Images: Target.
Shopping for fitness equipment can be daunting. Not just because there’s such a huge range of options out there in the world, but because tossing even a few items in your cart (digital or physical) can add up to a quite a hefty sum.
However, your workout tools don’t have to cost more than a gym membership.
Enter: Target. Until recently we had no idea the retailer had such a great, affordable “Active” range Dumbells for the price of a large flat white! Skipping ropes that’ll give you change from a fiver! Now we’re talking.
If it wasn’t already December, we’d say this discovery was like Christmas come early. But hey — if you’re still on the hunt for stocking fillers for your sporty friends, we’ve done the work for you! Here are five products we have our eyes on.
1. Foam roller
If you haven’t yet experienced the hurts-so-good joys of rolling your aching muscles over one of these firm tubes, you’re in for a treat. Foam rollers are a useful self-massage tool that can also help prevent workout injuries and release tension in your body. Often a roller will set you back $20 or more, but this one is $12. (Buy it here.)
2. Fitness mat
This fitness mat is ideal for gym workouts, yoga, Pilates, or just carrying over your shoulder while you're going about your day in your activewear (guilty? Us too). It comes in pink, aqua and grey — though the grey isn't currently available online — and at just $8 it'll give you change from a $10 note. Don't spend that two dollars all at once, okay? (Buy it here.)
Watch: Coincidentally, here's a yoga workout you can do at home with this lovely mat. (Post continues after video.)
