The focus on being intentional about our fitness and wellness has only grown this year, with more people delving into sporting pursuits as well as solo, or at-home endeavors.
Activites such as pilates, padel, trail and marathon running and even the benefits of free weights, have had plenty of attention and as a team we’ve enjoyed also getting amongst the action this year.
We prefer to involve ourselves in something for a little while before jumping into purchasing equipment, lest we fall under the category ‘all the gear, no idea,’ but we’d certainly not turn our nose up at any of these gifts!
We’ve chosen some of the best and most-wanted items to help your recipient have an active summer and beyond. That, or forward the page as a helpful hint if you spy something you like yourself.
Clockwise from top L: MoveActive At Home Pilates Set; MoveActive Love Me PinkGrippy Socks; Teva Midform Sandals; Macpac A3 Trekking Poles; Lululemon Define Jacket; Lorna Jane Wave Seeker Paddlesuit; Blunt Beach umbrella; Oura Ring 4 in Rose Gold
If you’re thinking about trying pilates, no need to invest in anything other than a pair of grippy socks before you rock up to a studio. We think MoveActive’s fun pairs make the ideal easy stocking filler. If you are getting into tracking health metrics in the pursuit of better wellbeing, you can’t go past an Oura ring that will report on sleep analysis, heart rate and temperature monitoring and if you simply want to enjoy some beach downtime, we love the protection Blunt’s new beach umbrella provides.
Clockwise from top L: Aim’n Tangerine Pace Sunglasses; Osprey Dyna 6 Womens Trail Running Backpack; Lorna Jane Sprint To Finish Sports Bra and Ankle Biter Leggings; Kathmandu Trailhead Pack Customisable 20L; Bose Ultra Open Earbuds in Plum; Garmin HRM-Pro Heart Rate Monitor; Birkenstock Arizona EVA in Grey Taupe; Hydroflask bottle; New Balance 9060s
Of course you only need a good pair of shoes to get out and start walking or running, but if you like to listen to music or a podcast in the process, it’s a good idea to get some open ear headphones like those from Bose that will allow you to stay safe and aware. Another fun gifting option is the Trailhead Pack from Kathmandu that can be customised with woven badges of various designs and locations, a great way to commemorate a group hike or trip.
Clockwise from top L: P.E. Nation Man Down Jacket In Pink Lemonade; Adidas Padel Racket; Lululemon Yoga Mat; Mclaren Cap; Malbon Walking Bag; LSKD Wristlet pouch; Kmart multifunctional weight; Malbon Paoma Polo
Golf has had a glow-up this year, with more fashion brands providing gear for the green as well as dipping into equipment, like sought-after golf label Malbon. If you’re not sure what the person your buyingfor has, a small, lightweight bag or pouch is always useful to carry keys and cards or a slightly larger one that fits a drink bottle.
