AS THE COST OF LIVING continues to rise, it’s getting harder and harder to justify splurging on non-essentials. All that means, however, is that the best time to treat yourself is when there are savings to be made, courtesy of some unmissable sales. Starting tomorrow, Afterpay Day is back for the second time in 2024, with some of the biggest retailers in the country offering massive savings both online and in-store.
The importance of stocking up while the prices are low is even more apparent if you like to keep fit, because if we’re being completely honest, working out is expensive. A gym membership is a merciless strain on your bank account, equipment for a home gym doesn’t come cheap, and let’s not forget the requisite gear – i.e. workout clothes, running shoes, wearables, metrics trackers and recovery aids, which all come with hefty price tags.
Thankfully, there are plenty of discounted goods to be copped this week, with big-name brands slashing prices on everything from stylish pump covers to advanced tech that will change the way you workout. But why waste your precious time tirelessly scrolling from website to website searching for a deal that may not materialise? Allow us to put in the hard yards for you. We’ve narrowed down the best deals on offer and rounded them up for your convenience.
What is Afterpay Day?
It may only be a few years old, but Afterpay Day has become a much-anticipated event in the bargain hunter’s calendar. The sale, which happens twice a year, is run by Afterpay, the online service that allows customers to pay for purchases in instalments over six or eight weeks. During the sale period, retailers that use Afterpay offer discounts to customers to celebrate the period.
While Afterpay Day is a sale event directly affiliated with Afterpay, you don’t have to use their services to access the sales.
When does Afterpay Day 2024 begin?
Despite what its name suggests, Afterpay Day actually takes place over four days, beginning from 8am AEST on Thursday August 15th and running until Sunday August 18th.
The best Afterpay Day sales for fitness gear, gadgets and apparel
Doyoueven 25% off storewide
Australian activewear brand Doyoueven is having a massive storewide sale during Afterpay Day, with 25% off all items with no discount codes needed. What’s more, you can get 35% off when you purchase four items or more. Sounds like the perfect excuse to update your workout wardrobe to us.
Essential regular fit t-shirt
Mark oversize cutoff tank
Genesis 7” shorts
Urban stringer singlet
Under Armour 40% off almost everything
Under Amour is going full send with its Afterpay Day sales. The fitness brand is offering 40% off almost its entire online store, with a further 30% off selected outlet and sale items. If you’re in need of new running shoes, look no further than Under Armour’s Velociti Elite 2s, which are currently priced at just $147, down from the regular $300. If a fresh pump cover is more your speed, the Launch Elite wash short sleeve tee could be the answer you’ve been searching for – and it’s available for $45, down from the usual $75.
Velociti Elite 2 running shoes
Heatgear sleeveless tee
Launch Elite wash short sleeve t-shirt
Surge 4 running shoes
Tribase Reign 6 training shoes
Gymshark up to 50% off
In the space of a few years, Gymshark has grown to become one of the most wanted activewear brands on the market. Luckily for customers, they go all-in on Afterpay Day, with up to 50% off selected items on their online store. If your gymwear rotation is in need of a revamp, here’s the solution.
Heritage washed short sleeve crew
Apex 7” hybrid shorts
1L water bottle
Rest day slides
Johnson Fitness 20% off selected products
The folks at Johnson Fitness are taking Afterpay Day up a notch by running their sales all the way from August 5th to 26th, so you’ll have plenty of time to cash in on some sweet deals. The sales extend to Horizon and Matrix equipment like treadmills, exercise bikes and rowing machines, ideal for building a home gym.
Horizon Adventure 3 treadmill
$2,399 (save $600 with code: EXTRA25)
Horizon GR7 Indoor cycle
$1,899 (save $475 with code: EXTRA25)
Matrix upright cycle with LED console
$3,399 (save $170 with code: WELCOME5)
Horizon Oxford 6 air rower
$1,499 (save $375 with code: EXTRA25)
Musashi 40% off sports nutrition goodies
Whether you need a new batch of pre-workout mix or a bulk order of protein bars, Musashi is having sales for all your sports nutrition needs this Afterpay Day, with 40% sitewide. Musashi products go through rigorous scientific testing to deliver maximum results, so if you want to get the most out of your workouts, this is where to look.
Musashi bulk protein powder
Musashi electrolytes
Musashi pre-workout mix
Musashi deluxe protein bars
The WOD Life up to 70% off
The WOD Life sells everything from fitness apparel and activewear to gym gear and equipment – and a lot of it is discounted for Afterpay Day. Most of the products on The WOD Life’s online store will be on sale this week, with savings from 40% all the way up to 70% off.
Tech plate carrier weighted vest
Rubber Hex 12.5kg Dumbbells
Cold AF portable ice bath tub
Shaver shop sales on recovery tools
Yes, they do primarily sell shavers, trimmers and other electronic grooming devices, but Shaver Shop also has a range of fit-tech gear that will be the subject of major markdowns come Afterpay Day.
Therabody Theragun Pro
Theragun wave roller
Wahl heat and ice massage gun
Rebel Sport fitness wearable ad sports watch deals
Rebel has plenty of gear and apparel, but its Afterpay Day sales on a number of fitness watches are what caught our attention. There are markdowns on all the big brands like Garmin, Fitbit and Samsung, any of which could slip into your wellness routine.
Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar
Fitbit Versa 4
Samsung Galaxy watch 6
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