Fitness Gifts for Travelers
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With the holidays coming up quickly, it’s time to start thinking about gifts for family and friends. We’ve pulled together our top ten picks for fitness gurus who are always on the go. These items are perfect for travel days and inspire a healthy, fit life.
Gym Passes. Experience the luxury of working out while traveling in the first airport fitness facility behind security in the US! Stock up on passes to the first ROAM Fitness location in the Baltimore Washington International Airport. ROAM will be opening its doors at the end of November so be sure to stock up before our pre-orders close. Day, month, and year passes are available for purchase.
Therapy Ball. The Yoga Tune Up® Ball is a recovery tool designed specifically to relieve pain, heal, stretch, and strengthen. Frequent use will help bring the body back into balance and relieve pain and tension. It can be used for the spine, IT band, shoulders, thighs, and so much more! These are perfect for before and after long flights to increase circulation and reduce inflammation.
Phone Armband. The Tribe AB37 Water Resistant Sports Armband with Key Holder is compatible with the iPhone 6, 6S, Galaxy S3/S4, iPhone 5/5C/5S. It features a screen protector that allows you to control your phone and a key holder. Take this armband with you while you run, lift, and stretch!
Fitness Journal. fitbook® is a 12-week fitness + nutrition journal to help plan for success, track progress, and reach goals. The fitbook® will keep you motivated with tips and inspiration. It includes weekly planning pages for goals, workout, and meals, space to track your food and workouts, and weekly wrap-up pages to track rewards and reflect. This book will help keep you on track even during your busy travel days.
Wireless Headphones. The Jaybird X3 wireless headphones have a long battery life and high sound quality. They have eight hours of playtime and only require 15 minutes to charge. These headphones are sweat-resistant and designed to remain secure regardless of fast you’re running or how high you’re jumping.
Fitness Magazines. Give your friends something to read while they are in the airport, on the plane, or relaxing in the hotel. Some of our favorites include Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Muscle & Fitness, Shape, Self, Runner's World, Bicycling, and Yoga Journal.
Wellness Book. Medical Medium Life-Changing Foods: Save Yourself and the Ones You Love with the Hidden Healing Powers of Fruits & Vegetables is a New York Times best seller. In this book you’ll learn about the best foods to eat to relieve gallstones, hypertension, brain fog, thyroid issues, migraines, and hundreds of other symptoms and conditions. You’ll also learn about nutrition designed to heal, insights into cravings, and how to use stress to your advantage.
Exercise Cards. Workout Labs sells bundles of cards containing bodyweight exercises for men and women as well as yoga pose cards. The bodyweight packs include with 50 illustrated no-equipment exercises and 6 simple circuit workouts. These cards are easy to stash in your bag and perfect for trips. Set aside 15 to 20 minutes on your trip to get an intense, structured workout!
Backpack. The lululemon Run All Day Backpack (pictured above) is perfect for life on the go. It is small, lightweight, and has lots of pockets for your cell phone, water bottle, keys, wallet, and more. The fabric is durable and water-repellent.
Face Wipes. After a long time on the plane or time at the gym, Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes are the perfect tool to clean, refresh, and nourish your skin. They are designed for all skin types and are all-natural with no dyes, artificial perfumes, and no harsh irritants.
Arnica. Arnica is one of the most popular homeopathic medicines that relieves swelling, muscle pain and stiffness, and discoloration from bruises. It can be applied post-workout to relieve muscles soreness, up to three times per day. This tube will fit perfectly in your carry-on!