HEALTH

By Jocelyn Merrill

As the weather starts to cool down and exercising moves indoors, fall is the perfect time to invest in fitness products, either for yourself or as gifts for friends. Here are some of our current favorites that will be worth your while, whether you’re working out at home, hitting the gym or taking a day to recover.

This pair of dumbbells is really five sets in one, allowing you to save space and money in the long run. The weights range from 10 to 50 pounds, making these the perfect option for upper-, lower- and fullbody workouts.

A jump rope is perfect for adding cardio to your home workout or to take on-the-go. If low ceilings are a concern, check out a cordless rope from APLUGTEK.

The derrière has become a celebrated feature, and to achieve that round peach, you need to add resistance to your squats, hip thrusts and deadlifts. These glute resistance bands, which come in three resistance options and non-slip fabric, add just the right amount of tension to build your muscles.

Give yourself a post-yoga massage on your recovery day (or any day for that matter). This foam roller easily targets sore muscles.

Continue on the self-care train with this product that doubles as a candle and massage oil with CBD to moisturize your skin and relax your senses.

This black duffle from Nike is big enough to store all your post-workout essentials, taking you from the gym to whatever’s next.

Perfect for your post-workout protein shake or BCAAs, this bottle is small enough to tuck away in your gym bag.

Ideal for your recovery-day yoga session, both sides of this mat offer enough grip for a power yoga session or an easy-breezy flow.

These lightweight sneakers are comfy and stylish for completing all your reps in and out of the gym.

Jocelyn Merrill is an educator and freelance writer-for-hire specializing in guest posts, blogging services, and copywriting. She has a passion for fitness, mental wellness and culturally relevant education. When she isn’t teaching, writing or teaching writing, you can find her chasing after her toddler. Find out more at jocelynmerrill.com and justworkingitout.com.