Are you looking for something unique and memorable to gift your loved ones this holiday season? Give the gift of wellness!
We all want our loved ones to stay healthy and fit, and what better way to convey this than gifting them the timeless Merrithew® fitness equipment and accessories that will always remind them to take care of themselves ? Be it experienced Pilates practitioners, someone who is working on their mobility, or beginners who just started working out from home- when you shop at Merrithew, you will find something for everyone.
With the Black Friday sale coming up, we asked some of our Lead ITs to pick out their favorite Merrithew equipment and share some tips that will help you get some shopping and gifting inspiration.
Let’s get started!
Favorite Merrithew equipment or accessory
I absolutely love the V2 Max™ Vertical Frame, it has added so much more versatility to the workouts. Close to that would be the Stability Chair™. The Stability Chair is one of the more challenging pieces. Because of the small base of support, even essential level exercises require a level of stability and focus that doesn’t allow the body to “coast” through a workout.
Most memorable fitness gift you’ve ever received and why?
Last Christmas I was gifted a power plate which I am completely in love with and also use with my clients. The vibration of the power plate stimulates muscles at a higher rate than normal, making it a very efficient way to strengthen and tone muscles and move lymph and fascial tissue.
Black Friday shopping tips or advice
I always like to take advantage of Black Friday deals by restocking anything in my studio that needs replacing as well as offering clients a bigger discount for their own small prop restocking at home. Picking a new prop that my clients haven’t tried before is always fun to create continued interest!
Favorite Merrithew equipment or accessory
My favorite accessory at this moment is the regular strength Resistance Loop™. It’s small, it’s effective. Being a new mum I need to keep my hips strong and healthy so working my glutes is primordial. Plus, it is quick and effective!
My favorite equipment is and will always be the Merrithew Reformers. I love them all so can’t pick one! The strength exercises are very approachable and straightforward. The stretches are delicious! And if you add the cardio tramp, you have the most fun and challenging workout!
Most memorable fitness gift you’ve ever received and why?
A friend got me the best quality Merrithew Pilates & Yoga Mat as a gift for my first year presenting at the canfitpro conference. It was very special!
Black Friday shopping tips or advice
Make a list of what you need and what you want beforehand. Looking at sales and promotions can be overwhelming so the list will keep you focused. If you’re not sure what you might need, watch videos, research new props, and ask the Merrithew Team questions to figure out what will work best for you!
Favorite equipment or accessory
By far, one of my favorite pieces to use in my studio, Pilates in the 6, is the Rotational Disks. They have so much versatility to them. You can challenge clients or yourself with various exercises to stand, sit, kneel or lie supine on them and prevent or encourage rotation as well as lateral flexion. This allows you to tap into deep support muscles to gain awareness in controlling parts of your body, thereby enhancing overall strength.
Most memorable fitness gift you’ve received and why?
The greatest gift would be something that I’ve given myself, I know you might expect something materialistic here, but the truth is that the greatest gift is something that I’ve given myself- it is the willingness and dedication to learn more about my body through Pilates.
Years ago, when I was young, I had a terrible injury that took me away from performing. I tore my ACL. This was extremely upsetting because there was nothing else I wanted to do other than dance on a stage. It was my home, my safe place, my passion. However, I was lucky enough to find solace in something other than dance, STOTT PILATES®!
I put myself in the Comprehensive Course with some of the most talented and gifted Merrithew Instructor Trainers who inspired me to want to be like them, but to also want to learn more about the human body. This was my greatest gift to me.
Black Friday shopping tips or advice.
If there is something that will better your life in any way, such as make you happier or fitter- then just buy that thing! I suggest keeping an eye out for the Black Friday sale, and preparing a wish list so that you’re not overwhelmed when you have to make a purchase.
You’re less than a week away from the biggest Pilates sale of the year. Explore our equipment collection and get prepared to save big!