Gifts that Prioritize Health

An object’s small cost does not negate its value.

Every single item on this Christmas gift list are relevant to the subjects covered on this website. There is a list of recommended readings at the bottom.

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The list starts from the least to the most expensive. Whatever your budget, you can find it here. I chose everything that has more than 4-star reviews. I have read and used the majority of them. Do your own due diligence and read the reviews before making your decision. Be aware that there are fake reviews.

MyoTape Body Tape Measure  The best way to measure the waist and hip circumference. Large waist measurement can mean metabolic syndrome and chronic inflammation. Low-priced but indispensable.

You Are Your Own Gym: The Bible of Bodyweight Exercises Book  Kindle What I use then and now as a guide.

The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss Book  Kindle  Knowing the mechanism of obesity makes it easier to tackle the problem.

Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy  Kindle  Fun book to know what muscles are developing with bodyweight training

Body by Science: A Research-Based Program to Get the Results You Want in 12 Minutes a Week  Kindle  Excellent scientific background about resistance exercises. It gives sense to why you have to work hard.
Deluxe SM-110 Two Way Display Finger Pulse Oximeter with Carrying Case & Neck/Wrist Cord. The display can be read from two different directions. Great for checking your pulse rate after exercising to know if you achieved your target heart rate during high-intensity interval training.

The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40  Kindle, I started lifting weights at 48. Never too late.

Etekcity Digital Body Weight Bathroom Scale With Step-On Technology, 400 Lb, Body Tape Measure Included, Elegant Black. It has a bright display so that you can see how much weight you have lost. The batteries last for a long time. Also useful for weighing your check-in bags.

BFR Bands Occlusion Training Bands, PRO, 1 Set of Bands, Works For Arms OR Legs, Blood Flow Restriction Bands Help Gain Muscle without Lifting Heavy Weights, Strong Elastic Strap + Quick-Release. I use this and it works. My chronic shoulder pain went away after using this.

The Complete Guide to Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting Book  Kindle The Authoritative Guide to Intermittent Fasting by Dr. Jason Fung who has successfully treated hundreds of patients with diabetes by intermittent fasting. He has a track record of getting diabetics off their insulin and other diabetic medications.
Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar This is great for upper extremity work-outs.

Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, 3rd edition Kindle. The most authoritative book on weight lifting. I have read this book and gifted it to many. A Starting Strength Seminar can cost thousands of dollars to attend. At this price, it is a steal.

 

Blood Pressure Monitor Upper Arm Large Cuff – Fully Automatic Blood Pressure Machine with LED Backlight – Accurate BP Monitors Kit – 2 Users, 99 Memory, Batteries Included.

Panasonic EW3109W Portable Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor White/Grey The Panasonic brand is reliable and durable.  Every home should have a blood pressure monitor. Don’t let the silent killer creep up on you. Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor for Men and Women, ANT + Bluetooth, ECG/EKG – Waterproof HR Sensor with Chest Strap
Letsfit Smart Watch, Fitness Tracker with Heart Rate Monitor, Activity Tracker with 1.3″ Touch Screen, IP68 Waterproof Step Counter, Sleep Monitor, Pedometer Smartwatch for Women Men.

Perfect Keto Exogenous Ketones: Base BHB Salts Supplement. Ketones for Ketogenic Diet Best to Support Weight Management & Energy, Focus and Ketosis Beta-Hydroxybutyrate BHB Salt (Coffee) Keto Salts are useful to those transitioning to a ketogenic diet.

Concept2 Model D Indoor Rowing Machine with PM5  Can be used for aerobic training or high-intensity interval training. Easy to fold and store. Great for winter use.

    • Low impact workout that engages all major muscle groups; work legs, core, and arms with a smooth, high calorie-burning motion
  • Track your progress with reliable real-time data; the Performance Monitor 5 (included) self-calibrates for comparable results; connect wirelessly to heart rate belts and apps (not included)
  • Designed to fit most users: 14-inch seat height, adjustable footrests, and ergonomic handle

Concept2 BikeErg with PM5 Monitor, Stationary Exercise Bike with Adjustable Air Resistance for Exercise, Conditioning, and Strength Training—Commercial and Home Use. For serious spinning.

Resistance/Weight Training

Titan Fitness 86″ Barbell Solid 2″ Olympic Plates Weight Bar Bench Press Chrome You get what you pay for, especially in Olympic bars. This brute is rated for 1,000 pounds.

XMark Olympic Plates, Pairs, and Sets, Olympic Weight Plates, Rubber Coated Olympic Weight Plate Set, Bumper Plates, Olympic Barbell Weight Set for Home

TDS Power Rack / Squat Cage. The rack is indispensable and versatile for doing back squats, bench presses, and the military press.

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