Fit Gifts for the Holidays
If you still haven’t found the perfect holiday gift for a friend or family member consider giving them the gift of improved fitness & health.  Choosing a gift that will provide motivation, education or more fun while getting fit is something most of us could use. Although giving a fitness related gift requires diplomacy and tact (giving your mother in law a gym membership when she wanted a purse could offend rather than inspire), there are people in your life who would appreciate a fitness gift (over 60 % of Americans are trying to lose weight).

There are countless fitness gadgets, books, DVDs and endless pieces of workout equipment to choose from. Below are some of my favorites broken down into price ranges to help you map out a plan and make a list for fitness gifts.

Price Range: Free to $15

Free:
  • Gift of Workout Accountability
  • Offer to be the person’s workout partner, offer to help with goal setting and progress tracking. You can also create your own fitness challenge with friends, coworkers or family. Set fitness goals and make it a fun competition.


$2- $5

  • Make a workout music mix. Create a customized workout cds that will keep your friend or family member motivated through their workouts.


Price Range: $10-$20

  • Identification to Go: Great for runners and hikers
  • Buy them a fitness magazine subscription. They’ll appreciate your thoughtfulness with every issue.
  • Fitness Book
  • Stability Ball (Target and many discount stores carry a variety of stability balls, resistance bands and DVDs)
  • Resistance Bands
  • Dumbbells
  • Fitness DVD


Price Range: $25-$40

  • The SurfShelf – Holds your Laptop on the treadmill http://www.surfshelf.com
  • Fitness Clothing Pedometer Watch
  • Home Exercise Equipment


Price Range: $40-$$$$$

  • JumpSnap Program
  • Wii Fit
  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • Personal Training Sessions
  • Gym Membership
  • iPod Nano with Nike Plus to track workouts
  • Body Bug Armband: Tracks calorie expenditure. www.bodybug.com
  • Treadmill
  • Stair Climber


Adopt-a-Pet
The “Olivia” Option
Adding a dog to your family can be a wonderful way to keep active. A few months ago we adopted a wonderful dog, Olivia. She is an active breed (pointer, Dalmatian), and her love of running and hiking keeps my husband fit rain or shine. She is definitely his “personal trainer”, motivator and workout buddy. So if you have the resources (time, space, money and love), consider adopting a dog.
* For yourself, never as a gift!

Giving a gift that supports a healthy lifestyle will not only be appreciated in the moment, but for years to come. Encouraging someone to lead a healthy and active life is a great way to show them that you care for them. Remember to give yourself a healthy gift as well!

 

Here's wishing you a healthy and happy holiday!


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Ashley Marriott Bio

Ashley Marriott has been a professional in the field of fitness for more than 14 years. She is the creator of Burn ‘N Firm, a popular DVD full body cardio dance workout series. She is dedicated to using her experience and energy to educate and encourage people to reach their fitness goals.  Her dedication to empower others through fitness led her to write the book, Dump Your Trainer.

She is a frequent guest on radio and television and has written dozens of articles for publications worldwide. She is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America.

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