Best Fitness Investments

SweetSammie
SweetSammie Posts: 391 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am rewarding myself with fitness/luxury items as I lose weight. I have lost 15 lbs, and here is what I have given myself so far.
5lbs - pedicure
10lbs - new workout clothing (still need more, but that's ok)
15 lbs - personal trainer (10 sessions)
20 lbs - ?
25 lbs - ?
30 lbs - new clothes!

Any ideas for fitness related rewards for 20 and 25 lbs?
I have a YMCA membership, 30 Day Shred, Scale, 3 and 5 lb weights, yoga mat.... that's it!

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  • doorki
    doorki Posts: 2,576 Member
    any kind of price point?
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    Do you own a food scale?
  • kimmieyr1
    kimmieyr1 Posts: 189
    I love my pedometer, but I walk a lot so i don't know if it would mean the same to you.
  • ZugTheMegasaurus
    ZugTheMegasaurus Posts: 801 Member
    When I found out that local gym memberships were WAY out of my price range, I bought a set of Bodylastics resistance bands. They're high-quality bands in a variety of weights/resistances that can be combined with handles and ankle straps for a wide variety of exercises and difficulties. Seriously the best fitness-related buy I've ever made, fantastic results, lots of options, great in a small space, and they keep up with my progress. I would really suggest them; the set I got was about $70 on Amazon but they do have less expensive options if that's too much.
  • georgiag111
    georgiag111 Posts: 424
    Fitbit!!

    Yoga ball to replace computer chair
  • SweetSammie
    SweetSammie Posts: 391 Member
    50-ish dollars ... although I could combine the two for $100. I do have a (non-digital) food scale. I do walk quite a bit, and I have been using an Iphone app that tracks distance and miles per hour.
  • doorki
    doorki Posts: 2,576 Member
    HRM or a home gym type set up, like a pullup/dips/ab station?
  • mes1119
    mes1119 Posts: 1,082 Member
    a Heart Rate Monitor? maybe a new pair of running/workout shoes?

    Personally, I'm treating myself to a belly button piercing and finally letting myself buy new clothes when I hit my goal (no sense buying clothes for a body size that is ever changing)
  • 4thehardman
    4thehardman Posts: 731 Member
    Fitbit

    I LOVE mine!
  • stepnehjones
    stepnehjones Posts: 8 Member
    Fitbit!!
    Also, if you like hiking, skiing, climbing...maybe some new toys for those activities? Or if you've never tried a new activity, maybe spring for a lesson.
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    A polar FT60 or fitbit! Both awesome! X
  • sonyachan
    sonyachan Posts: 518 Member
    HRM, new running shoes, more workout clothes, a blender or juicer, my wish list could go on and on!
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    I run mostly, but my faves are:

    My garmin 410 with HRM and foot pod
    My iPod nano
    My Insanity videos
    Running Shoes
    Vibram Five Finger shoes
    Assorted workout clothes
    Bosu ball
    Nathan handheld water bottles (10oz and 21oz) for running

    Hmmm... running hat
    Sun glasses

    Guess that's it...

    EDITED TO ADD: OH YEA... Vitamix blender.
  • Anomalia
    Anomalia Posts: 506 Member
    Deep tissue massage
  • militarydreams
    militarydreams Posts: 198 Member
    A heart rate monitor was the best investment I made. It has allowed me to safely push harder outside of the gym.
  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    New pair of shoes
    HRM if you don't already have one
    New workout clothes
    maybe a new workout dvd if you workout @ home.
  • TrainingWithTonya
    TrainingWithTonya Posts: 1,741 Member
    Stability ball
    Bosu
    Kettlebells
    Weight bench
  • Discoveri
    Discoveri Posts: 435 Member
    I have to jump on the Heart Rate Monitor suggestions. I am saving up for a nice one right now.
  • ka97
    ka97 Posts: 1,984 Member
    Bosu ball
    Massage
    Private lesson for some new activity (dancing, rock climbing, skydiving)
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Yep - HRM! Definitely one of my best fitness investments.

    Other bests -

    - Good shoes
    - Fun workout clothes (just got a new sports bra in black/grey/white camo - don't know why I love it, but I do! I always wear a top over it, but it peeks out. :tongue:)
    - RoadID wristband - great way to have personal info & emergency contact numbers on you without having to carry your ID, etc. It speaks for you should you be injured while out walking/running/cycling and unable to speak for yourself - and about $20.

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