Hurry! Amazon is taking 40% off fitness gear — 7 deals I recommend to get in shape

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December is an amazing month for deals. Unfortunately, it's a horrible month for your waistline. From holiday parties to family get-togethers, there are calories lurking in every corner. Fortunately, there are plenty of great deals to help you stay in shape.

For example, right now Amazon is taking up to 40% off select fitness gear with deals from $9. The sale includes resistance bands, dumbbells, yoga mats, and workout machines. We've been working up a sweat just looking at the best deals and we've listed our favorites below.

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Amazon Basics Neoprene Dumbbell Hand Weights
Amazon Basics Neoprene Dumbbell Hand Weights: was $21 now $29 at Amazon

These 10-lb. dumbbells are ideal for beginners or anyone looking to add a low weight/high rep workout to their routine. The neoprene coating provides a solid grip whether your hands are sweaty or dry.

Trideer Yoga Ball
Trideer Yoga Ball: was $45 now $39 at Amazon

This exercise ball doubles as a seat for your desk. It helps engage your core while sitting, which in turn improves your sitting posture, strengthens your core muscles, and reduces lower back pain.

FITVEN Freestanding Punching Bag w/ Boxing Gloves
FITVEN Freestanding Punching Bag w/ Boxing Gloves: was $179 now $134 at Amazon

Durable enough for lengthy sparring, this punching bag is freestanding and has a solid base that can be filled with sand. It stands approximately 70' inches tall and it's designed for dynamic strikes targeting the entire body range.

BowFlex SelectTech Adjustable Weights and Dumbbells
BowFlex SelectTech Adjustable Weights and Dumbbells : was $199 now $149 at Amazon

While it's above our $100 threshold, this deal deserves attention. The Bowflex adjustable dumbbell took the best overall spot in our best kettlebell guide. Our review praised this clever 6-in-1 adjustable kettlebell that ranges from 8-40 pounds with simple dial adjustments. Save space and money by replacing six kettlebells with one versatile piece of equipment.

Keppi Adjustable Dumbbells Set
Keppi Adjustable Dumbbells Set: was $199 now $179 at Amazon

These adjustable dumbbells offer five weights in one ranging from 5-lbs to 25-lbs. That makes them ideal for a wide variety of workouts, with a safety dial system to prevent weights falling off. Make sure to click the on-page digital coupon to get this sale price.

Yosuda Rowing Machine
Yosuda Rowing Machine: was $299 now $186 at Amazon

A foldable rower that doesn't take up too much room, this Yosuda also stays quiet thanks to a magnetic resistance system and a 10-lb. flywheel. It has a maximum weight capacity of up to 350 lbs. and its 48-inch range of motion fits users from 4'5'' to 6'2''. Click the on-page digital coupon to get this price.

Peloton Indoor Bike
Peloton Indoor Bike: was $1,445 now $1,345 at Amazon

The Peloton Bike has a 22-inch touchscreen which allows you to view live fitness classes as you work out. This exercise bike has a small footprint, which is about the same size as a yoga mat at four feet long and two feet wide. There's also a metal cage at the back to store dumbbells. Our Peloton Bike review praised this device's flexibility and convenience, and we also loved Peloton's engaging exercise classes.

Lloyd Coombes
Contributing writer

Lloyd Coombes is a freelance tech and fitness writer. He's an expert in all things Apple as well as in computer and gaming tech, with previous works published on TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Live Science and more. You'll find him regularly testing the latest MacBook or iPhone, but he spends most of his time writing about video games as Gaming Editor for the Daily Star. He also covers board games and virtual reality, just to round out the nerdy pursuits.