A collection of 14 items to aid you in achieving your desired fitness milestones for the year 2020
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By Sharayu Ail, BuzzFeed Staff
Starting a new fitness journey can be an exciting yet daunting task. To help you stay on track, BuzzFeed staff has compiled a list of essential products to kickstart your fitness routine. This collection focuses on hydration, hygiene, and equipment to ensure a safe and effective workout experience.
Equipment Recommendations
- Weighing Scale with an Inspirational Quote: Priced at ₹899, this scale will not only help you monitor your progress but also motivate you with its uplifting message.
- Protein Funnel: A quirky gift for a fitness fanatic, priced at ₹210, this funnel makes protein shakes quick and easy to prepare.
- Resistance Band for a Full Body Workout at Home: Priced at ₹520, this band provides a versatile tool for a full-body workout, perfect for those starting their home gym journey.
- 4 kg Dumbbells for Home Workouts: Buy a pair of these for ₹399 to add some weight to your home workouts.
- Built-in Mist Bottle or Infuser Bottle: Keep yourself hydrated during workouts with a built-in mist bottle (₹345) or an infuser bottle (₹155).
- Wireless BoAt Headphones for Gym Workouts: These headphones, priced at ₹1,495, are a great investment for gym-goers who value wireless convenience and high-quality sound.
- Gym Ball and Ab Roller: Add these to your home workout equipment for a more varied and challenging workout. Prices range from ₹616 - ₹758 for the gym ball and ₹499 for the ab roller.
- Gym Set: A gym set can help get you excited for your workouts every day, priced at ₹499.
- Journal for Planning a Fitness Journey and Diet: Priced at ₹499, this journal will help you stay organised and motivated as you embark on your fitness journey.
Wellness Product Recommendations
- Electrolyte Powders: Maintaining hydration and performance during workouts is crucial. Here are two top picks:
- LMNT Electrolyte Powder Packets: These packets are gluten and sugar-free, contain no artificial additives, and offer various flavour options. They are suitable for athletes who prefer to control their fuel intake separately[1].
- Nuun Sport Powder: This powder is certified vegan and gluten-free, contains essential electrolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, and has only 1 gram of added sugar. The powder form dissolves quickly and is ideal for workouts under an hour, with multiple flavour choices[1].
- Yoga and Fitness Mat Wipes: For cleanliness and hygiene in shared workout spaces, Wipex offers natural, plant-based yoga mat wipes. They use skin-safe ingredients, are effective yet gentle, and are suitable for cleaning fitness equipment safely[2].
- Anti-Skid Mat: An anti-skid mat, priced at ₹1,499, is recommended for yoga, meditation, pilates, and other exercises.
- Fitbit Activity Tracker: While priced at ₹9,485, this tracker offers advanced features to help you monitor your fitness progress and stay motivated.
- The Happiness Project: Priced at ₹355, this book can help improve your mental fitness by setting actionable goals and emphasizing self-responsibility.
- Simple Jump Rope: A simple jump rope, priced at ₹249, is a great tool for quick workouts.
- A Budget-Friendly Alternative to the Fitbit: The Mi Smart Band, priced at ₹2,299, offers many features similar to the Fitbit at a more affordable price.
These products cater to the needs of new fitness enthusiasts by addressing hydration, performance, and equipment cleanliness, which are foundational for a safe and effective fitness routine. With these recommendations, you're well on your way to making this year the year you don't break your resolutions!
[1] Source: BuzzFeed's article on electrolyte powders
[2] Source: BuzzFeed's article on yoga mat wipes
- The essay proposes a weighing scale with an inspirational quote as a crucial tool for anyone starting a new fitness journey, priced at ₹899.
- A protein funnel, a fun and practical item for protein shake preparation, is another recommended product, costing ₹210.
- A resistance band, ideal for a full-body workout at home, is suggested at ₹520.
- Home workouts can be enhanced with a pair of 4 kg dumbbells, available for ₹399.
- Staying hydrated during workouts is essential, and this guide recommends built-in mist or infuser water bottles, priced at ₹345 and ₹155 respectively.
- BoAt wireless headphones, a great investment for gym workouts, are mentioned, costing ₹1,495.
- Gym ball and ab roller are suggested additions to home workout equipment, with prices ranging from ₹616 - ₹758 for the gym ball and ₹499 for the ab roller.
- A gym set can help add excitement to workouts, priced at ₹499.
- A journal for planning a fitness journey and diet is recommended at ₹499, helping maintain organization and motivation.
- For athletes, LMNT Electrolyte Powder Packets offer various flavors and are gluten and sugar-free, priced according to pack size.
- Nuun Sport Powder, a vegan and gluten-free option, offers essential electrolytes and has only 1 gram of added sugar, available in numerous flavors.
- Wipex offers natural yoga mat wipes for cleanliness and hygiene, and these are suitable for cleaning fitness equipment.
- An anti-skid mat, priced at ₹1,499, is ideal for yoga, meditation, pilates, and other exercises.
- The Happiness Project, a book that can help improve mental fitness, addresses setting actionable goals and emphasizing self-responsibility, priced at ₹355.
