Choosing the best home gym gifts for the woman in your life
Giving the gift of fitness is a great way to show your favorite gym rat that you support her health journey. Nowadays, it’s easier than ever as thousands of exciting new products are out there (and you don’t have to break your wallet). You don’t need to buy a Peloton bike to impress your fitness lover! With our list of health products, you can get creative and spur some inspiration for the girl who is constantly updating her Amazon shopping list with the latest fitness products on the market. When choosing some home gym equipment, consider how much space the receiver of the gift has, what her favorite workouts include, and how she likes to care for herself after a major workout.
1. JUMP ROPE: THE GIFT WITH MILEAGE
Remember back in grade school when you would be in P.E. class and be forced to skip rope with one of those plastic jump ropes that inevitably got caught in your hair? Those ropes are a thing of the past for a reason.
Our Hero Strength Speed Rope has a sleek new look with a steel rope and ultralight aluminum handles with knurling and a laser engraved logo. It’s the ideal gift to perfect double-unders due to its roller-bearing handles.
Jump roping has proven to be one of the most effective cardio exercises. In one study, a group of participants who jumped rope for 10 minutes daily showed the same cardiovascular improvements as someone who jogged 30 minutes daily. They are very affordable, and you can jump rope almost anywhere! Jumping rope is old school, but the look doesn’t have to be.
Jumping rope is a great cardio activity that activates the entire body. It improves coordination, builds muscle, and burns calories. It requires her to move multiple body parts, which strengthens coordination and muscle. It’s a quick and easy workout for a cardio blast like no other. Plus, our speed rope is a gift that’s easy to tuck away in a drawer or keep in the car for any last-minute park workouts that can be fit in over a lunch hour.
To begin with the Hero Speed Rope:
- Keep your feet close together when jumping
- Jump on the midsoles of your feet and land softly
- Keep your jumping height low (½” to 1” off the ground)
- Keep your knees slightly bent at all times
- Maintain a tall, neutral spine
- Keep your head up, chest up, and head looking forward
- Keep your shoulders pulled back and your elbows held down and back
- Keep your hands along the midline of your body
- Use your wrists to turn the rope (not your elbows or shoulders)
2. DUMBBELLS FOR IMPROVED FITNESS
Another great gift is a lightweight to medium-weight pair of dumbbells. Dumbbells have been a staple in the fitness industry for a reason. They target, tone, and build muscle. Plus, they are basic and easy to use. Our Hampton Jelly-Bell dumbbells are bright and cheery and come in a variety of colors based on the weight. They start at 2.5 LBS and go up to 25 LBS. Red, purple, yellow, green, blue, orange, pink, and aqua, they light up a room but are easy to tuck away when not used.
Hampton Jelly-bells are different from other dumbbells: they have a solid steel core completely encapsulated with translucent colored polyurethane coating. They are durable, impact-resistant, and have a non-abrasive coating. With their contoured urethane Gel Grip, they are easy to hold and won’t tear her hands no matter how many reps she does. They are non-porous, so they won’t hold onto sweat and germs, and they are easy to clean. With a five-year warranty, you really have nothing to lose in investing in a pair of these for your gal.
Strength training has made a comeback with females after years of living with the fear that lifting weights would cause them to bulk up in a way that they wanted to avoid. Gym trainers have been emphasizing how strength training can have a bigger effect on weight loss than just doing cardio. Now is the time to embrace the trend of returning to the basics and getting a pair of dumbbells on hand for any home workout!
To begin with your Hampton Jelly-Bell dumbbells:
- Bicep Curl to Overhead Press — 10-12 reps
- Overhead Triceps Extension — 8-12 reps
- Alternating Forward to Lateral Raise — 8-12 reps
- Bent-Over Row — 10-12 reps
- Upright Row — 10-12 reps
- Skull Crusher — 8-12 reps
- Chest Press — 8-12 reps
3. RESISTANCE BANDS FOR WOMEN
Why not add some resistance bands as fitness gifts for your gym junkie? Resistance bands provide workouts that are perfect for personal training, physical therapy, and home gyms. Band exercises are popular due to the controlled movement exercises they allow you to do. You can spot-tone and target muscles in ways that a pair of dumbbells isn’t always capable of doing.
Buy this gift with confidence; resistance bands are naturally travel-size! She can take the bands with her anywhere; plus, they’re affordable. Hero Strength Fit Bands come in 8 different colors and sizes. Their latex material is durable enough to withstand the most advanced strength workout. These are so effective for beginners looking to start their band workout training. Use them for Pilates, yoga, targeted workouts, physical therapy, or rehabilitation!
To begin with your Hero-Fit bands:
Pull Apart
- Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart and hold the resistance band directly in front of you at around chest level.
