holiday favorites Archives

Giving the gift of fitness is always a great idea and below I’ve listed some of my latest favorite fitness products that I personally use and love and they are all under $100! Most are available for quick ship via Amazon, Nordstrom or other site (links below) and you can still get them in time for Christmas!

1.Comfiest Leggings from Amazon : Colorfulkoala

I wear workout clothes 95% of my week and that means lots of leggings! I have tried almost every brand and lately my favorite is these Colorfulkoala ones I found on Amazon. Why? They are buttery soft, fit well with the right amount of compression and they have pockets to store my key and phone if needed.

2. Favorite New Workout Line: Calia by Carrie Underwood

My overall favorite for workout clothes is Carrie Underwood’s line: “Calia by Carrie Underwood”. You can buy it online or they carry it at Dick’s Sporting Goods. I’ve tried the bras, jackets, leggings and tanks and they all fit great and are super high quality. They function well at the gym and stay put when they are supposed to. I also love the cute colors and styles that Carrie puts together – she always looks amazing during her workouts (#fitspo)!

3. Best Natural Deodorant: Native

I’ve tried a bunch of natural deodorants over the last couple of years and many just don’t work or don’t work long enough. I really like Native for a solid and it holds up well during workouts and they have some cute gift sets site. I also like EO lavender spray which smells really nice and also holds up really well during/after workouts – a great stocking stuffer!

4. Best Yoga Mat: Manduka

I bought my Manduka yoga mat at a studio in Houston after a recommendation. I’m so glad I upgraded. The one I have is a pretty shimmery coral color on one side and a mat pink on the other (not sure if that one is still available) but they have a variety of cool colors. So far it’s holing up great and has just the right amount of cushion and support for yoga and doesn’t slip.

5. Favorite Dry Shampoos: Living Proof and Detox by Drybar

As a girl who’s always going to/from the gym or teaching classes – I rely on dry shampoo all the time! I’m not a huge fan of heavily scented ones – so that’s why I like Living Proof and Detox by Drybar. They both are scented but pretty light and the smell is pleasant. The main reason I chose these is because they really work the best and don’t weigh my hair down. Gift Idea: These also make great stocking stuffers, or pair them with sweatproof hair ties and gift to your bff who loves to workout.

6. Most Festive Leggings: Goldsheep

I always get compliments when I wear my Goldsheep leggings. I splurge on these for fun, festive holiday leggings. They also make cute “mommy and me” styles!

7. Best Booty Band: Slingshot “hip circle”

I have a variety of resistance bands I use for upper and lower body (great for travel!) and I love using them specifically for glutes/booty work. I have a lighter set I use for squats and leg extensions (I also use these at my bootcamp) but when I need one to stay put, I like the one from Slingshot. This one stays put during donkey kicks, kickbacks, hip bridges, etc and will not slide around or dig into your legs. Gift Idea: You could pair this with a set of colorful dumbbells, a monthly membership to her favorite spin studio or with the jumprope below.

8. Best Jumprope: Degol

I usually use my trusted “licorice” rope but it does get twisted and tangled quite a bit. So, I found this one by Degol on Amazon and really like it. It’s adjustable, lightweight and doesn’t tangle. I use my rope in between weight training circuits or boxing with the bag. Gift Idea: pair with a new set of boxing gloves, classes to a local boxing studio or Spotify membership.

I’ve put together a fun list of some of my favorite holiday gifts for the fit girl in your life and also for little ones! You can still get most by Christmas if you pay a little extra for expedited shipping! Check them out below..

Fitness Favorites:

Snap Kitchen Meal Plan – If you have a friend or family member who is trying to stay on track with their diet…I highly recommend Snap Kitchen. They make it so easy to stay on track with all of their healthy meals (and new eco-friendly packaging!). This is also a good gift for yourself! They have customizable plans for a wide range of diets including low-carb, whole30, paleo and more! Plus, they offer convenient delivery in most areas!

Bootcamp Classes – Fitness classes like those from Bombshell Bootcamp make great gifts. We all know everyone wants to change things up at the beginning of the year and there is no better way to do that then join up with a fun bootcamp and let your trainers do the work!

Apple Watch and Air Pods – These are my 2 running essentials. I love not having to take my phone with me on outdoor runs anymore. Serious game changer.

Old Navy Shimmer Workout Pants. Most of my workout pants are from Old Navy – they have the best variety and fit.

Plaid Holiday LeggingsÂ (in my pic above). I love Goldsheep and get all my holiday leggings there!

Beauty/Home Favorites:

FabFitFun Box – My mom got me this gift about a year ago and I love it! I look forward to getting my seasonal boxes. You can customize them too.

DryBar – This is one of my go-to’s for a splurge or day of relaxation. I LOVE having my hair done and I go to the Drybar a lot! You can view more pics and videos on my IG stories under “beauty”.

Holiday Hats – I got this cute glitter hat and plaid hat at Amazon.com and love them. The gold one has a place for a high pony or bun. I love the plaid one too but it’s a little thick – so not the best for the gym.

Diffuser and Candle – These are my favorite holiday scents and they make pretty gifts. *The candle seems to be sold out online but you may be able to find it in store at Anthropologie. I also purchased my diffuser in store at Central Market.

Target HoHoHo Earrings (comes in a cute box) – Target has a ton of cute affordable gifts including these HoHoHo earrings I bought for myself and for gifts.

Corkcicle champagne flute.

Kid Favorites:

If you have little kids in your life – I highly recommend these gifts. My kids (ages 2 and 5) have been playing with them since they were tiny and they are still holding up.

Ice cream Cart – Hours of enjoyment!

Kid Headphones – These are great if you have 2 kids because they easily connect and they can share one device. We use them on long plane rides.

Push Car – We’ve had this plastic car for 3 years now and it’s held up great! It’s fun for ages 9 months (if they can situp) to about age 5 and has a safety belt. There are more expensive ones out there with more bells and whistles but this is a good simple one!

Pink Cow Car – My kids love this thing and ride it around the house. The music it plays can get a little annoying but there are seriously like 100 different songs! They love putting other toys in the “trunk” (under the seat).

Toy Eggs and Pancake Set – They love to make “breakfast” with these. The eggs are great for babies too and they are fun to squeak and hold. But, big kids like them too!

Vtech Cars and Animals – Their whole system works together so you can mix and match all kinds of cars, trucks, animals, etc. They all make sounds and some light up.

*I have partnered with a few of the above brands, but as usual – all opinions are my own.

Favorite Holiday Fitness Gifts