Our Fitness Wishlist: The FitnessRx Staff Weighs in on What They Want in 2009

Written by Shoshana Pritzker Tuesday, 18 May 2010 21:00

Check out what the FitnessRx staff wants for their fitness lifetsyle this year and grab some of these great ideas for your favorite fitness fanatic.

For the Yoga Lover:

"A yoga bag that actually has room for a mat, a towel, and water would be awesome!"  - Angela Frizalone, Managing Editor

How about Crescent Moon's Toolbag. It's totally cute design makes this bag an everyday option.  When it's time for yoga class, just attach the removable straps to the bottom of the bag and you can tote your yoga mat without sacrificing style.  It even comes in other colors.

$129.99 at Cresentmoonyoga.com

 

For the New Mom:

"I would love a set of Kettlebells to use now and for after the baby is born, since getting to the gym may be difficult with a little one..."  - Denise Gehring, Controller

The NEW Kettleblock from Powerblock is a great option in terms of space saving equipment.  The KettleBlock™ 20 replaces 5 Urethane kettlebells in 1/5th the space replacing 61 lbs of kettlebells at a fraction of the cost. The KettleBlock™ 20 gives you these kettlebell increments: 5, 8, 12, 16 and 20.

$99 at Powerblock.com

 

For the At-Home-Trainer:

"Some really good at home DVDs would be great with a mixture to lessen boredom..."  - Michele Gampel, Executive Assistant

Get in shape with your favorite stars from Dancing with the Stars and The Biggest Loser.  Choose all four DVDs and your fitness lover will be thanking you!!   From the Biggest Loser:  Last Chance Workout AND 30-Day Jump Start!  From Dancing with the Stars:  Dance Off the Pounds AND Dance Body Tone!

Dancing with the Stars:  $9.99 each at Amazon.com

The Biggest Loser:  $9.99 each at Amazon.com

 

 

"I'd love a set of weights.  Something small that only goes to 10 or 20 lbs is fine.  Perfect for the lady who wants just a little extra something out of her workout."  - Angela Frizalone, Managing Editor

Finally, an affordable adjustable set of dumbbells perfect for your at home gym!  With the Bayou Fitness 25lb Adjustable Dumbbells you can easily adjust the weight from 5 to 25lbs. by simply moving the adjustable knob to your desired weight.  What's even better is this great price is an actual set of 2 dumbbells.

Sale Price $142.56 at Bayoufitness.com

 

For the Music Lover:

"A dock with killer speakers to go with my Nano iPod; also a nice pair of earbuds that actually STAY in your ear while you're working out, whether it be weight training, walking or running..."  - Elyse Blechman, Publisher

The iHome iPod Water Resistant Stereo is perfect for the on-the-go fitness girls.  Whether hitting the pool or grooving in your living room, this boombox is durable and water resistant.  It even comes with a remote control so you never have to stop moving your body to change the beat.

Sale Price $46.99 at handhelditems.com

 

Sennheiser makes some of the best speakers around and now with the Sennheiser OMX80 Blue Sport Clip-On Earbuds you can have your killer speakers and workout too!  Their flexible ear hooks allow for a custom, secure fit during any activity while their sweat proof design keeps you jamming to the beat even in a downpour.  They're perfectly affordable too and come with a sleek case to keep 'em free from tangles.

$59.95 at Amazon.com

 

For the Gym Lover/Weight Lifter:

"I'm in need of some new workout gloves but I don't want your typical fully covered glove.  They tend to smell after a while from sweating.  Got anything that is great for keeping my hands free of callus while still letting them breathe?"  - Shoshana Pritzker, Online Editor in Chief

Get a grip on your workout with GymSkins.  They're an easy solution to any workout woes by reducing pain in the hands allowing you to lift more and train longer.  You'll definitely get more out of your workouts while keeping your hands baby soft.

$12.00 at Gymskins.com

For the Walker:

"I need new walking sneakers; mine are shot!  And if Santa wants to bring me a mountain bike, I'll take one in red. :)"  - Louise Powell, Co-Editor

You've seen those tongue-in-cheek commercials where Reebok is highlighting the toning effects of their new Easy-Tone sneakers on any woman's rear-end...

Any girl would love to try a pair of these new walking shoes!  The balance pods under your shoe were placed there to help tone, tighten and strengthen your booty and legs simply by walking!  The slight instability of the pods require you to use a little more effort while walking to tone and tighten as you strut!

$110 at Amazon.com and come in two colors!

 

 

The Uber Organized:

"I'd like an iPhone; it would be great to have an all-in-one phone so that I can have my music, schedule my workouts, and use fitness apps all on one convenient gadget!"  - Jennifer Blechman, Associate Publisher

The new iPhone 3G is now more affordable than ever!  With so many free fitness apps online, any fitness girl will be able to keep all of her favorite music, find her perfect workout routine, schedule her sessions and track her diet with the touch of a finger.  Forget carrying an mp3 player, phone and workout journal - get an iPhone and have all in one!

Starting at $99 at the AppleStore.com