Step. Away. From. The. Cookie! The holidays can be a difficult time to maintain both your weight and your commitment to your fitness regimen. If you have a friend or family member who is health-conscious, consider one of these great items to help them stay on track.
Personalized Stainless Steel Water Bottle. Help your friend, neighbor, teacher or family member stay hydrated and help save the environment too! Plus, with this personalized version, they will be able to easily recognize their own bottle at the gym. Four color choices and many options for personalization.
Dark Chocolate. It may seem counterintuitive to give chocolate to a person who is concerned about their health, but actually dark chocolate has many health benefits, and hey, even the fitness freak needs to indulge every once in a while! Renowned physician Dr. Andrew Weil says, “Good dark chocolate (with at least 70 percent cocoa) really is a healthy treat you could consider, especially for the women on your list (chocolate consistently ranks as the number one craving among women).” Furthermore, Weil says, chocolate is rich in antioxidants and its flavonoids are good for the heart.
Whole Foods Gift Certificate. The grocery and health food market, Whole Foods, was recently named the number one place to shop in the country for the most healthy food options. Delight the healthy friend or family member on your list with one of these coveted cards!
Collapsible Measuring Cups and Spoons. Portion control is crucial to maintaining a diet and a healthy weight. Why not make it easier for someone to keep track of what they are eating by giving these handy, easy-to-transport measuring cups and spoons?
Fitness or Healthy Cooking Magazine Subscriptions. A great gift for a health and/or fitness buff that keeps giving all year! Some popular titles include Fitness, Men’s Health, and Cooking Light.
Fitness Journal. Help them keep track of their progress and stay committed to their program with this handy journal. “Write it down, make it happen!” The journal is comprised of twelve weeks, so that your recipient can set attainable goals. It is also only 5.5” so it is easily transportable.
Ginger Therapy Spa Gift Basket. There is nothing better after a tough workout than a long soak in a fragrant tub or spa. This basket’s goodies (lotion, body wash, bath salts, and facial soap) are infused with ginger. It not only smells wonderfully, but ginger is also thought to alleviate high blood pressure, among other health benefits.
Gourmet Fruit and Nut Boxes. Dried fruits and nuts are packed with protein and vitamins and healthy fat, nutrients which encourage people to stay active. There are many beautiful nut and fruit gifts that will be appreciated, like this one from The Superior Nut Store.
Digital Pedometers are a fantastic way to help someone effortlessly keep track and set fitness goals. This one, from Omronhas “dual sensor technology, which allows it to be carried in your pocket or bag” (as opposed to older models that had to be strapped to your person). It also counts calories while you exercise. Now there’s a motivator!
iTunes Personalized Holiday Gift Card. Anyone who works out regularly knows that one of the keys to keeping exercising interesting is to have good music to accompany you. Even those of us with vast libraries tend to look for something fresh, so consider an iTunes Gift Card, which you can personalize with a special holiday message of encouragement for the coming year!
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