10 Active gifts - simpler than you think!
Sports equipment doesn’t have to be expensive and you may already have half (or more) of it at home.
The more ordinary the tool, the more extraordinary the possibilities. With a little creativity you can sharpen your movement skills, improve oxygen intake, work on strength and mobility.
Above all, it keeps exercise fun, varied and challenging.
Elastic band:
Loosen up your shoulders and keep them mobile while building strength and stability. Available in different grades of resistance, often recognisable by the colour.
Tennis ball:
Use the tennis ball as a 'self-massage' tool by gently massaging painful and tight spots in your body. Start against the wall and work your way down to the floor for the deeper work.
2 Extra tennis balls:
Learn how to juggle, train your brain and impress your family members.
Broom stick:
Perfect to warm-up for your favourite sport or simply to sharpen your reactions and train multi dimensional Squat & Lunge variations in a short time.
Yoga mat:
This allows you to sit, lie and move on the floor, wherever you are. Being comfortable on the ground gives you self-confidence, Keeps your body flexible and creates a close interaction with your environment.
Wooden beam:
A very straightforward but effective way to improve your balance. Better balance serves as the foundation of all your other movements.
Rock / cobble stone:
Train with a slightly heavier and awkward (without a handle) weight. Lift it, throw it, catch it, push it away, carry it around. Develop your (grip) strength in a functional way and with natural materials.
Wooden ‘Jenga’ blocks:
Task-oriented, gain better control over your movements.
Or challenge someone else, get that abs workout in but stay calm and keep breathing.
Tape:
With a simple piece of tear-off tape you can unleash your creativity. Make figures on the ground and come up with games and tasks. Train your reaction time, precision and balance. Improve the elasticity in your joints and have some fun.
‘Bonus’ Mouth tape:
Use a piece of hypoallergenic tape on your mouth to encourage nasal breathing. Both during the day and at night, during exercise and rest. Ideal for a quiet and especially silent night. Your partner will be grateful. Read more about the many benefits of nose breathing
Dice:
Need a screen break? Energie boost or a bit of active play-time? Roll the die and squat, jump or push up!
Play 3 times a day for only ten minutes, that’s over 3 hours of exercise in a week!
Example: 1. 5x Squats / 2. 5x Push ups / 3. 5x Jumps / 4. 5x punch/run / 5. 5x crawl / 6. 5x Burpee
BeMoreActive Gift voucher:
Improve your running technique, Sharpen your Natural Movement skills or take a dip into our Ice Bath. Treat yourself or someone else to one of our workshops.
Contact us to order your voucher or book your spot!