The Ready State 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Dec
Juliet Starrett
The Ready State 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the season of giving—and while we know the best gifts often come in the form of quality time, heartfelt conversations, and belly-laugh-inducing memories, there’s also something undeniably satisfying about nailing just the right gift. It’s that rush of joy (and maybe a little smugness) when you watch someone open a present and realize: Yes, I crushed it.
That’s why we’re rolling out our Holiday Gift Guide to spark your creativity and maybe even help you check off a few names on your list. Whether you’re looking for something practical, playful, or downright indulgent, we’ve got you covered.
While this list includes many of our personal favorites—don’t worry, Kelly’s request for a Dune box set was promptly vetoed.
Grab a pen, a mug of something warm (maybe even with some electrolytes added…), and let’s dive into the goods!
VooDoo Floss Band + Protocol Bundle: The Gift That Saves Your Joints (and Your Ego)
Kelly takes a Voodoo Floss Band™ with him everywhere he goes. He’s got one stashed in his glovebox and keeps one in his backpack. This trusty and simple tool is easy to deploy when tweaks and sprains suddenly rear their nasty little heads. Kelly has heard stories of how soldiers have deployed them as junction tourniquets, how families have managed ankle sprains on hiking vacations, and how countless athletes have been able to easily keep themselves in the game. Grab the new Voodoo Floss™ Protocol and be prepared to be blown away at all of the amazing things these miraculous little bands can do for you!
Suji Targeted Compression Cuffs
We continue to be deeply in love with Blood Flow Restriction Training. When TRS started integrating BFR tools into our program over a decade ago, we lamented the fact that biomedical grade BFR cuffs were cumbersome and brutally expensive.
Well NOT anymore! TRS partnered with Suji last year to bring first in class Blood Flow Restriction technology and programming to athletes, coaches, and providers everywhere. If you are looking to add muscle mass, get out of pain, manage old injuries, or enhance your recovery, a set of Suji Targeted Compression Cuffs (BFR) should be on your shopping list!
Suji Targeted Compression Cuffs
LMNT Sparkling
Looking to dazzle your taste buds and your electrolytes this holiday season? Enter LMNT Sparkling, the festive hydration superstar. It’s like throwing a party for your cells—complete with tiny bubbles and a bold punch of salty-sweet magic. Whether you’re sweating it out in a workout or just sweating over the holiday gift list, LMNT Sparkling has your back (and your sodium). Because nothing says “season’s greetings” like hydration with a kick!
LMNT Sparkling
The YETI French Press
For the caffeine connoisseur who also moonlights as an adventurer, the Yeti French Press is the rugged brew buddy you didn’t know you needed. This indestructible caffeine cauldron doesn’t just laugh in the face of rough terrain—it sneers at lukewarm coffee too. Available in both 34 oz and 64 oz sizes and a variety of gorgeous colors, it’s as functional as it is pretty.
Whether you’re scaling a mountain, tailgating, or just trying to survive the jungle of your own kitchen on a Monday morning, this French press delivers barista-level coffee while looking like it could survive an apocalypse (or at least your kid’s soccer practice). It’s the gift that says, “Here’s a piping hot cup of awesome—go conquer the day.”
The YETI French Press
The Momentous Three
Looking for the ultimate stocking stuffer for the health enthusiast in your life? Enter the Momentous Three, a curated trio of foundational supplements—Creatine, Omega-3, and Whey Protein—that checks all the boxes for wellness, recovery, and peak performance. If we were dropped on a desert island with only 3 supplements, it would be these three.
Plus, every product is NSF Certified for Sport and Informed Sport certified, meaning they meet the highest standards for quality, safety, and purity. These certifications ensure the products are free from banned substances and contain exactly what the label promises, making them a trusted choice for athletes and anyone who values uncompromising quality. Give the gift of health with a stamp of confidence from the world’s most rigorous testing protocols.
The Momentous Three
Giboard
Looking for a gift that’s playful, a little out-of-the-box (literally), and perfect for everyone from kids to grown-ups? Meet the Giboard! This sleek balance board turns any ordinary living room into a playground. Whether you’re practicing yoga poses, showing off your best tricks, or just trying to stand on it without flailing wildly (spoiler: it’s harder than it looks), the Giboard brings endless fun while sneakily helping you build strength and balance.
Gift it to the kids, the grown-ups, or the whole family—then watch as your holiday gathering turns into an impromptu balance showdown. Because who needs another board game when you’ve got the Giboard to keep things rolling (or wobbling)?
Giboard Balance Trainer
Rhone
Ever since Kelly started traveling to teach in the early 2000s, he’s been on the search for the ONE SHIRT. You know, the one you could travel in, coach all day, grab a workout, then not look totally fitnessy at a casual dinner. These shirts are RARE. Recently Kelly discovered the Rhone “Atmosphere” shirt and is pretty stoked. “This shirt is perfect for travel and play, I hate technical looking exercise shirts that get funky” – a true testimonial.
Rhone “Atmosphere” shirt
Split Squat Pad
Looking for the perfect and affordable (it’s $20) gift for the fitness fanatic in your life? Or maybe you need a little something to take your workouts from “meh” to “hip-extension heaven”? Meet the Split Squat Pad, the ultimate upgrade for anyone tackling the king of all exercises: the Bulgarian split squat.
Why care about split squats?
They’re the ultimate lower-body builder, balance improver, and hip-mobility booster all rolled into one. Plus, they’re a humbling reminder that your coordination might need some work. With this pad, you can ditch the awkward foot-up-on-a-bench method of split-squatting you may have been using. Instead, enjoy a plush, sturdy cushion that stays put, cradling your knee while you focus on crushing your reps.The Split Squat Pad combines comfort and function, turning a painful exercise into—well, still painful, but in a good way. It’s the perfect gift that says, “I care about your knees and your gains.”
Split Squat Pad
GoRuck “Rucker”
The GoRuck “Rucker” is a great gift for family or friends who are interested in the best tools and maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle. If you’ve heard about rucking as a great way to upgrade your walking routine, this well-designed rucksack is the perfect tool. It’s built to withstand tough workouts, making it ideal for anyone looking to build strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness.
Rucking is a simple yet powerful way to elevate your walking by adding weight to your load, which increases the intensity and amplifies the benefits. It’s especially great for your longevity-minded family members, as it helps improve bone density, muscle mass, and overall functional strength, while being gentle on your joints.
GoRuck “Rucker”
Morpheus Training System
For the techie who loves tracking everything from their steps to their heart rate, the Morpheus Training System is the ultimate gift. It doesn’t just count your beats—it coaches you based on how your body is feeling that day, so you can push hard when you’re ready and dial it back when you need to recover.
It tracks recovery, sleep, and activity to fine-tune your workouts with precision, giving you data-driven insights without the guesswork. It’s like having a personal trainer, but cooler, smarter, and with fewer high-fives. Perfect for anyone who lives for stats and wants to take their fitness to the next level!
Morpheus Training System
And there you have it—a holiday gift guide that’s equal parts practical, playful, and downright genius (if we do say so ourselves). Whether you’re shopping for the fitness fanatic, the hydration enthusiast, or that one person who’s impossible to buy for, we’ve got you covered.
Remember, the best gifts come from the heart—and sometimes, from a well-curated list like this one. Happy gifting, happy lifting, and may your holidays be as balanced as your Giboard stance!
Kelly, Juliet & The Ready State Team
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