through a spin class. They’re sweetened with natural sugars like dates and come in flavors like peanut butter and jelly and banana bread. $3 per bar or $36 for 12-pack
TAva DVD: Celebrity to the stars Tracy Anderson’s newest DVD feels more like a dance party than a workout. Expect some serious booty shaking since the cardio routine was inspired by her sessions training Jennifer Lopez. $19.99
Online barre class: Former New York City Ballet dancer Mary Helen Bowers trained Natalie Portman for Oscar-winning role in “Black Swan.” Now the founder of the Ballet Beautiful workout streams classes online for those who can’t work out alongside her. Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid and Karlie Kloss are all regulars. Try the Ultimate Supermodel Workout. $12.99
Warm-up hoodie: Spiritual Gangster’s hip athleisure line offers a new kind of street cred. This cozy “love is the answer” hoodie will keep your warm post savasana. Sizes tend to run a bit small. $78
Jabra Elite Sport: Whether they’re into boxing, jump-roping or one-armed handstands, every gym rat is looking for one thing. Wireless headphones that will stay put despite serious sweat and movement. Two microphones in each bud help filter out background noise for up to three hours. Works with Android or Apple iOS. $249.99
Nike LunarEpic Flyknit Shield: Ice, snow and mud are no problem for Nike’s most popular running shoe which now features a water-repellent bootie to keep feet warm and dry. The cool kicks are also safety conscious with reflective details on the heel and laces as well as multi-surface traction. $200
”Taller, Slimmer, Younger: 21 days to a Foam Roller Physique” and travel foam roller: Learn to improve posture ailed by too much time slumped over the computer. Lauren Roxburgh’s method is a great balance to high-intensity workouts that focuses on alignment. The mini foam roller’s raised circular bumps aid in lymphatic drainage and decreasing inflammation. Book $13.95. Travel roller $14.95
Power Dust: Gwyneth Paltrow says she puts Moon Juice dusts in her daily protein shakes. The power dust includes Chinese herbs like rhodiola, astragalus and eleuthero that the company says helps sore muscles recover and reduce inflammation. Use it to heal from a heavy lifting session or find stamina for the next one. $30
Fitmo: The app connects users with real personal trainers. Choose your coach from a list of profiles and let them create a personalized diet and workout schedule. Trainers give feedback and daily motivations through messaging and video chats. $10 a month or $60 a month depending on which coach you choose and the amount of interaction you want to have with them.
Pressed Juicery: Don’t let poor meal planning spoil your hard-fought boot camp class. The juices come delivered to your door with enough flavor options to satisfy sweet-tooth skeptics and hardened greenies. $130 for a three-day cleanse of 18 juices delivered.