What to get the fittest person you know for Christmas
Peak Chocolate — from $6.95
If you're going to give someone the gift of chocolate, it might as well be chocolate with a healthy twist. Australian-made Peak Chocolate is hyped as a "functional chocolate bar" because it blends dark chocolate with supplements said to benefit either energy levels, mental focus, and rest and recovery. Whether it has those effects will be for you to decide, but there's no denying it tastes darn good.
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Bose noise-masking sleepbuds — $379
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You could pick up a set of earbuds from the chemist for a couple of bucks, but if you're serious about sleep you might consider shelling out for Bose's nighttime set. You can't use them to listen to music: rather, they pipe "soothing", noise-masking sounds into your ears to improve your slumber. So if you have a loved one who's always complaining about their noisy neighbours...
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Headspace app subscription — US$96/year
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MB Active gear
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Adidas PureBoost Go running shoes — $160
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If you have a loved one who's been wearing the same kicks so long they're almost in tatters, upgrade to this set of kicks from Adidas. They're lightweight, designed specifically for tackling urban curbs and concrete, and come in a range of eye-catching colours.
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Buchi water kefir kit — $40
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Strength Stack 52 quick set dice — $27
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This is a great idea: a set of a dice that generate unique workout combinations you can do anywhere, anytime. It's an offshoot of Strength Stack 52, a fitness card game successfully launched from Kickstarter. You can order a set of the dice (which come in varying difficulties) from Amazon.com.au.
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TriggerPoint Grid foam roller — $49.99
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The science of foam rolling is still murky, but it's likely the pros outweigh any cons. And your loved one's aching muscles will feel better if they roll around on one of these after a workout.
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Core Flyte — $120
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Per the official product description, "Core Flytes use patented Ball Transfer Technology to create Omni-Directional Stability Training". Uuuhhh…? In practice, that delivers a versatile tool that can be recruited for some challenging at-home workouts — think of it as a light version of Reformer Pilates, without having to cart one of those epic machines around.
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Hart Sport resistance bands — $18.90
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