First of all, let me apologize again for how little I've been writing but just know it is you guys that help keep me motivated on days I feel like giving up! I go back and read old messages & comments all the time, yall are the best! Good news though, the Body Challenge has been going great. Today was my first weigh in & I've lost 6.2lbs in week one! Wahoooo! *happy dance*
It's been far more difficult than I imagined though. Trying to balance CrossFit and getting to SeungNi a few times a week, all on a low calorie diet is tough! But I'm hanging in there. I also started doing strength workouts every other day. I can't stress how important it is to me to keep myself strong while trying to lose weight, and that's a hard balance to find!
Also coming up... The 5th Great Lakes Bay Region Throwdown is THIS Saturday. It has some interesting workouts, but quite a few of them play to my strengths so I'm getting excited! Definitely look for a post about that.
Anyhow, back on topic to the exciting Christmas List: CrossFit Edition.
Don't know what to get for your CrossFitting family member? Look no further!
Apparel
First and for most everybody likes to look good and be comfortable when they train! But make sure you know the correct sizes, because a lot of things run small but nobody wants to train in baggy clothes!
Reebok & Hylete are safe bets for training apparel. Oddly enough, most of my male friends in Alabama and Michigan wear Hylete while my girls wear Reebok! Just a thought... In addition to those I have LOTS of readers who shop at Life as RX.
Socks
Socks may seem like a silly request, but for the right CrossFitter, socks are just as important as anything else. Especially on days when we do box jumps, you gotta protect your shins! So they may seem pricey, but they are well worth it. All of the above sites have great socks, but if you're looking for some fun ones, the Sox Box is the way to go!Sox Box: $9.99
Reebok: $12
Hylete: $40
Training Gear
I'll start off with one of the must haves... An RX Jump rope, this is something that every experienced CrossFitter has, so if you are shopping for someone new to CrossFit they may not have one! When it comes to these RX Smart Gear is the way to go... For beginners, I'd recommend starting off with a "Buff" rope. If you are shopping for an experienced CrossFitter, it may be time to move down to a lighter weight! They have tons of colors and grip choices, you just need to know your CrossFitters height so you can pick out the proper rope length (:
Wrist Wraps are another basic necessity. Most men go for the basic wrap from Rogue while girls usually go for cute patterns. There are so many stores that I frequent on Etsy that come up with the cutest patterns. If you know your CrossFitter already has a pair, consider getting them a personalized pair from Craftenturers!
A kettlebell is something that I LOVE having at home. Any day I miss a WOD, it's my go-to tool. Great weights for the normal female athlete are 35lbs or 53lbs. Both can be used for lots of different activities. For men you'd want to look at either 53 or 75! Kettlebells are expensive, but a great way to show some love :p You can find some nice ones on Rogue but you can also find them at your local sports store! One thing I would say is AVOID kettlebells that have the discs that you can use to change weight.
My other go-to piece of equipment is the medicine ball. Or better yet get them a slam ball & an abmat. That combination makes for some great ab workouts! Both available on Rogue's website! If you want to save some money, get a medicine ball from your local sports store instead of a slamball.
Alright, lets move on to some unknown territory. A really popular gift for men are weight vests. It's a great way to make exercises harder. It's also a great way to spread the weight evenly as opposed to carrying it or using sand bags. My guy friends all got theirs at Rogue. But there are plenty of other places that sell them!
Another thing I've never used but seem to find on every list anywhere, are JAW Hand grips. This is a hit or miss, but worth a try. CrossFitters everywhere tear their hands doing pull ups. These hand grips work to prevent that. I don't know anyone that has them, but believe it or not they have GREAT reviews.
Price: $29.95
Mobility
Having the proper gear for mobility is just as, if not more important than training equipment! Something that is a MUST in the CrossFit world are rollers. I seriously use them every day. Here is what is on the top of my list this year! The Rumble Roller which can be found on Rogue's website as well! They also have tons of regular foam rollers that work wonders as well (:
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| I've tried both of these: The Grid (left), Rumble Roller (right) |
A Few Other Ideas
Kitchen Gear... While we spend all day at the gym, the real challenge is at home in the kitchen! So anything that promotes or helps healthy eating, would make a great gift!
Athletic Bag! Where do you expect us to keep all this gear? Gotta have a fabulous bag to keep it in.
Headbands... You can NEVER have to many headbands. Check out FitHappy on Etsy. She's my go-to site!
Rock Tape... This is definitely used when our hands are close to tearing!
Protein Mix... It's so expensive and would be a great gift!
Weightlifting Belt
Rehband Knee Sleeves
CrossFit Shoes?
You're probably wondering why I didn't include shoes on this list. CrossFit shoes are SUCH a personal preference sort of thing. I'm not saying don't buy your loved one shoes, but buy them the ones they have asked for! But, if you do buy them shoes, they probably already have the basics, so you can't go wrong with some lifting shoes.
Or some regular shoes.... But there's so many choices!
If you are looking for CrossFit shoes, the best brands to look at are Rogue, Reebok, & Inov-8. Although the highest rated lifting shoes right now are the AdiPowers made by Adidas (:
If you're not sure what your CrossFit enthusiast needs, you can always go with a brand name shirt. Or some awesome gym tees from lookhuman.com. We always love to represent our sport.
Happy Shopping!
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