Metro Gift Guide 2020: Fitness Equipment, Gear, And Clothing For The Modern Woman
Stay active and in shape by leveling up your fitness goals for the coming year!
How we exercise and how we stay fit and active has really changed this year. Before, gym memberships have made it easy for us to stay motivated. Group classes have made it fun for us and our friends. Even outdoor activities and sports like trekking, swimming, surfing, and dancing are all available to keep us active.
But when 2020 closed down all borders and shut our doors tight from the outside world, we suddenly had to pivot and change the way we approach fitness. Since we’re staying at home and not walking around, it has become even more important to stick to home workouts and exercises to keep our bodies active and healthy.
Because of this, interest in home workouts and fitness equipment has definitely risen. We’re now dabbling in yoga, relying on fitness bands and small weights in lieu of big gym machines, and turning to other cardio exercises like jump rope since we can’t freely jog or bike outside.
If you’re looking to level up your fitness goals, want to start getting into fitness as your upcoming New Year’s resolution, or just eager to share the gift of fitness with your loved ones, we’ve curated some of the best fitness equipment, gear, and clothing to get you started.
Check out the gallery below for our ultimate fitness gift guide—from our favorite yoga pants and mats, to resistance bands, to small metal contraptions you can have installed in your home!
Metro Gift Guide: Fitness Picks
Metro Gift Guide: Fitness Picks
Bunny Bodies
A good workout routine starts with good workout clothes. Make your workouts more interesting with these unique printed sports bra and leggings ternos from Bunny Bodies.
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Bunny Bodies
You can also town it down to these muted pastels, which you can mix and match for just 750 per piece.
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Bunny Bodies
If you’re feeling a bit hot, then you can opt for biker shorts instead. Get a set for P1,600.
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Grounded Activewear
You can also highlight your features with this snug fit and squat-proof Alex workout set from Grounded Activewear.
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Grounded Activewear
Splash a little color with this Isla top, available in Sunset and Ocean colors.
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Grounded Activewear
You can also go basic. You’ll love the seamless design and fit of this Grounded Activewear’s Raven workout set at P1,295 per set.
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Lotus Activewear
Want to cover up a bit and get ready for the chilly season? Check out this long-sleeve set from Lotus Activewear.
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Lotus Activewear
Dainty and classy, this Leah crop top is easily a favorite for dancers and yogis.
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Lotus Activewear
You can also mix and match different prints, cuts, and colors!
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Vivre Activewear
Get some extra back detail with Vivre Activewear Philippine’s unique sports bra collection.
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Vivre Activewear
Cover up (but not really) with this halter neck-inspired tank top with single-braided strap-back details. Available also in white and black.
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Tough Ladies
Jump rope is a great cardio exercise that can burn more calories in a shorter amount of time and improve your coordination. If you find it difficult to find the right jump rope for you, check out Tough Ladies’ Sydney jump rope, which is adjustable, has a self-locking function, and comes with extra rope and pouch.
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Tough Ladies
For better grip, Tough Ladies also has the Georgina jump rope, which features a 360-degree spin and sweat-absorbing, anti-slip handles.
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Gym Gal
Level up any workout by adding some extra resistance with these wrist weights from Gym Gal. Each bangle weighs 0.5 kg and costs P1,800, with free shipping nationwide.
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Gym Gal
For aesthetic purposes (which is very important!!), Gym Gal’s wrist weights come in 5 colors: matcha, caramel, aqua, gray, and pink.
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Apex Fit x Body by Mama Kat
Speaking of resistance, celebrity fitness coach Kat Garcia a.k.a. Body By Mama Kat (BBM) partnered up with Apex to create a new line of non-slip resistance bands for all kinds of workout. The BBM X Apex resistance band set comes in light, medium, and heavy.
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Peach Queen
Get motivated to work out with this aesthetic all-pink fitness gear by Peach Queen. For your all-around fitness needs, check out the Peach Queen Set, which comes with a full set of light, medium, and heavy booty bands; 1 pair of core slides; jump rope; and 2 pink net bags for easy storage and transport.
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Peach Queen
Did you know that boxing burns 800 calories an hour? Start boxing with these super cute pink boxing gloves for only P2,199 for a pair. Comes with a free pink mesh bag.
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Peach Queen
Peach Queen also has the regular silicone resistance bands in light, medium, and heavy for your hip and butt workouts.
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Peach Queen
Slightly different from the infinity resistance bands, these long fabric bands lets you add intensity to stretching and full body workouts. These fabric bands are not just nice to look at—they’re also tough and fracture resistant.
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Natura Yoga
Natura Yoga PH definitely has some of the most beautiful and aesthetic yoga mats that you will find anywhere. Designed by their partner artists, these yoga mats will inspire you to get into your practice wherever you are.
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Natura Yoga
Just look at how nice the mat looks on wooden surface. Natura Yoga’s mats are 3-mm thick and retails at P3,500 each.
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Natura Yoga
They also came out recently with yoga towels, if you don’t necessarily need the cushion of a yoga mat.
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Natura Yoga
For beginner yogis who need a little help with their practice, get these eco-friendly cork yoga blocks for P900 each.
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Metis
For a more eco-friendly option, get these cork yoga mats instead for P1,499 from Metis PH.
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Metis
Yoga mats are not just for yoga practice. They’re also used for weight training, floor exercises, pilates, and more. For a budget friendly option, check out these premium TPE yoga mats from Metis PH. They’re easy to clean, and provides good cushion and grip.
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Manila Athletica
Get swinging with these cast-iron powder-coated kettlebells from Manila Athletica! Kettlebell training is great for muscle toning and weight loss. They come in 8 kg, 12 kg, 16 kg, 20 kg, all the way to 24 kg.
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Manila Athletica
If you’re not yet ready for the heavier kettle bells, start with these vinyl dumbbells at 2, 3, and 5 pounds. They’re best for pilates, barre, spinning, or isolation workouts.
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Manila Athletica
So how exactly do you use core sliders? These candy-colored core sliders from Manila Athletica can help you strengthen your core, and work the arms and glutes with powerful workouts like knee tucks, mountain climbers, plank jacks, and lunges. Get a pair for P358.
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Manila Athletica
Make recovery day extra sweet with these marble foam rollers in Ube Cheese, Bubblegum, and Matcha. Each piece retails at P888.
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Active
This Active Myofascial Trigger Point Release and Recovery Ball is another great tool for active recovery. It helps target and loosen tight muscles from intense training.
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Active
Leg day? Power up your legs and glutes with a Vertiblock from Active. Comes in three heights: 20, 24, and 30 inches.
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Active
Wall ball exercises are high-intensity trainings that trigger a large number of muscles in your body. These are explosive workouts that increase your strength and mobility. Active Wall Balls come in different weights, from 4 to 30 pounds.
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Active
Level up your usual floor exercises with the Active Stability Ball. Best for challenging and improving your stability and balance.
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Bakal Buds
Calisthenics is a popular workout that don’t rely on weights. Instead, you use your body weight to strengthen and tone your arms, core, and legs. Start training your upper body with this dip bar by Bakal Buds.
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Bakal Buds
For gymnasts who can’t go back to training just yet, these paralettes make for great training tools. Those who do calisthenics can also level up their practice doing L-sits, V-sits, handstand presses, and handstand push-ups with these paralettes.
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Bakal Buds
For calisthenics beginners, you can start with different variations of pull-ups with this rouge pull up bar. Apart from these bars, Bakal Buds can also customize different metal equipment depending on your home gym needs.
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