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Taking time away from the Christmas chaos may mean hitting the gym and working up a serious sweat.

High intensity workouts often call for a good-quality sports bra and workout mat that will be able keep up with your moves.

Colder weather could spell drier skin and the need for some home aromatherapy. We have product suggestions for those, too.

Here are the best fitness and wellness buys right now.

Lululemon The Workout Mat

You’ll want to pop Lululemon’s The Workout Mat on your Christmas list. Designed for high-intensity workouts, it’s made to withstand vigorous activity and heavy weights, while a textured grip supports lateral movement.

Buy for £88 from Lululemon

Concept2 RowErg rowing machine

Try something new and opt for a connected rowing workout. Fitness app Fiit now has Fiit Row, low-impact sessions ranging from 10 to 40 minutes. Workouts can be done on any indoor rowing machine or purchase a Concept2 RowErg through the brand. Online membership from £7.99 per month.

Buy for £990 from Fiit

Young Living bath bombs

Take some time away from the Christmas chaos with a Young Living Sweet Maple Bath Bomb. It’s formulated with Epsom salts and pure essential oils, including coconut, almond, virgin plum and vanilla.

Buy for £45.50 (pack of 3) from Young Living

Maaree Battle sports bra

If you like your workout to be high-intensity, Maaree’s Battle Bra really encapsulates your boobs thanks to underwire and specially moulded cups. A curved panel runs across the top of the breasts to reduce upward motion, too.

Buy for £76 from Maaree

OMNI Change cream

If you’re suffering from menopausal skin, OMNI Change will help calm irritation, redness and itchiness, whilst boosting collagen and elastin production. It’s thanks to hero ingredients niacinamide and mushroom extract.

Buy for £95 from EF Skin

Avene Tolerance Hydra-10 cream

Avene Tolerance Hydra-10 is rich in hyaluronic acid and thermal spring water making it perfect for dry, dehydrated and lacklustre skin. There’s no preservatives or fragrance and it comes in a cream or fluid.

Buy for £13.50 from Boots

Rituals Private Comfort Collection

Create a festive sanctuary with a piece from the Rituals Private Comfort Collection. Whether it’s the sweet smell of suede vanilla, floral violet or fresh cotton blossom, there’s everything from candles, fragrance sticks and home perfume to transform your living space.

Buy from £35, from Rituals

Atopia Spirits non-alcoholic drink

Want to give your liver a rest over the festive season, but not willing to compromise on taste? Atopia Spirits are non-alcoholic drinks made from natural botanicals. The Hedgerow Berry and Rhubarb And Ginger flavours are simply delicious.

Buy for £24 from Amazon

Silverwind Infinity bra and leggings

We love the astral prints on Silverwind’s new collection. The high-performance activewear is made from recycled plastic bottles and has anti-microbial qualities.

Buy Infinity Reversible Two-Way Bra for £43 and Infinity High-Waisted Leggings for £51.11 from Silverwind

Dandelion Winter Solstice Portal Retreat

Book in for the Winter Solstice Portal Retreat and be guided through a mind and body transformation. Held on December 16-18 in Glastonbury, you can partake in everything from somatic experiencing, trauma release, vocal activation and a Celtic ceremony alongside live music.

Buy from £399 per person from Dandelion

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