50+ Tools for workout motivation and inspiration for the female in your life who loves exercise (and needs a gift)!

Studies have shown that people who exercise regularly are more confident and successful in all aspects of life.

That’s why most women today make fitness a priority.

Check out this list of tools that will help any woman stay motivated and inspired in her exercise routine.

There are 11 categories of Women’s Fitness Stuff on this list and over 50 individual tools for any woman who loves to exercise.

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Let’s get started…

MUST-HAVE ACCESSORIES FOR EVERY WOMAN’S WORKOUT (THE BASICS)

A COOL HEADBAND

Check out the price of these headbands.

SWEATPROOF BLUETOOTH EARBUDS

Check out the price of these sweatproof bluetooth earbuds.

GYM BAG

There are a TON of beautiful patterns to choose from here!

Check out the different styles and colors now.

A COOLING TOWEL (SO REFRESHING AFTER INTENSE CARDIO)

Check out the colors and styles of cooling towels.

THE BEST WORKOUT APPAREL

GEAR BUNCH TIGHTS

This company has a ton of graphic prints to choose from!

Check out all the graphic prints at Gearbunch!

SOCK LEGGINGS

Sold by Bombshell Sportswear, of course!

Go see all the sexy styles made by Bombshell Sportswear!

COMPRESSION WORKOUT SHORTS (AKA-BOOTY SHORTS)

Shop for your favorite booty short prints!

TALL RUNNING SOCKS

I love to wear fun socks when I run!  These are compression socks made for running.  There are a lot of fun prints to choose from.

Check out all the fun prints!

ALL-PURPOSE GYM SOCKS

The perfect option for every form of exercise!

These socks are so comfy! Shop for a pair now!

REEBOK GEAR OR GIFT CARD

Reebok doesn’t sell only shoes!  They have incredible sportswear and workout gear of all kinds.

Shop Reebok gear now!

ATHLETA ANYTHING!

Athleta sells high quality athleisure wear and sportswear for every kind of activity you can think of. 

They also have shoes, accessories and gift cards!

Shop Athleta now!

UNDER ARMOUR

Everyone loves Under Armour!  Check out all the stuff they sell!  (Including gift cards!)

Shop Under Armour!

Suggested reading for more information:

Athletic Leggings—Your Guide to Vibrant, Quirky, Cool, Sexy and Practical Workout Pants

AMAZING EXERCISE TOOLS & SOME WAYS (WORKOUTS) TO USE THEM

PRO TIP-Some of the stuff I link out to on Amazon goes out of stock on occasion. If you click on a link and the product says ‘currently unavailable’ then you can scroll down and find similar products (that are in stock).

DUMBBELLS (YES! WOMEN NEED THESE!)

Light dumbbells (like these pink 3 lb. DB’s) have a place (for beginners and high rep routines targeting smaller muscle groups) but if you exercise regularly you’ll need heavier dumbbells. 

Using the link you’ll see 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 and 15 lb. colored weights.  The ones I use the most often are 10-15 lbs. but I also use my 20, 25 and 30 lb. dumbbells for certain exercises.

PRO TIP-Make sure you buy these in pairs!

Check out the price on these dumbbells!

A WORKOUT TO USE THOSE DUMBBELLS

Go check out the price for the Muscle Max video.

PULL UP BAR

Check out the price for this pull up bar!

PULL UP ASSIST BAND

Most women (and many men) will need one of these to do more than one pull up.

Shop for a pull up assist band now.

PUSH UP STANDS

I use these for every workout with push-ups.  You get deeper range of motion and it’s easier on your wrists than push-ups on the floor.

If this style is out of stock then try and find a different style that do NOT swivel. Most women don’t need that swivel. (It puts extra strain on the wrists and makes an exercise that’s already difficult almost impossible–and dangerous.)

Shop Power Stands!

AEROBIC STEP

This tool is a gamechanger for most women’s home exercise programs (and my favorite piece of equipment).

These come in hot pink and blue and you can buy them with 4 or 6 risers.

Shop for your own gym-sized aerobic step now!

AEROBIC STEP WORKOUT

*An advanced workout to do with an aerobic step.

Check out the price of this workout now!

ANKLE WEIGHTS

Shop for these ankle weights.

A WORKOUT WHERE YOU CAN USE THOSE ANKLE WEIGHTS

Go buy the Butts and Guts workout now!

SLIDERS/GLIDERS

These are super fun but do take a little bit of coordination. These are my favorite style to use on carpet.

Check out the price of these gliders (these are made to be used on carpet).

FITNESS TUBING

Go shop fitness tubing now.