- Pull the band apart by moving your hands out to either side, stretching out until the farthest possible position.
- Hold before slowly returning to the starting position, then repeat.
Bicep Curls
- Anchor the band under one foot and hold the handles in each hand with your palms facing upwards. Stand with your knees slightly bent and feet shoulders width apart.
- Start with your hands holding the ends of the band at hip level with your arms extended to the ground.
- Bend your elbows to lift the ends of the band up to shoulder level, keeping elbows close to the ribs.
- Return to the starting position, then repeat.
Glute Bridge
- With a closed loop resistance band wrapped around your thighs, lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and arms by sides on the floor.
- Brace core, then press into heels and squeeze glutes to raise hips toward ceiling.
- Pause, then press knees out wide.
- Return to the starting position, then repeat.
4. SPORTS BRAS SHE’LL LOVE
A woman can NEVER have enough sports bras. But nothing beats finding a really great one that offers support, doesn’t hold onto sweat, and looks great! My absolute favorite sports bra is the Hero X Flex Hero Blue Padded Sports Bra. It offers total support, lifts without pulling, and the padding gives an extra oomph to the silhouette.
She can wear this often, throw it in the wash, and it does not lose any of its elasticity. Plus, the padding does not slip or come out in the wash. This truly is one of the best sports bras on the market. Women who are committed to their workouts can NEVER have enough sports bras. Getting one of these Hero X Flex Blue Padded Sports Bras will be a total game changer!
5. SUPPLEMENT IDEAS
Not feeling her next workout? Gift her a pre-workout enhanced energy drink she’ll love. LIV Energy Non-Stim Pre-workout is an all-encompassing pre-workout formulated with a variety of organic ingredients to give her an amazing workout pump with maximized blood flow. Our cutting-edge blend utilizes several natural and organic ingredients to optimize physical and mental performance. It’s great for her workout and great for her health!
LIV Energy dramatically improves focus and drive while simultaneously enhancing her body’s ability to adapt to workout-induced stress. LIV Energy will help her rapidly break through plateaus and take her performance and physique to a new level. It provides powerful volumizers for the perfect pump, enhances mental focus, and improves workout-induced stress.
6. YOGA MAT GIFT
If your workout queen is looking for the perfect mat for her floor exercises, the Hero Focus Mat is the best one on the market. Whether she is doing sit-ups or downward-facing dogs in yoga, our mat has enough cushion to create a surface for the best possible floor workout. Our Hero Focus mat is the perfect take-anywhere mat for stretching and floor exercises.
It measures 72″ long by 27″ wide with a laser-engraved polyurethane top and rubber base. At a full 5mm thick, it provides a durable and secure cushion surface that won’t slip while she is strength training. This mat is available in a medium shade of blue, which is laser engraved with our Hero Strength logo, and comes with a black over-the-shoulder carrying case that brings a classic feel to your home and gym space. Give the gift of a mat for the girl that loves to stay on the move…Just roll it up and go!
7. MEDICINE BALLS
Medicine balls date back 2,000 years to Ancient Greece. Hippocrates is said to have stuffed animal skins for patients to toss for “medicinal” purposes. Since then, medicine balls have been used in one form or another to build health, strength, and resistance training. It is a crucial pinnacle of exercise as one of the most diverse pieces of exercise equipment used for toning almost every part of the body while hitting a wide range of muscle groups.
HeroStrength “Dual” Handle Medicine Balls are the ideal product to improve her core strength, especially in the chest, arms, and legs. They are constructed with two handles from one virgin rubber mold, ensuring the product’s handles will not break or detach as other inferior models do.
The vibrant selection of colors and sizes is attractive and highly durable, constructed from one single virgin rubber mold and an extremely durable polyurethane outer rubber. It features a reinforced inner rubber bladder with adjustable air pressure.
There are SO MANY ways to use medicine balls. Doing reps to tone arms or some Russian twists to work the core can provide a total body workout. They are inexpensive and easy to store. A great addition to any home gym!
To begin with your Hero Strength Medicine Ball workout:
Bent Over Medicine Ball Row:
- Grab a medicine ball and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
- Bend over from the hips until your back forms a 45-degree angle with the floor.
- Pull the medicine ball up, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause, then lower the weights. That’s one rep.
- Do as many reps as you can in 45 seconds, then take a 15-second rest.
Medicine Ball Bicycle Twist:
- Lie on your back with your knees bent. Hold a medicine ball directly above your chest.
- Curl your upper body, and at the top of the crunch, rotate your torso so that your left elbow meets your right knee. Extend your left leg at the same time, as if you’re pedaling.
