Easter Gym Gear
Looking to hit your Easter stride and lose a few kilos? Sometimes all it takes is a new piece of gym equipment. From the functional to the fantastic, we’ve got you covered with four great products to make your next session the best yet.
Sleek, stylish and waterproof to boot, the Polar Loop 2 is the last word in style and it comes with a host of useful features too. By providing you feedback on your day-to-day fitness targets and overall fitness levels, you can tweak the amount of energy you expend, while a long battery life means you won’t need to stop charge it when you’re flying at the gym.
Plus, the all-white facade and wristband helps the Polar Loop 2 stand out from the crowd.
Wearables are all the rage, but prices can get prohibitive fast. That’s why we like the Vivofit 3, a budget offering that tracks the way you move, what you’re up to, and feeds that information to you in an easily digestible way. It syncs with Garmin Connect to give you measurable insights into your progress, how close you are to your goals, and just how active you’re being. At a shade over R1,500, this represents value for money in spades.
Skullcandy Method Bluetooth Wireless Earphones
Anyone who visits the gym often knows that music can be just the tonic they need to hit their stride. We recommend these lightweight, Bluetooth-enabled Skullcandy earphones, which not only give you best-in-class sound but ensure you don’t need a phone or iPod connected to the earphone jack.
One of the best exercises of all? Skipping. All you need is a small, functional space in the gym, and a rope to get cracking with.
This Rebook Skipping Rope from Matrix Fitness is suitable for all levels and comes with an adjustable rope to suit your height. That’s rare, and it means it’s perfectly suited to taller skippers who find that shorter ropes catch their feet.