Suunto T6C Heart Rate Watch/Monitor ($350-$400)
The cream of the crop. This piece of is the premier fitness monitor. It comes with just a couple pieces of equipment (watch and chest strap), and it delivers amazing workout feedback. A few of the features include: an altimeter, heart rate monitor, chronograph, calorie burn counter, alarm, Training Manager, and more. It links easily up with your PC for you to analyze results in detail. For the serious triathlete there are add-ons for cycling, cadence, and others.
*If you aren’t ready to fork out the $350 just yet…take a look at the Suunto T3 or T4
Vibram Five-Fingers (~$80)
Go barefoot without going barefoot. These “barefoot” pieces of footwear are made of tight fitting advanced materials which allow you to keep the feeling and biomechanical benefits of barefeet with protection from debris and the benefit of a little extra traction. These are good for barefoot running, kayaking, sailing, pilates, yoga, and more! Check out there website Vibram FiveFingers
Ipod Shuffle (~$50)
Super small mp3 player that holds about 240 songs. The shuffle weighs 0.55 ounces and clips on to just about anywhere so you hardly know it’s there. The battery also has very solid life…it seems to last forever.
Notebook! (~$1)
This one couldn’t get any easier. Tracking your workouts is one of the most important things you can do in the battle for fitness. Log every one of your workouts, and track progress. This is a non-negotiable.
Pull-Up Bar (~$20)
The GoFit Chin-up Bar fits into just about any doorway, and the set-up is simple. Perfecting pull-ups and other body weight exercises is a huge step in obtaining overall fitness.
Kettlebell (varies ~$20 - $200)
A kettlebell is basically a ball of metal with a handle. It can be used in almost every way a dumbbell is used, and many more. Using a kettlebell will activate muscles that are left sitting dormant on a Nautilus machine. The cost will vary based on the weight you choose. For someone in good shape I would recommend a nice middle weight KB, perhaps 35 pounds.
The Floor/Ground (~$0)
The floor is perfect for stretching, push-ups, sit-ups, squats, stretching, yoga, and more!
