Holiday Buying Guide: Gear Up for Your Healthiest and Fittest Self in 2025

Hey Peak Performer,

The holiday season is the ideal time to invest in tools, gadgets, and essentials that set you up for a healthier, fitter lifestyle in 2025. Whether shopping for loved ones or treating yourself, here’s a detailed guide from me loaded with some of my favorite products to help you prioritize wellness, performance, and recovery.

1. Nutrition Essentials

🌱 Greens Powder

• Athletic Greens AG1
• Description: A comprehensive daily supplement featuring 75 vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and adaptogens to support gut health, energy levels, and immunity.
• Price: Approximately $79/month subscription
• Purchase Link: Athletic Greens AG1

🥤 Personal Blender

• Beast Health Blender
• Description: A 1000-watt blender with durable Tritan jars and a sleek design, perfect for smoothies, nut butters, and shakes.
• Price: Approximately $123 on Sale
• Purchase Link: Beast Health Blender

🥜 Portable Snack Containers

• Stasher Silicone Reusable Bags
• Description: Eco-friendly, food-grade silicone bags ideal for storing snacks like protein balls, trail mix, or sliced veggies.
• Price: Approximately $12–$24 per bag
• Purchase Link: Stasher Bags

💊 Smart Supplement Organizer

• Port and Polish Pill Case
• Description: A sleek, travel-friendly pill organizer with seven compartments to keep your supplements organized for the week.
• Price: Approximately $25
• Purchase Link: Port & Polish Pill Case

2. Performance Tools

🏋️ Resistance Bands

• Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Bands
• Description: A set of five resistance bands with varying levels, suitable for strength training, mobility work, or travel-friendly workouts.
• Price: Approximately $12–$15
• Purchase Link: Fit Simplify Bands

📏 Body Composition Scale

• Withings Body Scan
• Description: An advanced scale offering metrics like body fat percentage, visceral fat, muscle mass, and a 6-lead ECG for heart health monitoring.
• Price: Approximately $399
• Purchase Link: Withings Body Scan

⚡ High-Quality Protein Powder

• Momentous Essential Grass-Fed Whey Protein
• Description: NSF-certified whey protein sourced from grass-fed cows, delivering 20g of protein per serving for muscle recovery.
• Price: Approximately $55 per 30-serving tub
• Purchase Link: Momentous Whey Protein

💡 LED Light Therapy Device

• Clearlight® Infrared Saunas and Wellness Solutions ® PERSONAL Red Light Therapy Tower
• Description: The PERSONAL Tower Red Light Therapy is the mid-level marvel that makes wellness accessible. With more coverage than LED masks, the PERSONAL Tower is ideal for the face, neck, and upper torso. A red and near-infrared light therapy device designed to improve muscle recovery, reduce inflammation, and enhance skin health.
• Price: $699
• Purchase Link: Clearlight Personal Tower

👕 Comfortable Workout Gear

• Todd Snyder + Champion Collection
• Description: A collaboration offering premium athletic apparel that blends classic Champion styles with modern design. The collection includes midweight hoodies, pocket sweatshirts, and slim jogger sweatpants, all crafted from high-quality materials for comfort and durability.
• Price Range: Approximately $50–$268
• Purchase Link: Todd Snyder + Champion Collection

3. Kitchen Must-Haves

🥗 Food Prep Containers

• Glasslock Oven Safe Glass Containers
• Description: Airtight, BPA-free glass containers perfect for meal prepping and storing leftovers. Microwave- and dishwasher-safe.
• Price: Approximately $30–$50 for a 9-piece set
• Purchase Link: Glasslock Containers

🍳 Best Cookware

• HexClad Cookware Hybrid Cookware (12-inch Frying Pan)
• Description: Combines the durability of stainless steel with the convenience of nonstick. This hybrid cookware is PFOA-free, oven-safe up to 500°F, and compatible with all stovetops, including induction. The scratch-resistant design ensures long-lasting performance for cooking various dishes.
• Price: Approximately $139
• Purchase Link: HexClad Cookware

🌱 Indoor Vertical Garden

• Lettuce Grow Farmstand Nook
• Description: A compact hydroponic garden that grows up to 24 plants, including leafy greens and herbs, with minimal effort.
• Price: Approximately $399
• Purchase Link: Lettuce Grow Farmstand

4. Recovery and Wellness

🛌 Weighted Blanket

• Bearaby Cotton Napper (15 lbs)Description: A breathable, organic cotton weighted blanket promoting better sleep by reducing stress and encouraging relaxation.
• Price: Approximately $249
• Purchase Link: Bearaby Cotton Napper

🧘 Foam Roller

• TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller
• Description: A foam roller with a multi-density surface to help release muscle tension and improve recovery after workouts.
• Price: Approximately $35
• Purchase Link: TriggerPoint Foam Roller

🌡️ Smart Thermometer Water Bottle

• LARQ Bottle PureVis
• Description: A self-cleaning, insulated bottle using UV-C technology to purify water and prevent bacterial growth, keeping drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 12.
• Price: Approximately $99
• Purchase Link: LARQ Bottle

5. Wearable Tech

⌚ Fitness Tracker

• Garmin Forerunner 265
• Description: A smartwatch designed for runners and endurance athletes, tracking advanced metrics like VO2 max, recovery time, and heart rate variability, with built-in GPS and a vibrant AMOLED display.
• Price: Approximately $450
• Purchase Link: Garmin Forerunner 265

🎧 Sweatproof Earbuds

• Bose Corporation Sport Earbuds
• Description: These earbuds deliver crisp sound quality, a comfortable fit, and sweat resistance, making them ideal for intense workouts. With touch controls and a reliable Bluetooth connection, they’re the perfect companion for your fitness routine.
• Price: Approximately $129
• Purchase Link: Bose Sport Earbuds

6. Stocking Stuffers

📚 Recipe Book

• Eat Like a Legend by Daniel Churchill M.e.S.
• Description: This cookbook combines performance nutrition with flavorful recipes designed to fuel workouts and recovery. With globally inspired dishes, it’s perfect for foodies who want to eat healthily without sacrificing taste.
• Price: Approximately $30
• Purchase Link: Eat Like a Legend

🍫 Dark Chocolate

• Hu Kitchen Dark Chocolate Bars
• Description: Free from refined sugar, dairy, and soy, these dark chocolate bars are rich in antioxidants and deliver a satisfying treat for health-conscious chocolate lovers.
• Price: Approximately $6 per bar
• Purchase Link: Hu Kitchen Chocolate

🥤 Electrolyte Mix

• LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix
• Description: This electrolyte mix contains sodium, potassium, and magnesium in optimal ratios to support hydration during workouts. Free from sugar and artificial additives, it’s ideal for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
• Price: Approximately $45 for 30 packets
• Purchase Link: LMNT Electrolyte Mix

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re looking for thoughtful gifts or tools to level up your own health journey, this guide has something for everyone. From high-quality cookware to stylish workout gear and advanced recovery tools, these items are designed to support wellness, performance, and recovery in 2025. Invest in your health or inspire someone you love with gifts that keep on giving.

Happy shopping, and here’s to a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant new year!

Happy Holidays!

Your Sports Dietitian,

Jordan