Healthy Holidays: Fitness Gifts for the Ones You Love

zAm I the only one behind on my Holiday shopping? I didn’t brave the crowds on Black Friday, although I did decide to do some online shopping on Cyber Monday…but I still feel behind! Previous gifts have always included robes and slippers and other things that probably end up in the back of the closet. But how many slippers can a girl wear! This year my list includes a lot of different people, so this week I decided to first focus my gift giving on the Fitness conscious people. How can I go wrong with gifts that help people towards their health and fitness goals? I have compiled a list of “all things healthy” and I thought I would share them with you. The gifts range in prices and some would make good stocking stuffers. If you have any other suggestions…please share!!

Gift certificate to an Exercise equipment store – Can be used on clothes, home exercise equipment, anything to motivate!
Subscription to my favorite Fitness Magazine! - This is the ultimate fitness gift that keeps on giving through the year!
Bodybugg – Calorie management arm band. Have you heard of it yet? It will track and display calories you have burned through the day and will track your daily steps and more.
Calorie Counting Book – my recommendation is Calorie King – It comes out yearly and includes calorie content and other information on all the latest and greatest new foods.
Food Diary – What a great accompaniment to the calorie counting book. Everyone needs to keep a food diary after all those holiday parties! It will help them get on track!
Stability Ball – The is one of the best home gym equipment pieces you can give. So versatile and inexpensive!
Exercise Mat – Can be used at home or taken to the gym. Everyone should have one and if they already have one….it might be stinky!
iTunes Gift Certificate – Music is a must when on the treadmill or elliptical machine. They can purchase the songs they love to work-out to.
Socks – I’m not talking just socks, I am speaking of moisture wicking socks that are kind of pricey and they would never buy themselves. Nice socks will help them stay comfortable everytime they exercise.
Reflector – I am a runner and I prefer to run first thing when I get up in the morning. Problem is, during winter, it is dark when I get up. Reflectors are a great gift to give someone who is out and about exercising in the outdoors early or late. Their are arm bands, wrist bands and body bands available.
Nivea Touch of Shimmer Lip Balm – I LOVE this stuff!! So pretty but very functional. I wear it when I run in the winter and then put it on again over my lipstick on my way to work.
Hot Hands – Always a good stocking stuffer and can be used during skiing, and running and walking outdoors.
Pedicure – People who regularly exercise are always on their feet. What a better way to pamper yourself!
Massage – Ok well this is probably the better way to pamper yourself…and definately a must for a consistent exercise buff. Working out is great, but relaxing is sometimes even better!