With Christmas just two days away, here’s a list to help you splurge a little for the fitness buff.

 

Lap of luxury

 

Under Armour’s Textured StudioLux (P4,795), fabric is lightweight and provides a super-soft, luxurious feel. It has a Signature Moist Transport System that wicks off sweat and a wide, yoga-inspired waistband that wraps comfortably around the hips. Working out never looked this good.

 

Available at Under Armour SM Megamall and Bonifacio Global City.

 

For the yogi

 

Two times thicker than the regular mat, the GoFit Yoga Mat (P1,250) provides extra cushioning, making those mat work exercises more comfortable.

 

It has a nonslip surface, and easily rolls up for storage.

 

Cleaning is easy, too. Just wipe the surface with a damp towel. Each set comes with a fold-out yoga position poster to help get you started.

 

Available at Toby’s Sports Stores, Runnr and Move stores.

 

Get a grip

 

If the thought of going barefoot in the gym during Pilates or Yoga class is icky, then get a pair of Toesox (P795 to P875). It has a patented grip sole so you won’t have to worry about slipping during poses.

 

Its five-toe design helps spread the toes. Each pair is made of organic, high-quality cotton and comes in a variety of candy colors.

 

Available at Certified Calm Stores, Bonifacio Global City and Shangri-La Plaza.

 

Shake it off

 

Shake off holiday weight gain with Shakeweights for Women (P895). The special dumbbell provides a total body workout in just six minutes and comes with an instructional DVD.

 

Available at Toby’s Sports Stores, Runnr and Move stores.

 

Pilates on the go

 

This Reformer-style, female-friendly portable studio is an excellent total-body workout equipment for people who want to achieve the long, lean Pilates look.

 

Bar disassembles for easy storage and travel.

 

The Empower Pilates Portable Studio (P1,390) is available at Toby’s Sports Stores, Runnr and Move stores.

 

Bottled up

 

Not all stainless steel containers are the same. Klean Kanteen (P995 to P2,150) is made of food-grade stainless steel with BPA-free caps. They do not need a liner like aluminum bottles so the bottle doesn’t retain the drink’s flavor.

 

The bottles are handmade, and come with a lifetime warranty.

 

Available at Rustan’s, Howard’s, ROX and Certified Calm Stores.

 

Party in the ’hood

 

This four-disc Zumba Exhilarate Body Shaping System (P2,100) is every Zumba addict’s dream collection.

 

The set contains five different workouts with varying intensity levels. Have a dance fitness party right at home.

 

Available at Toby’s Sports Stores, Runnr and Move stores.

 

Like a boss

 

From the Roots of Fight (ROF) collection comes the Bruce Lee hoodie (P3,995) from Under Armour. The soft, ultralightweight hoodies have an old-school feel, with kangaroo pockets,

washed out colors and distressed print for that vintage look.

 

Available at Under Armour SM Megamall and Bonifacio Global City.

 

For the record

 

The activity tracker is still popular. Polar, the leading brand of heart rate monitors, released one this year called Polar Loop Watch (P6,995).

 

Waterproof with stainless-steel buckle, the watch can store up to 12 days’ worth of activity data plus one hour of exercise, or seven days of activity data plus seven hours of exercise.

 

It also gives health recommendations based on the user’s personal data and goals, including guidance on how to reach daily targets in three different intensity levels.

 

Now available in purple and blue at Brooks concept stores, Toby’s Sports Stores, Runnr and Move stores.

 

Take the heat off

 

The Armour Vent short-sleeve top (P2,295) from Under Armour’s HeatGear collection for men is designed with a new mesh technology that cools

your body just when it’s building up heat.

 

The Sonic fabric is soft, ultralight, and smooth to ensure comfort throughout a workout session. It has a four-way stitch fabric for greater mobility, and anti-odor technology to prevent growth of odor-causing microbes.

 

Available at Under Armour SM Megamall and Bonifacio Global City.

 

Gym to go

 

GoFit’s ProGym Extreme Workout Kit (P3,595) is a gym packed inside a convenient carrying bag. It has four resistance tubes for weight combinations of up to 140 pounds.

 

Burn fat and tone those upper and lower body muscles. This compact gym is equipped with two handles, two ankle straps and two wide-door anchors.

 

If you find gym membership/monthly fees prohibitive, then this is a good way to start. The set includes a laminated exercise manual and carrying bag.

 

Available at Toby’s Sports Stores, Runnr and Move stores.