Christa Janine's Holiday Gift Ideas
I'm a Fitness Instructor and Coach — and Here's What I'm Gifting Everyone This Year
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Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbell Stand with Media Rack ($179) and/or Bowflex 5.1S Adjustable Weight Bench ($349)
If your giftee has the basics of a home gym, you can help them elevate their routine with either or both of these gifts. Though it may not seem like an essential addition to your home gym, this dumbbell stand is worth its weight in gold. It's designed to help protect your lower back as you quickly switch out your weights in between sets. Additionally, it can hold any tablet or smartphone, which makes following along with a streaming workout that much easier. It's designed to hold BowFlex® SelectTech® 1090, 552, and 560 dumbbells. It's also very compact and great for small spaces. This is one item that I was gifted, and I appreciate it more and more every time I use it.
Another less-obvious pick that your workout-from-home friend will wind up using weekly, this versatile weight bench offers a space-saving design and six adjustable angles (30°, 45°, 60° 90°, flat, and decline -20°), make it ideal for a wide range of exercises. With a 600-pound load capacity, it's built for heavy lifting, while the adjustable seat ensures comfort and support during every session. Plus, the built-in transport wheels make it easy to move and store. I replaced my former weight bench with this one over a year ago and have enjoyed the growth it's allowed me to experience in my lifting journey.