FITNESS WITH ALEX CASTRO
Gifts for Fitness Lovers with Alex Castro
Alex Castro is one of London’s top personal trainers. With over ten years experience within the fitness industry, Alex trains his clients in the City alongside working at Barrys Bootcamp as an instructor at both their Euston and Moorgate branches.
For her - Anya Hindmarch does a simple but stylish “Lotions and Potions” make up bag which, as far as I can see, will be yet another bag that she has within a bag to carry more essential items that enable her to be carrying an unnecessary extra 5kg everyday.
Tis the season to be jolly (despite 2016 conspiring against all forms of joy) so I thought I would give you some gift ideas for those of you looking to buy something for your friends and family who, like me, love all things fitness. As you will be able to tell, in relation to the “for her” suggestions, I have been helpfully advised by some lovely female friends (I would be nowhere near as imaginative)!
Still Special - I’ll train with you For him - My favourite all-round gym shoe, the Adidas Ultra Boost. I love the “Uncaged” design, a grey mix with stretch knit fibres so supportive and flexible - they’ve really helped me stay injury free whilst carrying on all my high impact activities. For her - head to active in style (www.activeinstyle.com) or located on the Kings Road and pick up some L’Urv or HPE leggings. They make a change to the classic black leggings and look fashionable whilst being top quality and extremely comfortable to workout in. For either - buy a Planet Organic Hamper or Gift Box - like your traditional hamper just with some seriously tasty healthy alternatives (gluten free/raw food only etc)! For either - book a facial workout at FaceGym - it has a unique menu of workouts to tone and sculpt your face and the team are completely delightful. I’ve had one, and I’m not going to lie, I glowed for days!
True Love - I’d give you my last Quest bar For him - Alexander McQueen’s Skull Camouflage Jacquard Backpack. Total luxury - throw in your laptop, spare kit and a snack and you’re good to go! For either - 50 Barrys Bootcamp Classes. What better way to start 2017 than looking and feeling better than you’ve ever felt?! Legend status - I’ll re-rack your weights and not get mad For either - Beats by Dre Wireless headphones. I simply cannot get enough of these, with amazing sound quality, no faff on the wires, its the perfect motivational training accessory to have beats pumping direct in your ears.
Buddies - I’d buy you a pre-workout coffee For either - buy some of the best tasting coffee around from Ozone Coffee Roasters (Leonard Street EC2) and enjoy that extra caffeine buzz whenever it is needed. For either - unleash your inner child and go trampolining at Oxygen Freejumping. Its a huge amount of fun and you would be surprised that you can actually burn a fair amount of calories from bounding around Alex Castro London based personal trainer and Barry’s Bootcamp instructor. Follow Alex on Twitter and Instagram @AlexcastroPT
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