The Lift Box

What's in the box: The Lift Box typically includes snacks, a drink, supplements, a specialty item and a shirt, while the Snack Box focuses on a variety of snacks and a few supplements.

The Lift Box is a monthly fitness subscription based in North Charleston, South Carolina, and it has been shipping since 2017. The company says it has sent out more than 500,000 boxes. There are two plans. The original Lift Box costs $49.95 a month with free shipping and includes snacks, a drink, supplements, a specialty item and a workout shirt. The Snack Box costs $29.95 a month, also with free shipping, and focuses on a wide range of snacks plus a few supplements. The site says both plans can be cancelled at any time, and new subscribers are offered 50% off their first box. The main appeal is discovery. If you like trying new protein bars, workout supplements and similar products before buying full sizes, a box like this lets you sample many brands for a fixed monthly cost. The shirt in the Lift Box is a useful extra for people who go through gym clothes quickly. On the other hand, you do not choose the contents, so you may get flavors, ingredients or supplements that do not suit your diet or goals, and some items may be sample sizes. Anyone with allergies or who takes medication should read supplement labels carefully. Support is available by email, phone or text, which is more than many small subscription services offer.