4 Fitness Essentials To Upgrade This Year

Purchasing the best women's sportswear in Dubai should be high on your priority list when it comes to curating the fitness essentials you need; however, there are several other items that are crucial to have if you are going to be able to perform at your best.  

To help you build your shopping list, read on for the four fitness essentials you should upgrade this year.

1. Your HRM/Fitness Watch

Having a Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) or a fitness watch is essential if you want to ensure you are getting the most out of every workout. The best HRMs & watches are tools that aid you in setting goals and reaching your target zone. 

HRMs provide you with the information you need to learn how you feel at a given heart rate. This, in turn, helps you to become a better judge of your tolerance and limitations. It also assists you if you are looking to stay within a specific heart rate zone, and you can use the data collected to ensure you are doing the most effective workouts. Even if you are new to exercising, an HRM can be incredibly useful in terms of tracking your progress and creating healthy standards.  

Another option is to go for a fitness watch, such as the Polar Vantage V2 with H10 Heart Rate Sensor, that offers features such as wrist-based heart rate, GPS, performance tests and recovery tracking. This type of product understands your body's signals and transforms them into data, allowing you to train smarter and recover fully.

2. Your Arm/Calf Sleeves

Both arm and calf sleeves are vital as they provide high power support while you are exercising. By wearing them, you will have increased circulation and faster recovery.  

Arm sleeves increase circulation and provide support for your biceps, triceps and forearms. They are also excellent at decreasing fatigue and soreness in your arms as they reduce muscle movement. Altogether, this helps you to produce a greater power output when you are exercising.  

For example, the 2XU Compression Arm Sleeves are produced with 250 denier fabric and seamless construction. This style covers your whole arm and applies a measured pressure to boost circulation and blood flow and support your muscles and tendons. This, in turn, decreases the chances of muscle fatigue and damage. Moreover, these designs also offer UPF50+ for when you are exercising outside.  

Similarly, calf sleeves support your calves and legs while you are running or cycling. By applying graduated compression, calf sleeves increase circulation through your legs and boost the quickness with which blood returns to your heart. Calf sleeves also are beneficial for injury prevention, such as preventing shin splints, calf cramps and strains and they will reduce muscle fatigue, enabling your legs to feel stronger and more active for longer.  

If you are looking to upgrade your calf sleeves this year, consider the 2XU Performance Run Calf Sleeves. Designed with zoned breathability panels for maximum airflow and comfort, these calf sleeves are guaranteed to help you produce a greater power output than usual, as well as increased performance and shorter recovery times.

3. Your Hydration Belt

Hydration belts are an integral part of any athlete's arsenal. After all, it would be best if you stayed hydrated when you are out running or cycling. By having a hydration belt, you can be assured that you have what you need to avoid dehydration and heat injuries. Fill these bottles up with water or a sports drink to replenish your body with electrolytes, essential minerals and energy.  

One of the best-selling hydration belts on the market is the Nathan Trail Mix Plus Hydration Belt. This particular design has space for two 10 oz / 300 mL flasks and is fully adjustable and bounce-free thanks to its ergo-shaped, multi-directional stretch belt. The SpeedFitTM holsters allow easy, one-handed, on-the-fly access to your hydration and nutrition. Additionally, it has a zip pocket with a keyring clip and front stash pouch, as well as two shock cords at the sides for extra capacity.  

Another option is the Nathan Swift Drink Bottle Hydration Belt, a fully adjustable belt (one size fits most) that offers an incredible amount of elasticity and stability. What’s more, it also feels light and comfortable when you are wearing it. Along with a limited-stretch elasticized waist belt and angled, streamlined molded holster, this hydration belt has a one 8 oz / 235 mL bottle.  

If you like to have more liquid with you when exercising, consider the Nathan Mercury 3 Hydration Belt. Ideal for marathon training and longer road runs, this design has three 10 oz / 300 mL bottles with push-pull caps. One of the most comfortable options available, this hydration belt boasts perforated neoprene at the back for ultimate breathability.

4. Your Snacks

In order to maintain your energy throughout a long run, cycle, or other activity, you need to ensure you are consuming the right nutrients and replenishing your body with what it needs. One of the best ways to do this is by eating high-quality, nutritious snacks that are specifically formulated to keep you powering on for longer.  

GU Energy Chews are a fantastic option for both daily training and competition, as they are certainly up to the challenge of sustaining your energy demands. Each of these portable packets contains carbohydrates to keep you fueled, as well as sodium to maintain your water balance. In addition, the chews contain the necessary amino acids to decrease mental fatigue and muscle damage.  

Additionally, the GU Energy Stroopwafels also contain all the necessary nutrients (quality carbohydrates, essential amino acids, and electrolytes) that you require to power your performance. These snacks are not only healthy, but delicious. Made with a layer of delicious syrup between two thin wafers, each stroopwafel is individually packaged to make it compact and easy to take with you on the go. 

What do you think are some of the most essential fitness items? What are you considering upgrading this year? Do you have any items from this list on your wishlist? Let us know your thoughts and any purchasing ideas you have in the comments below.