Things You Need to LEVEL UP YOUR FITNESS GAME IN 2023

By Malorie Mackey

The time of wellness and self -care is here! There’s been no trendier topic than fitness and taking care of one’s wellbeing throughout the beginning of 2023, and we at VIVA GLAM Magazine are here to embrace it. Whether you’re starting on your fitness journey for the first time or are ready to spice things up and switch out your routine, we have some excellent and intriguing ideas to level up your fitness game in 2023.

From the delicious (and somehow healthy?) Naked Cookie to the The freebeat Lit Bike x Klarna and everywhere in between, see how we’ve been shaking up our fitness routines this year. Are you ready to join us? Here are some of our favorite fitness tools for optimum wellness.

The Naked Cookie

One of the biggest no-no’s of your fitness routine is eating delicious sweets and treats. So, you may be surprised when I tell you that there’s actually a healthy protein cookie for you to eat while embarking on your fitness journey that won’t leave you feeling guilty. Do I have your attention? Then let me introduce the Naked Cookie by Naked Nutrition. These beautiful cookies will allow you to enjoy your favorite treat without feeding your waistline.

These are called Naked Cookies because they have nothing to hide from you. Each ingredient that goes into making your cookie is clearly listed on the packaging, so you know what you are feeding your body.

These protein cookies use defatted almond flour instead of regular wheat flour, which not only adds a ton of flavor and delivers a delightful mouthfeel but is also really good for you. This flour contains less than 15% of fat than regular almond flour and still has all the nutrients in it. They are also made with almond butter, which is an ingredient high in monosaturated fats that help lower the bad cholesterol (LDL) and raise the good HDL cholesterol. It is also filled with nutrients including omega-3 fatty acids.

Not only are they soy free, but this healthy snack is also GMO free and contains no high fructose corn syrup. So, if you’re looking to build muscle and add protein into your fitness routine this year while still enjoying tasty treats, you absolutely must try the Naked Cookie by Naked Nutrition.

freebeat Lit Bike x Klarna

This excitingly fun pink fitness bike is easy to set up, easy to use, comes with some great classes and features, and provides next-level performance, so what’s not to love?

Launched in February 2022, this collaboration with the Swedish fintech company came about to make fitness accessible to all. The company’s online payment plans ease the monetary burden by dividing it into low monthly payments for the classes. The success of the “21 Day Challenge” that encouraged riders to challenge themselves to 15-minutes of riding is an ode to how popular this collaboration has become.

We love its slender design, how easy it is to set-up, and the upbeat classes that make us forget we are exercising. If you’re going to go with any at-home workout equipment, we strongly encourage you to choose the freebeat Lit Bike x Klarna. We LOVE it, and we think you will, too! After all, getting an athome workout bike is on trend and definitely a good way to shake up your fitness game this year.

RA-D8Collagen-Infused Teas

I feel it wouldn’t be a proper wellness article without discussing the importance of collagen, a topic that is taking the wellness world by storm. When collagen gets brought up, most people immediately think of its beauty benefits (and there are many of them) but did you know that collagen is equally important in your wellness routine? Taking collagen supplements can help to rejuvenate your joints and bones, giving strength and protection to your body as you work out, something that could help you prevent future injuries.

And let’s face it, most collagen supplements taste bad. Luckily, we found RA-D8 CollagenInfused Teas, a wonderfully tasty treat that provides a fun way to enjoy your daily collagen before or after your workout. With flavors like Cool Pineapple, Green Apple Ginger, Blueberry Vanilla, and Lemonade Thyme, there’s taste for everyone.

Sparkin Cold Soda Maker

Often, after a good workout, there is nothing more refreshing than a nice cold soda to give you just the pick-me-up needed to take on the day ahead, and the Sparkin Cold Soda Maker provides a plethora of reasons why you should be making your soda at home. Since we are talking fitness, it’s important right off the bat to explain that this cold soda maker allows you to make your own soda at home, so you can pick the ingredients and ensure you’re getting the healthiest options with your soda pick-me-up. You get a fresh cold flavor with the amount of fizz you choose to add to it, and with the Sparkin Cold Soda Maker’s instant cooling technology, you are ensured to get that nice, icy cool refreshing feeling after your workout without having to add any actual ice to your drink.

All in all, it’s important to utilize the new year to shake up your fitness routine and come up with a healthy and exciting new way to level up your game. For us here, we recommend starting your day with the Naked Cookie before hopping onto your FreeBeat Lit Bike and finishing off your workout with a refreshing cold soda and collagen drink. Wishing you the best on your fitness adventure this year!