Hi Everyone,
If you are like me, you are looking at your holiday gift list and wondering “what am I going to get everyone?!” During this time, it is extremely important for us to remain focused on our health and fitness, so gifts that promote this area of all of our lives are the perfect choice. I have come up with a list of gift ideas that I hope you find useful.
- Fitness Club Membership- A given for most fitness gift lists, club memberships are one of the most popular presents. Give the gift of health and fitness with a membership to a conveniently located health club. Fitness clubs offer a near endless variety of ways to get in shape, personal trainers for personalized fitness programs, and a fun and healthy social outlet.
- Personal Training Sessions- What a wonderful way to say, “I want to see you achieve the results you desire!” Whether they are new to training or have been working out for years, there is nothing like the gift of personal training sessions to ensure motivation, personalized programming, correct technique, and spice to a dull routine.
- Sports Massage- Another much appreciated present, the avid athlete on your holiday gift list will love a muscle-kneading sports massage. Effective in moving toxins out of – and loosening up – muscle tissue, increasing joint flexibility and even improving long-term performance if done on a regular basis, a sports massage is ideal for intensely training athletes as well as recreational fitness enthusiasts. Remember massage is not just a treat, it is important for muscle recovery.
- Timex Bodylink System- It’s almost like four devices in one: a global positioning system (to help calculate distance and pace), a heart rate monitor, a data recorder and a watch. The data recorder collects heart rate, speed and distance and you can upload the info to your PC through a USB connection to chart your progress. Cool!
- Polar Target Heart Rate Monitor- This is the great beginner heart rate monitor for people who want to track heart rate and progress without a lot of confusing bells and whistles. It only has one button and includes big numbers so you don’t have to squint. You can track heart rate and exercise time and you can also get the time–a handy thing in a watch. This makes a great gift for anyone confused about how hard they should be working.
- DietMinder- This is a neat little blank journal that prompts users to enter nutritional and fitness information. Writing down what you eat is great incentive for making healthy choices and helping you or a loved one lose weight. It’s easily adaptable to any diet or eating plan and it’s available at Borders, Barnes & Noble and other major bookstores.
- CalorieSmart- Now you can carry nutritional information of over 35,000 food items (including restaurants) with their portable calorie counter. With this knowledge you can take charge and put yourself or a loved one a step closer to your fitness goals.
- FitDeck Fitness Cards- This is a great stocking stuffer for the home exerciser or, even better, the traveling exerciser. The size of a regular deck of cards, each card offers an exercise that requires no equipment. Exercises range from cardio moves (jumping jacks) to strength moves (like pushups) and users can do them in order or make their own workouts. There is a description and picture of each exercise as well as modifications.
- Nike Running Shoe Wallet- Securely holds your keys, cash, and cards as you workout at the gym or on the road. It has a flexible clip that slides between the laces and tongue of the shoe to hold the case in place.
- Wrist Water Bottle by HydroSport- No need to carry a water bottle when you workout. Just strap these to your wrists and you’re good to go hands-free. Comes in a set of two bottles with adjustable stretch velcro bands that fit any size wrist. Pull top makes it easy to grab a drink. Each bottle holds 5 ½ ounces of water and weighs half a pound when filled. It can also be frozen.
- Reusable Water Bottles- One of the trendiest fitness accessories, eco-friendly reusable water bottles in durable aluminum or stainless steel, are widely available in a variety of colors and prices, some for under $5. SIGG offers lightweight 25-ounce sport bottles that can fit in most cup holders and bike cages for $24.99 at mysigg.com. Another leading maker, Klean Kanteen, offers its popular 27-ounce colored bottles (the size that fits their $6.95 bike cage) for $19.95 at kleankanteen.com.
I wish you and your loved ones a very happy and healthy Holiday Season. Let’s get started on a healthier New Year!
Best of health and happiness,
Litania
