A New Year generally means a new you, right? Well, sometimes it’s hard to keep those New Year’s resolutions going all year long. It’s no surprise that many people are prioritising their health and trying to incorporate wellness practises into their daily life.
Not only can wellness help improve your mental health, they can also help you stay on track with your fitness goals. Instead of trying to hastily improve your health and wellness overnight, a better approach is to slowly make changes throughout the year. The best place to start is by ensuring you have all the wellness essentials you need.
Here are five wellness essentials to kickstart your journey.
Yoga Mats
There’s no better way to get your body and mind feeling better than with a good stretch session. A good-quality yoga mat is a gym basic - regardless of whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned yogi. Look for a mat that is high-density, durable and non-slip. For a little extra fun, opt for a bright colour or pattern to keep you smiling throughout your session!
The PowerTrain TPE Yoga Exercise Mat ticks all these boxes. It has been developed from non-toxic TPE (thermal plastic elastomer) foam, is non-slip, durable, and comes in varieties thickness levels. Plus, coming in 11 different colours, we’re sure you’ll find one that catches your eye!
Scent Diffusers
Rest is just as crucial on your health and wellness journey, and one essential household item that can help you get much-needed rest is a scent diffuser.
Scent diffusers break down essential oils into molecules that can be evenly distributed in the air, creating a calming aroma and effect, while helping you get enough sleep. Sleep is especially important for your health and wellness journey, allowing your muscles to regenerate, helping you burn fat, and recharging your brain so you can take on whatever the next day has to throw at you.
There are two common types of diffusers you can go with: reed and electric oil. Reed diffusers feature a fragrance oil combined with a base solution in a glass bottle with reeds sticking out. The reeds absorb the solution inside the bottle and distribute it evenly through the air. Electric oil diffusers use electricity to do the same, and there are a number of different types on the market to choose from.
Massagers
Whether you’re improving your cardio fitness, gaining muscle and strength, or you’ve simply had a rough day, a hand-held massager is definitely a must-have essential for your health and wellness journey.
A hand-held massager has many benefits, including helping your body get rid of toxins by improving blood circulation and stimulating the lymphatic system, reducing stress by relaxing your muscles, and being affordable and portable.
The Gaiam Hand Held Massager ticks all these boxes. It is capable of massaging deep into your muscles with its three free-rolling, stainless-steel massage balls, and can be used all over your body, from the back of your neck to the muscles near your ankles. It’s also affordable, fits in your hand, and even comes with an online how-to tutorial.
Headphones
There’s nothing better than blasting your favourite tunes to get your morning started or wash away the remnants of a bad day! Whether you’re hitting the mat and getting your sweat on, or simply trying to boost your mood on a walk, good quality headphones are wellness essential.
Headphones aren’t just simply in-ear, over-ear or wireless, they can also be water-resistant, sweat-resistant, adjustable, provide several hours of listening time, and can be wirelessly connected to your phone via Bluetooth.
You can also buy noise-cancelling headphones that eliminate the noise of traffic and other people around you so that you can really immerse yourself in the music.
Smartwatches
You may have a smartwatch already (like most of us), but what you may not know is the various benefits that your smartwatch can provide for your health and wellbeing.
From Fitbits to Garmins and Apple smartwatches, each one offers their own health metrics, which can include steps taken, distance, calories burned and heart rate. They can also track respiration, sleep, hydration and even menstrual cycles.
Having access to these health metrics, which are updated regularly, is an easy way to keep your health and wellbeing on track, especially if you are working towards specific health and wellness goals.
Building up sustainable lifestyle changes can be difficult. However, putting your wellness first and spending a little bit of extra time for yourself, can lead to lasting changes. With these five wellness essentials, you are definitely on your way to making life-lasting changes and becoming a stronger, healthier you.
