Skip the lines and live a longer, pain-free life with these tools
The madness begins tomorrow: Even with the economy sagging, retailers expect to see growth in holiday shopping this year—forecasts predict the average American will spend $832.36 on gifts this winter, and most will spend a hefty chunk tomorrow, the biggest shopping day of the year.
Our advice: Skip Black Friday, use our 10 tips to spend less on your gifts, and use the savings to reward yourself with these four at-home fitness essentials.
1. A medicine ball. Whether you use it to try the UNC Tar Heels workout or to work out holiday stress by slamming it against the floor, this muscle-building tool is a steal at less than $20.
2. A foam roller. How much would you pay for a tool that can ease aching feet, knees, backs, and hips, and is a barometer for the quality of your muscle and connective tissue? (How about 10 bucks?)
3. A heart rate monitor. Doing cardio without one is like lifting weights without knowing how much you’ve stacked on the bar—you can’t precisely measure your gains, meaning you don't know if your workout is a complete waste.
4. A blender. Sweat all you want, but fit bodies are made in the kitchen, not the gym. And your secret weapon’s the smoothie—you can pack muscle-building, mind-boosting, fat-burning benefits into a delicious glass that’s packed with nutrients. Use our smoothie selector to find the perfect one for every time of day, check out these recipes submitted by MH readers, or enjoy a Thanksgiving treat: the pumpkin pie smoothie.
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