The Christmas List You Actually Need

Let’s talk about Christmas for a minute.

You know what’s coming. The same thing that happens every year.

Socks you won’t wear.
Gadgets you don’t need.
Stuff that’ll sit in a drawer until next December.
More plastic crap heading for the bin.

£80 on stocking fillers that’ll be forgotten by Boxing Day.
Another £100 on the latest whatever that’ll be old news by January.
Gift sets that’ll gather dust in the bathroom.

But what if this year was different?

What if, instead of more stuff you don’t need, you invested in something that actually makes you stronger?

The Wild Man Christmas List

1. A Proper Exercise Mat (£33.99)
Core Balance Extra Large Exercise Mat

  • Finally, a mat that doesn’t curl up at the corners
  • Big enough for actual movement
  • Stays put when you’re working
  • Proper thickness for real training

2. Your First Kettlebell
Lifts & Gravy Cast Iron Kettlebell
Starting weights:

  • Women: 6kg or 8kg
  • Men: 8kg or 12kg
    Why these weights? Because form comes first. Start light, master the movements, then level up.

3. Flow Rope (£39)
Way of the Rope – Golden Teacher

  • Not your standard skipping rope
  • Built for flow work
  • Perfect weight for control
  • Designed for skill development

The Real Gift

Every morning, you’ll wake up to equipment that:

  • Doesn’t need charging
  • Doesn’t need updating
  • Doesn’t make excuses
  • Just works

No memberships required.
No subscription needed.
Just you and the basics.

Think About This

In January, when everyone else is:

  • Unwrapping their unused Christmas presents
  • Adding to their drawer of forgotten gadgets
  • Looking at their pile of good intentions

You’ll be:

  • Getting stronger
  • Building discipline
  • Actually using what you invested in

The Simple Truth

You don’t need more stuff.
You need less stuff that matters more.

This Christmas, give yourself something different:
The tools for real change.
The basics that build strength.
The equipment that actually gets used.

Your Move

Stop buying shit you don’t need.
Invest in stuff that makes you better.

A Word About Giving

Look, if you’re reading this, you get it.
You understand that real strength matters.
That health is wealth.
That agency beats gadgets.

So here’s a thought:
Why not give that gift to someone you care about?

Your partner who’s been talking about getting stronger.
Your kid who needs to move more and scroll less.
Your mate who’s been meaning to “get started” for ages.

Because let’s be honest:
Another scented gift set won’t change their life.
Another gadget won’t make them stronger.
Another novelty present won’t last past January.

But this kit?
This could be the foundation they need.
The start they’re looking for.
The change that sticks.

For Your Partner:

  • That mat means space to move
  • A light kettlebell (6-8kg for women) opens up possibilities
  • A flow rope brings focus and flow to their day

For Your Kids:

  • Movement over screens
  • Strength over scrolling
  • Real skills over virtual ones

For Your Mates:

  • No more “one day” excuses
  • No more waiting for the perfect time
  • Just the basics they need to start

Give something that matters.
Something that lasts.
Something that changes things.

Because the best gift?
It’s not the one that gets unwrapped and forgotten.
It’s the one that gets used.
Every day.
To get stronger.

Three pieces of kit.
Endless possibilities.
Real change.

Ready to invest in yourself and others? Links above to get started.

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