CAPTAIN’S CORNER

HolidaySZN is here, and Captain Nikki threw out a bonus to Team “Great Flexpectations” to share their top holiday recs.

Our very own (albeit reluctant) fitfluencer Dan S. put together this incredible gift video … if you were in the prior SZN this year with Dan, you may remember he influenced almost everyone in his group to buy the Ninja Creami, and these new suggestions didn’t disappoint!

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GOALszn Gift Guide straight from the Peloton Prince himself. #giftguide #wellnessgifts

Two days after this video aired, Nikki was cozying up to Dan’s Pottery Barn rec, pictured here in grey:

Here are some of the other recs from the group:

*Holo Taco peel-off, high-pigment nail polish

*This travel backpack for the one-bag travelers among us

*Stanleys for the drivers who hate how Hydroflasks and other vessels don’t fit in your car

*Laneige lip sleeping mask and these nail stickers

*Tommy John’s Downtime Joggers for men

*The Paris Hilton mini personal beauty fridge for products and snacks

*This set of two cute pasta pot grips (and the MoMA design store in general)!

*The Light Salon Boost LED mask and neck collar

*This walking pad

THE ROUNDUP

🍿 Would a specialty popcorn bucket make you want to spend more at the concession stand? (If you know Ev, you know this topic is always timely.) 

🏎️ Lessons on how to focus from a Formula 1 driver

🤝 Keeping in line with our last newsletter, here’s another way to “Give Back, Get Fit” … Plogging

🚴Are the bike wars heating up again? Zwift recently caught our eye, and it’s a teammate favorite! Think of it as a video game for indoor cycling — level up and earn in-game gear as you ride!

🥴Ever gotten the ick from some gym or fitness culture quirks? Check out this hilarious rundown of running pet peeves.

☣️ An interview with a top toxicologist reveals some everyday products could be harming you. While the scale of some stats seems a little sus, the practical tips are worth considering.

🚨 CHALLENGE: SELFIE SHY?

Many teammates have admitted to feeling shy about taking selfies at the gym, concerned they’ll be “one of those people.”

Teammate William's solution? He’s all about just going for it with classic body poses right in the middle of the gym.

Let’s go out strong! This week’s challenge is to strike a (classic bodybuilding) pose and send us your best shot.

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Last #fitnesschallenge of the szn. Make it count! #workoutaccountability

If you're in an active season, this challenge is optional — but we encourage you to play along and step outside your comfort zone! Use the hashtag #challenge and submit by midnight Dec 21.

CHALLENGE WRAP-UP: MOBILITY MOVES

Mobility matters. For the last challenge, we asked you to do at least 15 minutes of mobility work before/after one of your workouts, and share a video. Here’s how it went!

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Inspired by @steph.rose.phase6, the #fitnesschallenge last week was to practice mobility. Here’s what the team put together. #workoutaccou... See more

GOALszn: WHAT IS IT?

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