Best fitness purchase you've ever made?

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  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    A chlorine resistant swimsuit with decent bust support for my water aerobics class.

    ETA: Fitbit flex is a close second
  • leonafern
    leonafern Posts: 2
    An exercise peddler- I can't walk very far because of back surgeries x3 so I bought this and I try for 10,000 rpm per day. that amounts to over 1000. calories. Love ;it
  • CindyMarcuzAdams
    CindyMarcuzAdams Posts: 4,007 Member
    My exercise bike, I bought it from my neighbour for 10 bucks...
    I also love my fitbit zip.
  • leadslinger17
    leadslinger17 Posts: 297 Member
    At the time several years ago it was Garmin GPS watch. Before that I would plan out a few courses based on mileage and just run the same ones over and over again. It freed me up to explore and try whatever route I wanted. Of course now I have dropped that since GPS is built into the phones and I can just use Nike+.

    Other than that, one of those pullup bars that clips into the doorway.
  • levitateme
    levitateme Posts: 999 Member
    My foam roller. I use it every single day.
  • redromad275
    redromad275 Posts: 884 Member
    Heart rate monitor.

    What she said^^
  • selzam2
    selzam2 Posts: 34
    My Flipbelt! Not only does it have a built in clip for my house key (no more squishing it into the side of my bra), it's also a perfect fit for my iPhone 5 in its case. I can't imagine how I survived running without it.

    Second are my Nike 5.0 lightweight shoes.

    Next on my list are bluetooth headphones :)
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    I have a lot of equipment @ the home gym but I'd have to say my Bowflex adjustable dumbbells that I purchased 6 years ago. Why? Because it's really the first equipment I owned and it got me into lifting weights and where I'm at today.
  • kamaperry
    kamaperry Posts: 885 Member
    Kettle bells
  • martinel2099
    martinel2099 Posts: 899 Member
    two kitchen scales that weigh in grams. No more guessing for me.

    I know this isn't exactly for fitness but it does help me make sure I'm reaching my calorie goals to workout and maintain a good deficit. I'd hate to be under-estimating my calories burnt then eating back calories at the gym
  • marissanik
    marissanik Posts: 344 Member
    I can't choose only one, I have multiple favourites. :sad:

    Food scale. Nike lifting gloves. Polar HRM. Jillian Michaels DVDs. Mint Chocolate whey. Tape measure/calipers.
  • Raynne413
    Raynne413 Posts: 1,527 Member
    I've got a $30 credit on ebay that I want to use but I'm kind of stumped on what to use it on. Most people say a food scale or exercise shoes but I've already got those.

    So, to get some ideas going, what is the BEST fitness related purchase you've made. Something that motivated you more, helped you get back in shape easier, whatever it was I wanna know!!

    I think my Fitbit is my best purchase! :)
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,578 Member
    1. Digital Kitchen Scale. It was $15.
    2. My bicycle. $500+ but worth every penny.
    3. Gym membership. Seriously. Helps me esp. in the winter or during inclement weather when I can't ride my bike or don't like to walk.
  • Elsie_Brownraisin
    Elsie_Brownraisin Posts: 786 Member
    A microfibre towel.

    I don't drive and hauling a damp regular towel around with me from gym or pool to work across town and then from work to home on the other side of town was a pain the *kitten*. It really has made a huge improvement to have a teeny, light towel.
  • Jerseygrrl
    Jerseygrrl Posts: 189 Member
    Polar FT4
    T25 DVDs
    Proper workout clothes
  • cherrilovee
    cherrilovee Posts: 194 Member
    HEART RATE MONITOR! Mine was $60 but I'm sure you can get a cheaper one on Ebay!
  • lscaffidi
    lscaffidi Posts: 19
    PiYo - Its the first program I've ever stuck to. I'm on week 7 and normally quit by week 2 or 3. It's my soulmate workout!!
  • AlyssamR6712
    AlyssamR6712 Posts: 114 Member
    my Heart rate monitor.. definitely
  • ekztawas
    ekztawas Posts: 114 Member
    Polar FT4 heart rate monitor
    Kettle bell
  • simplydelish2
    simplydelish2 Posts: 726 Member
    I hate the fitbit flex! IMO, it's a total waste of 100. They are not accurate in recording steps, sleep, or anything else.

    For $30 I'd find a kettle bell - I use my kettle bells more than anything (other than my feet).
  • AnnaVee84
    AnnaVee84 Posts: 345 Member
    New Rules of Lifting (for women, in my case)


    My whole outlook changed with that one book

    ^^ definitely changed my life!

    besides food scale and NROLFW, I'd also list my heart rate monitor as the top 3 best fitness purchases. Just got a Fitbit One so excited to see how it helps as well!
  • Mav3rick54
    Mav3rick54 Posts: 180 Member
    Hands down it would be my Fitbit Force. I have several other gadgets and weight loss tools, but if forced to give them all away and keep only one, ....it would be the fitbit.
  • sethbacca
    sethbacca Posts: 1 Member
    Kitchen scale, by far.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Food scale
    Polar FT4 HRM
    Kettle bells
  • staceyfeb2014
    staceyfeb2014 Posts: 54 Member
    My workout DVD- dance it off with vicky binns, shows results quickly
  • spectralmoon
    spectralmoon Posts: 1,179 Member
    My Polar FT40 (not the Ft4) HRM. It goes with me everywhere.
  • elpidamaria
    elpidamaria Posts: 12 Member
    My treadmill.. I don't have excuse not to walk...
  • abi_babi
    abi_babi Posts: 9 Member
    for only 30 bucks i would ave to say a foam roller. its a lifesaver after a tough workout and really speeds up recovery
  • xKR1PTONITEx
    xKR1PTONITEx Posts: 39
    My treadmill. It was a really heavy duty treadmill that you find in gyms. They can take a beating and keep going.
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    BodyMedia fit band. It takes all the guesswork out of how much I should eat, and is extremely motivating and informative.

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