Your 3 best investments for fitness?

Stooooo

1. P90X

2. Power Blocks

3. Insanity

TinkrBelz

HRM
Food Scale
MFP (even though it is free) and Gym Membership (even though it is free since I work there)

Natihilator

1. Gym Membership
2. MFP! A time investment, but an invaluable tool.
3. My Cambelback water bottle. I love the chewy tip, the straw helps me chug it back fast, and I would not remember to drink water at all if I didn't have it around.

Hon. Mentions:

1. GH Proteins+ powder - the expensive stuff, but no nasty fillers or junk in it.
2. My ShockAbsorber sports bra - it looks like a bullet-proof vest, but it does its job VERY well!
3. Digital food scale - mine will even give calorie values for what you weigh (doesnt replace MFP though)

Jury's out on: My Polar FT4 HRM. I'm still not sure how accurate it is, kinda wish I bought a fitbit or bodybugg instead

Bikini_Bound150

1. Gym membership - I just can't make myself workout at home!
2. Food scale - I was shocked when I saw the difference in the amount I was eating
3. Protein powder - One that actually tastes GOOD!

(And joining MFP, although that was free!)

spectralmoon

1. Asics running shoes
2. Polar HRM
3. Dumbbell sets.

MsBaby117

1) Food Scale

2) Heart Rate Monitor

3) Home Gym (Treadmill, Elliptical, Recumbent bike, Stepper, Hand Weights, Exercise Ball, Wii Exercise "games")

IronmanPanda

3. My bike. I love riding. There is no better feeling than reaching the top of a monster climb and knowing that you're 2 seconds away from flying down the back side at 30+ mph.

2. My entry fee into my first Triathlon. After that I was hooked.

1. Time. Every day I take the time to focus on myself and my goals. I use that time to become a better me.

LesliePierceRN

1. Running shoes
2. Ipod
3. Runner's World Magazine

These three things were the main things that got me running and kept me running and educated me on running.. allowing me to lose nearly 50 pounds.. but since then, I think my list has changed:

Now I have to say the 3 best investments (currently) in my fitness are:

1. (still) My running shoes (but I actually slide two into this one, cause I love my Sauconys to run in and my Vibrams for Bootcamp and lifting)

2. my registration to two Warrior Dashes this Spring that have kept me training and focused on improving my fitness level.

3. My gym membership (because I have exponentially increased my strength by using BOTH free weights and a Bootcamp class that's taught there).

iqnas

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Cooriander

1. Garmin Watch
2. iPod/Shuffle
3. Racing Attire : Running Skirts, Compression Socks & Funky Tights - makes me feel great!

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I also own an ARC which I use while watching TV.

maryduggins

My running shoes (Asics GT-2160) (I love them dearly)

Good workout music

My iPod shuffle... it's tiny and clips on so I don't have to hold it(:

ambercanfly

1. Personal Trainer

2. Gym Membership

3. Excellent shoes

coopersmom2006

1) Good shoes! They changed my life.
2) HRM. Also awesome
3) Healthy food/fuel for your body

acs4162

1. The right shoes (for whoever you are) the pain and injury from cheap-os is just not worth it- and it will make you not want to work out/run!

2. Gym membership- There's no way I can get all my muscles groups as hard at home with just free weights, a ball, and resistance bands

3. Supportive friends and family- without my husband, friends (mfp too), and family encouraging me, I would have quit just days after starting.

fguillory

1,My Polar Hrm
2. My Walk Away the pounds dvds
3. My hand weights.

mikeromeu

1. Membership at a hometown gym where I met my wife. We've been working out together for the past 24 years to the day today.
2. HRM
3. Properly fitted running shoes

beatnik236

So far...
1.) fit bit
which led me to
2.) myfitnesspal
3.) personal trainer - paying a lot of $$ motivates my *kitten* to get there!

mmk137

here are my 3

1. knowledge - I say knowledge because knowing what you want is important. Knowing what is going into your mouth is important. Knowing what works, and what doesn't work is important.

