1. Foam Roller

One per household (that’s the rule)

A foam roller is a safe way to self-mobilize your upper back and an excellent lower-body massage tool. Think of it as a live-in massage therapist you can use morning and night to reduce muscle tension and flush out inflammation. The whole family can share one.

2. CLX Resistance Bands

These are my go-to bands. The individual loops keep your wrists in proper position to include extension of forearm into your workout, encourage better form, and it rolls up small as a wallet making it easy to travel with. Just make sure you choose the right resistance—heavier isn’t always better.

3. Exercise Ball

to sit + stretch + strengthen

Swapping a chair for an exercise ball activates your core and low back, improves posture, and helps prevent stiffness from prolonged sitting. Alternate between the ball, the chair, and standing for best results.

4. Balance Training Tool + Foot Massage Roller and Ball

Balance steadily declines with age if it isn’t trained—which is why it’s used as a predictor of LONGEVITY (pun intended). Use this as a quick balance break from sitting to improve stability for your entire body, not just your feet.

5. The Thumper Massage Tool

For DEEP tissue relief

This one’s a bit pricier, but everyone asks where the vibration massager I use in the office comes from. It works best with someone helping you, but Thumper also makes a single-person handheld version if you want to use it on yourself.