AN EXERCISE BAND

If you’re not sure which tension to buy then start with medium.

Check out the price on resistance bands.

A WORKOUT YOU CAN DO WITH THAT EXERCISE BAND

Go see the price on this Cathe Friedrich workout!

EXERCISE LOOP

Shop for an exercise loop now!

A STABILITY BALL

For most women a 55 cm size is a good place to start. Go up a size if you’re over 5’4″.

Check out the price for a stability ball.

A MEDICINE BALL

I recommend a 6 or 8 lb. ball for most women (you don’t need to buy them in pairs).

Shop for a medicine ball now.

A BARBELL

This barbell holds up to 65 lbs.  It’s been a great barbell for my own home exercise routine (I do a lot of high rep routines with lighter weight).  It’s perfect for most women who workout at home.

Check out the price on this barbell.

Suggested reading for more information:

A Woman’s Guide to Buying Dumbbells

ON-DEMAND EXERCISE OPTIONS

BEACHBODY ON DEMAND

Sign up for a free trial of Beachbody on Demand!

CATHE ON DEMAND

Check out the price of a membership to Cathe on Demand (she has gift cards)!

Suggested reading for more Information:

Beachbody on Demand—5 Reasons to Give it a Try

Everything You Need to Know About Cathe Live & Cathe On Demand

How to Use Your Cathe Live or Cathe On Demand + Live Membership

Stop Going to the Gym! Workout at Home—Beachbody on Demand vs Cathe on Demand

ON-DEMAND FITNESS APPAREL

*A membership to one of these means new workout clothes every month. Both of these companies have gift certificates, too!

WANTABLE

Go check out Wantable!

FABLETICS

Check out Fabletics!

Suggested reading for more Information:

Your Guide to the Wantable Fitness Edit

Sweatstyle Will Put the Excitement Back in Your Workout

Fabletics-An Honest Review

The Top Fitness Apparel Subscription Programs–Your Ultimate Guide

CARDIO (CALORIE-CRUSHING WORKOUTS)

INSANITY MAX:30

Shop for your copy of the Insanity Max:30 program now!

CORE DE FORCE

Shop for this kickboxing workout now!

SHIFT SHOP

Shift Shop is a hidden gem by Beachbody! Go check out the price for this program now.

Suggested reading for more Information:

8 Things You Should Know About Insanity Max:30

All the Facts About Core de Force

Your Complete Guide to Shift Shop

TONING & STRENGTHENING (STRONG & SEXY TOTAL BODY WORKOUTS)

BODY BEAST

Shop for a copy of the Body Beast program now!

P90X3

Check out the price of the P90X3 program now.

STRONG AND SWEATY

Shop for a copy of the Strong and Sweaty program.

ICE

Check out the price of the ICE series by Cathe Friedrich.

Suggested reading for more Information:

Beast: Cardio—Body Beast IS for Women

Find Your Inner Badass with P90X3 Triometrics

Strong and Sweaty Boot Camp—A Perfectly Balanced Workout

The Ultimate Guide to ICE Boot Camp Circuit

Xtrain Super Cuts is the Perfect Bathing Suit Workout

YOGA

PRO YOGA/PILATES MAT

Shop for a pro yoga/pilates mat by Manduka.

YOGA/PILATES/BARRE SOCKS

Check out the styles of yoga/pilates/barre socks now!

A YOGA SWING

Shop for a yoga swing!

CHECKING & MONITORING YOUR FITNESS PROGRESS

VI

Technology is a beautiful thing! I love this product.  It’ll change your next run!

Go check out Vi now!

A HEART RATE MONITOR

Check out the price for this heart rate monitor.

A FIT BIT

Shop for the latest Fit Bit model now.

A FITNESS JOURNAL

Shop for a fitness journal!

A RUNNER’S CALENDAR

*The link goes out to the current year’s calendar

Shop for a runner’s calendar now!

HYDRATION STATION

AN INSULATED WATER BOTTLE

Shop for an insulated water bottle!

A YETI

There are a ton of colors to choose from! Shop for a Yeti now!

AN INSPIRATIONAL MUG

Check out the price for an inspirational mug!

POST-WORKOUT LUXURIES & NECESSITIES

A TOMMIE COPPER SLEEVE

Check out the current price for a Tommie Copper sleeve.

AN ICE PACK THAT DOUBLES AS A HEAT PACK

Shop for an ice/heat pack now!

BUBBLE BATH FOR POST-WORKOUT MUSCLES

Shop for the perfect bubble bath now!

MUSCLE RECOVERY BATH SALTS

Shop for muscle recovery bath salts.

Happy shopping!