Whether you look more like a "before" or "after" picture, the sheer volume of bulked-up muscle that often occupies gym weightlifting rooms can be intimidating. Thankfully, bodybuilding.com doesn't have to be. Sure, the online brand has its hefty kettlebells, giant tubs of protein powder, and training ropes, but the fitness purveyor also stocks a more approachable assortment of wellness gear. Think: on-trend leggings, Keto-friendly supplements, and high-tech athleisure that appeal to just about everyone, no matter your approach to fitness.
Better yet, the site features ways to shop that won’t eat into your gym membership budget, like added discounts for grouped ordering, from 10% off orders of $100 or more to 20% off of orders of $175 or more. Stocking up on vitamins and supplements anyway? Why not throw in a new water bottle or travel-friendly workout gear for swole savings?
Whether your fitness flex lies in sculpting, toning, energy burning, or straight-up bodybuilding, see some of the best bets for gearing up at prices that won’t eat into your gym membership funds.
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Can ingesting collagen peptides plump skin and minimize wrinkles? It’s one of the most hotly debated questions in beauty. While not all medical and nutritional professionals are convinced, some research has shown some collagen peptides can increase elasticity in the skin. For their part, celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Mandy Moore are on board, while Nina Dobrev cites this formula as her go-to.
SHOP: Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides, $28.99, available at Bodybuilding.com
One of our resolutions for 2020? Cut our consumption of single-use plastic — and this glass water is helping us make good. Unlike many glass and aluminum designs, this one incorporates a wide mouth, which allows for ample passage of ice cubes (and a much colder drink). The bright silicone shell not only provides grip during sweaty workouts and protects the glass against our klutzier moments, but helps us quickly spot it after it’s sunken to the bottom of our gym bag.
SHOP: Gaiam Sure Grip Water Bottle, $11.99, available at Bodybuilding.com
We can only imagine how many black hoodies Mark Zuckerburg owns. But if we were to give him one more, it would be this understated option, which is made of cozy brushed fleece and features incog zippered pockets: one on the sleeve (sized to hold a cell phone) and three others concealed in the kangaroo pouch to safely store keys, cards, and cash.
SHOP: Hylete Men’s Linear Tech Hoodie, $39, available at Bodybuilding.com
Most exercise equipment — including medicine balls, boxing gloves, and even mid-weight dumbbells — prove too bulky or heavy to tote when traveling. Frankly, it’s an obstacle that often derails our daily reps. But that’s about to change, thanks to this duffle-friendly resistance band that comes in five degrees of tension and can be used to tone the whole body without adding bulk to our carry on.
SHOP: SPRI Resistance Band, $39.98, available at Bodybuilding.com
Of-the-moment athleisure brands aren’t the only ones working edgy design into their leggings. This seamless pair, from legacy American fitness wear brand Better Bodies, incorporates flattering mesh cutouts and a foldable, high-cut waistband, which provides both coverage in pilates and yoga classes and comfort when sitting down to brunch.
SHOP: Better Bodies Waverly Tights, $51.75, available at Bodybuilding.com
These studio socks are built for yoga, barre, and dance classes, thanks to a silicone grip (which keeps soles from sliding across hardwood floors). Just in case you don't have time for another load of laundry (hey, it happens), the silver lining helps to eliminate smells and bacteria.
SHOP: Pedestal Footwear 4.0 Training Grip Socks, $29.99, available at Bodybuilding.com
In an ideal world, every HIIT workout would come with a complimentary, full-body rubdown. Until then, we’re tapping this body massager to work out the kinks and ease sore muscles. The flexible, spiked texture hits every contour of our shoulders, back, and forearms, but our favorite trick is to place it underfoot and gently rock the tension away. Though we can’t pony up for weekly massages, this travel-friendly sphere makes us feel like a baller because for less than the price of a single treatment, we can afford to share this 10-pack bundle with family and friends, while keeping our gym bag, home, suitcase and office stocked.
SHOP: CanDo Massage Ball, $55 for a pack of 10, available at Bodybuilding.com
We admit: Adding fats to our morning cup of Joe sounded crazy when the Bulletproof coffee craze hit a few years back. But the trick may do more than make a decadent concoction: Proponents rave about the health benefits of fatty Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which some think may be more quickly metabolized by the liver, then used for energy versus storage. No wonder many of the latest Keto coffee and shake recipes also call for MCTs, found in this tasteless, odorless, and vegan formula.
SHOP: Now MTC Oil, $19.99, available at Bodybuilding.com