- Return to start and repeat on the other side. That’s one rep.
- Do as many reps as you can in 45 seconds, then take a 15-second rest.
Deadlift with Medicine Ball:
- Hold your medicine ball at arm’s length in front of your thighs. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Brace your core.
- Bend your knees, bend at your hips, and lower until your thighs are almost parallel to the floor.
- Pause, then squeeze your glutes and raise your torso back to the starting position. That’s one rep.
- Do as many reps as you can in 45 seconds, then take 15-second rest.
8. SHOP KETTLEBELLS
Kettlebells are now more popular than ever before! Outdoor fitness classes focus on kettlebell workouts, and the trend is also popping up in some indoor gyms.
Hampton Kettlebells range from 5 LBS to 100 LBS. They provide old-school training in strength and are a powerful piece of equipment to use in her workout. Kettlebells are a great way to get some strength training without using the standard dumbbell. They work the core, build muscle, and are light and easy to use. It’s the perfect gift for women who want to increase their muscular strength.
To begin with your Hampton Kettlebell workout:
Kettlebell Deadlifts:
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Place a kettlebell just outside each foot on the floor.
- Engage your abdominal muscles and draw your shoulders down as you squeeze shoulder blades together.
- Push hips back and bend knees to reach kettlebell handles.
- Firmly grip kettlebells, keeping arms and back straight and feet flat on floor.
- Slowly lift your chest and press hips forward until you’re standing up straight.
- Pause and inhale before lowering your body.
- Repeat 6 to 8 times. Perform 1 set to start, and work up to 3 to 4 sets as you build up your strength.
Kettlebell Goblet Swing:
- Stand with feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed out slightly.
- Hold a kettlebell with both hands around the sides of the handle, not from the top of the handle, and keep it close to your chest.
- Slowly bend both knees so that the thighs are almost parallel to the floor. Keep elbows forward and back straight.
- Using your leg muscles, with your upper body still, stand up to your starting position. Your feet should remain firmly on the floor.
- Repeat 6 to 8 times. Perform 1 set to start, and work up to 3 to 4 sets as you build up your strength.
9. HEROSTRENGTH® “Power” Bands
Resistance bands are a great way to build muscle without lifting heavy weights. They are a low-impact option that is easy to use and extremely versatile! Plus, their affordable price makes them a great gift that doesn’t break the budget.
Hero Strength Power Bands: Looking for a new take on resistance training? Our new HeroStrength Power bands are the perfect gifts for any personal training space, rehabilitation center, home gym, Pilates studio, or her next outdoor workout.
They are made from 100% pure cotton for comfort and inlaid with rubber latex threads for strength. Choose the size that meets her workout resistance and stretching needs. She can take these gifts wherever she goes. Easy to pack, with an included mesh bag for when she travels and wants to keep up her workout. It’s a gift that your favorite gym girl is sure to love!
To begin using our Hero Strength Power bands at home:
Lateral Walk:
- Wrap a resistance band around the thighs, and slowly sink the seat into a half-squat position.
- Lift right foot and take one step to the right, followed by the left foot.
- Then, reverse the movement to return to the starting position. That’s one rep.
10. ROLLER
It seems that everyone at the gym is rolling these days. Whether it be to warm up the muscles before beginning a workout or ease post-workout fatigue, they are the new must-have in fitness.
Our HEROSTRENGTH “HERO-LLER” Foam Roller is a gift that helps to really hit those trigger points and soothe aching muscles from all different angles. Foam rolling helps reach the tissue that surrounds her bones, muscles, and joints. Her muscles can feel very tight after a long run or heavy lifting session. In fact, some gyms and trainers even offer specific foam rolling recovery class workouts dedicated to rolling out muscles. Try rolling your quads, glutes, and hamstrings, muscles on your back, hips, or shoulders. It can feel like having a massage therapist on hand!
The roller mimics pressure applied by a sports therapist’s hands: The tubular ridges imitate fingers, the wide groove texture acts as the palms, and high circular indents offer a fingertip-like feeling.
Textured surface offers a superb feel, allowing the person to apply significant but bearable amounts of pressure on both muscle and tissue for a true pain/pleasure experience. Give the gift of the “HERO-LLER” to improve joint mobility and relieve her muscles after strenuous training sessions. 100% EVA Rubber (EXTRA FIRM).
The woman in your life will love all these gifts, whether it be the strength training items like the Jelly-Bells or Kettlebells or our perfect post-workout Hero Roller. Supporting a loved one on her fitness journey is a fun and easy way to score big points with your favorite gym rat. Our list of the best gifts for women can help you get started on finding that perfect item. And who knows, maybe we can motivate you to dive into a fitness path of your own.
