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Holiday Fitness Gift Ideas
Give the Gift of Fitness
The holiday shopping days are quickly disappearing. Still struggling to find
gifts for those people on your "hard to shop for" list? Instead of another
tie for your dad or music CD for your sister, why don't give them a truly
unique and invaluable gift? Give them the gift of improved health and
fitness.
The gift of fitness is something that you can give to virtually everybody on
your shopping list -- from your parents, to your spouse, a friend, your
siblings, an employee or co-worker, even your children. And it's a gift that
is invaluable. After all, who doesn't want to look better, feel better, and
be healthier?
And, it's a gift that you can truly feel proud to give. When you give
someone the gift of fitness, you are helping him open a door to better
health (both physically and mentally). It's a gift that genuinely shows the
recipient how much you care about their well-being. By giving the gift of
fitness you are providing them with unlimited health benefits.
Of course, we all know that exercise can help people stay slim and fit. But,
do you also know about all the other great benefits of exercising? Daily
physical activity reduces stress and can help you sleep better.
Fitness has been linked to reducing the risk of many diseases and to warding
off depression. Researchers believe that strength training can help prevent
osteoporosis. Not to mention that exercise also improves self-esteem and
increases stamina.
Certainly many people on your shopping list would find these fitness
benefits incredibly invaluable. If the people on your list are like most of
us, they've probably even mentioned how they want to drop a few pounds or
just get in better shape. In fact, experts say that about 62% of Americans
are currently on a diet. By giving the gift of fitness you are helping
provide them with extra motivation (which is one of the biggest obstacles in
getting fit). They'll be more motivated to start an exercise program when
given a gift that helps them immediately take action to kick start their
workouts (personal training gift certificates and gym memberships are
especially good for helping with motivation).
While fitness gifts are incredibly valuable, they don't have to be
expensive. Gifts can cost as little as $5 or range into the $100s of
dollars. Here are a few suggestions in the various price ranges:
Under $15:
. Resistance Band/Tube (also makes a great stocking stuffer and is an
especially valuable gift for a frequent traveler)
. Dumbbells
. Jump Rope (also makes a great stocking stuffer)
. Exercise Mat
$15 - $35
. Fitness Ball
. Online Personal Training Program (custom designed for the gift recipient)
. Home Exercise Video (also makes a great stocking stuffer)
. Heart Rate Monitor
. Pedometer
Over $35
. Full dumbbell or barbell set
. BOSU
. Bicycle
. Yoga Kit
. Fitness clothing
A gift that supports health and wellness will be appreciated for years to
come and may even turn someone's life around. The gift of fitness will make
the recipient feel special - they'll know that someone cared enough to give
them the opportunity to improve their health. And, giving a gift that will
help someone lead a healthier life is also one of the most rewarding gifts
you can give. So why spend another holiday season searching for the perfect
gift only to end up picking up another gift certificate or calendar?
Surprise everyone this year and give the gift that comes from the heart and
truly keeps on giving throughout the New
Year and beyond. And don't forget yourself - you deserve the gift of fitness
too!
About the author: Lynn Bode is a certified personal trainer specializing
in Internet-based fitness programs. She founded Workouts For You, which
provides affordable online exercise programs that are custom designed for
each individual. Visit: http://www.workoutsforyou.com for a free sample
workout. Fitness professionals take your business online, visit: http://www.trainerforce.com
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