2. wanting/determination - If you want it bad enough then you will do anything to get there

3. food diary - it takes 21 days to form a habit, if you don't know what is going into your body then how do you suppose you will loose the weight and get fit.

my other fav investments are:
1. ipod - i love my music, when working out, and I love the nike plus feature.
2. a hrm - helps to push you to your max
3. weights. strength training is also important to fitness.

KatieConery

1. xbox kinect (your shape fitness evolved games)
2. bike
3. shakeology

MrsCon40

1. BodyMedia FIT
2. My husband (he came with a weight set)
3. RunDouble app

TheMerryPup

1. Food scale

2. Polar HRM

3. Kettlebells

abfit4life

Proper fitting shoe
BodyBugg
Ipod

nerdygirl2

1. Good shoes
2. Gym Membership
3. Trainer

wbgolden

In no particular order:

Bike
Garmin
Food scale

myogibbs

My gym membership-the gym I go to now is so involved & always has extra things going on to keep people motivated, plus nutrition classes and great classes

My HRM- even though I got it as a gift, it has helped me to stay at the top end of my target range so I burn more calories. It helps me understand what my body is telling me & it motivates me.

A good pair of shoes...can't do anything if your feet, knees, hips, etc hurt.

jodyl70

1. Gym membership

2. Sessions with a trainer to lift weights properly

3. Gym clothes ( and shoes, have to sneak that in as well!) that fit properly and allow me to see the changes in my body!
*After being heavy for years along with no self esteem, feels great to see muscles and the changes*

Di3012

I've seen a lot of posts on workout tapes, exercise games, and technology (fit bits, heart rate monitors, etc) that people are using to help them burn calories. If someone was watching their cash but looking to get a great workout, what are the 3 things you would say are worth the investment?

Mine:
1. Subscription to SELF magazine. They share all the recipes and workouts online for free, but for me getting the magazine in the mail each month gives me a little bit of renewed motivation alongside some great ideas. I tear out the workouts and recipes and keep them in their own binder so I never get bored and can take them with me on a trip.
2. Building a "home gym" with little investments over time. I don't own any big pieces of equipment but over the past 5 years I've accumulated a couple different weights in dumbbells, a jumprope, one of those blow up balls, a resistance band, yoga mat, and (my favorite) 2 kettlebells. None were very pricey one their own and allow me to try different exercises.
3. 1 month with a professional trainer. I consider the time I spent doing Crossfit INVALUABLE. I worked with people who taught me good form and technique. I learned how to motivate myself through a workout and how to listen to my body. I couldn't afford to be a continuous member, but I know my time with them has prevented a lot of potential injuries and opened my horizons on exercise.

Things that barely missed the list: A good pair of cross training shoes (I LOVE my Vibrams even though I look like a hipster) my Gymboss interval trainer (It's not a necessary piece of equipment, but it does allow me to focus on certain workouts more intensely than if I were watching a clock)

Things that I always want and then decide it's not worth the cash: Heart rate monitor. I actually bought one once and then returned it. If you put one of these on your list I'd love to hear why you feel it helps. I just don't see the point of the investment but maybe that's because I just don't really understand how to use one to my benefit. I feel I would be too distracted by the numbers than paying attention to how my body feels.

My three things would be:

My treadmill
My Sorbothane insoles for my trainers to stop my shin splints
My HRM

Lorleee

My dietician
Parks and Rec Fitness Classes
Community Centre membership

mheightchew

HRM, good shoes, dvds

obeseto13point1

Umm... I am kind of a workout gear junkie.

1. Heart Rate Monitor: helps me keep an accurate count of calories burned, time spent running, and keeping a steady pace running.
2. Gym Membership: to be able to go to fitness classes, and use a variety of equiptment, if you go it is definately worth it.
3. Mp3 player: also helps with keeping a pace, and makes workouts more fun and you don't have to listen to your breathing!