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The Ultimate Christmas Innermost Fitness Gift Guide

21st December 2021

Community Life

21st December 2021

By Beth Shelper

With just days to go until this years Christmas Day, you’re going to be in one of three positions: smug, with everything bought, wrapped and under the tree with a bow on top, halfway there, or in denial about your lack of presents bought and the closeness of Christmas Day. If you’re number three, newsflash… you’re running out of time. Fast.

Potentially stressful reminder aside, if you are in that position, you’re in the right place. That’s where Innermost’s ultimate fitness gift guide comes in. Avoid that Christmas Eve rush, use our list of inspiration and you’re good to go.

So, if you’re searching for the perfect gift for that gym-addict, fitness fanatic or sustainably savvy family member or colleague, this is the guide for you. From must-have gifts for fitness lovers to our sustainable favourites, this wellness gift guide has it all. Let’s get stuck in!

The Innermost fitness gift guide

We know it’s pretty last minute here guys, so we’ve done our best to pull together some of the very best in the game. From skin care to gym accessories and everything in between, we’re talking ideal stocking fillers and the perfect wellness gifts.

The Detox Booster

We don’t know about you, but here at Innermost HQ, we’re all on a bit of a December diet. And what we mean by that is, we’re absolutely enjoying ourselves and the festive period. Mince pie? Yes please. Lunch time yoga sesh? Let’s go. Mulled wine? Why didn’t you say so… we’ll take two.

Aka: we’re indulging.

So, after that, we’re going to be after a bit of a detox. And if you’re anything like us, we’re sure you (and your loved ones) will be, too.

Cue: The Detox Booster.

Packed full to the brim with health maximising ingredients, natural feel-good extras and a delicious flavour, The Detox Booster will be everyone’s go to come January, so why not get ahead of the game this Christmas? We’re sure it’ll be on their January 2022 wish list, so you’re basically doing them a favour with this one, right?

A massage gun

If you’re looking for a present that is going to blow your friends socks off, this one is the showstopper. The MyoPro by MYO Master is the ultimate fitness gift for those that are in recovery (or, those that just absolutely love a good massage). Pretty much everyone, then.

Loved by the massueuse pro’s, the MyoPro by MyoMaster is the ultimate enemy of troublesome knots. Developed to really get into deep tissue, the MyoPro enables it’s user to get back in tip-top shape, enhance their performance and above all… feel relaxation beyond belief.

Not sold yet? Well, you’re mad.  

The Glow Booster

Coming onto the other end of the wellness spectrum let’s talk skincare.

Got a skincare lover in your life? Let’s face it, with the latest skincare craze hitting our Instagram feeds every second day, who doesn’t.

 Our newest product release is where it’s at. The Glow Booster combines some of the best skincare ingredients on the market, including Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid, so you can get your glow on from the inside out.

Created in a flavourless powder to allow you to add to any drink of choice (or porridge, too), this is the ultimate choice in health gifts for 2021.

A functional yet stylish resistance band

An absolute must-have for any gym-goer or gain-getter, a resistance band is an affordable, verstatile and affordable gift for the gym-lover in your life. Our personal favourite are the range of resistance bands from La Pochette, available in light, medium and heavy. This workout accessory is our must-have fitness gift of the season, and priced at just £15, makes an amazing stocking filler, too.

A protein shaker

Need some winning stocking fillers? Our popular Innermost protein shaker doubles up as a reusable water bottle, too, making the perfect little extra. Perfect for on-the-go, in the gym, or even at work. Or just anywhere, really. We love it, and we’re sure you will too.

Humanitea

Love a latte? Got a soft-spot for sustainability? Want to help a loved one make a planet-friendly step in their day-to-day routine this Christmas? Well, here’s the perfect wellness gift for you. Humanitea are fantastic brand that mirror some of Innermost’s core principles when it comes to good quality, sustainability and the prioritising of health and wellness.

Available in both Matcha and Earl Grey flavours, Humanitea is a product that again, is the perfect stocking filler and a great addition to our ultimate wellness gift guide. Combining real brewed tea and high-quality, creamy oat milk, these drinks are well and truly delicious, good for your health, and good for the environment – how’s that for a winning combination?

Oh – that wasn’t enough for you?

They’re vegan, too. Boom.

The Health Protein

As the perfect all-rounder gift, anyone who loves protein will love The Health Protein. Our vegan protein powder is packed with research-backed ingredients to maximise your health, strengthen your immune system and boost your daily protein intake.

Summary

Whatever you choose to get (whether the gift features in our ultimate gift guide or not), from everyone here at Innermost, we wish you a happy, healthy and wonderful Christmas time. Let us know what you’re getting up to over on Instagram at @liveinnermost. We’d love to see your festivities.

Get together with your loved ones, celebrate and have a good ol’ time. ‘Tis the season for it!

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