As winter approaches, runners everywhere prepare to bring their training indoors. And sure, this means saying goodbye to the scenic autumnal jogs and mild climate for a while, but it also provides us with an opportunity to incorporate different kinds of exercise into our routines.
So if you’re shopping for a runner this holiday season, consider getting them some home workout gear to enhance their indoor training experience. Matrix Fitness offers a whole assortment of this equipment, from treadmills to ellipticals to strength-training gear. Here are a few great suggestions for the different types of runners you may have in your life.
For the everyday runner…
For the person looking to maintain consistency as the weather gets colder and the days get darker, look no further than the Running Shoes & Gear. It features a strong steel frame-and-deck combination to provide stability, and also sets itself apart internally: While most home treadmills use a DC motor, the T75 uses an industrial-grade AC motor for less internal friction—meaning it runs cooler and quieter than others on the market.
Having the right hardware is only half the battle, however. To further help them stay motivated, the T75 offers a slate of digital fitness and entertainment options that runners can view on the treadmill’s 22-inch console screen—including various apps that’ll allow them to stream television, movies, and studio workouts led by trainers and wellness coaches.
For the cross-training runner…
For anyone looking to take their training to the next level, consider an elliptical such as the Matrix Fitness A50 Ascent, which is designed to emulate your body’s experience while running without applying the same impact on the joints. The A50 Ascent lets you adjust its incline to target specific muscle groups, with its adjustable range of 24% to 54% adding an element of challenge and strength-building into cardio workouts. And its PerfectStride Motion technology combines an ideal stride motion and ergonomically correct foot position with variable stride length for a smooth, natural workout experience as you adjust the incline. All the while, the Exact Force Induction Brake system provides an instant, smooth start and stop—perfect for high-intensity interval training.
For the strength-training runner…
For your giftee looking to further strengthen some of those other muscle groups, or who has sustained an injury that requires strength training as part of a physical-therapy routine, consider the DB80 80-pound Adjustable Dumbbells. In the past, purchasing a load of different dumbbells at varying weights may have felt daunting (and taken up too much space in their indoor training zone), but the DB80s condense 16 sets of weights into two single, weight-adjustable dumbbells. They can change the weight with a simple twist of the handle, and the length will also adjust accordingly to keep every rep ideally balanced.
