As a personal trainer certified by the American Council on Exercise, I believe the best gift you could give yourself is the gift of strength. Not only does strength assist with activities of daily living (everything from doing laundry to getting out of bed will feel infinitely easier and maybe even enjoyable), but you’ll enjoy a reduced risk of several diseases and overall mortality, according to large bodies of research. Now that’s something to celebrate.
From bigger-ticket items like recovery foot massagers to resistance bands, here are the best fitness-forward items to help you get active.
