Holiday Gear Guide 2022

‘Tis the season for deliciously rich roasts, tantalising trifles, and long to-do lists. If the thought of holiday treats, braai’s in the bush and never-ending lines at the mall has you crossing exercise off the list, then it might be time to rethink your training for the festive season to hit your training goals and keep the PBs flowing this December. 

Hitting the gym for a metcon or strength session may not be an option on holiday, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t exercise the way you are used to. By packing a few small, light, yet versatile pieces of equipment you are guaranteed to keep the festive bloat at bay. 

If you are holidaying at the beach, make sure to pack one or two of our REBEL Slam Balls, REBEL Rubber Medicine Balls and REBEL Strongman Bags. The sand provides a safe and sturdy surface on which to train and will help to get rid of any frustration that comes with spending time with the dreaded in-laws. Plus, you are surrounded by sand so those Strongman Bags can be packed for some fun functional training in the sun.

A break at the bush more your scene? Grab the REBEL NBR Exercise Mat to get some stretch sessions done whilst being one with the bush. The REBEL Suspension Trainer, REBEL Power Resistance Bands and Resistance Band Set are lightweight and easily transportable to the most isolated of bush retreats. Bonus. They are quiet and won’t scare away any animals. 

If you are visiting family who live in a luxurious lifestyle retreat somewhere in the mountains, don’t sweat it. Take along a REBEL XF kettlebell and a pair of REBEL Dumbbells to help with your holiday training. Or better yet, to make for a more intense run, up and down the hills, pack a REBEL Weight Vest. You can even take along your Concept2 Rowing Machine – it is light and compact enough to easily fit in with the holiday bags.

Opting for a staycation this festive season instead doesn’t mean that you can’t exercise after missing your gym class (the lines at the mall for last-minute Christmas shopping can be a challenge). Grab the REBEL Enduromax Jump Rope and REBEL Grid Foam Roller and catch up on Michael Bublé’s ‘Home for Christmas’ in the comfort of your lounge. All these amazing compact and adaptable pieces of exercise equipment can also act as great Christmas stocking fillers to surprise the family fitness fanatic or become a treat for yourself.