I'm sure many of you still have a lot of shopping to do for the holidays (I know I do) and sometimes it's a struggle to think of some good ideas. To ease some stress and bring together some ideas, I have came up with a list of gifts for both women and men relating to health and fitness. Many include the price and where to find the item! You will be able to find something to fit any budget and you just might find something you would like to add to your own list :)
1. Gym membership-
January is one of the highest enrollments of new memberships in the fitness world and they offer a lot of incentives take advantage of these incentives early and get a membership that will help them make the time for exercise.
-Anytime fitness is a great place because you can visit ANY location at ANY time! Here is a link to get a FREE 7 day pass at Anytime fitness! If they like the gym, you can go ahead and purchase the membership! There are different packages to fit everyone including family packages. Price average is about $40/month. http://www.anytimefitness.com/gyms/140/pass -The YMCA is a great place if you're on a tighter budget. Prices starting at $32/month and includes packages for families as well as student and youth prices. http://www.dmymca.org/
2. Personal trainer-
-If you already have a gym membership and they wants that extra push, get them a personal trainer! Packages are all customized to fit your budget. An average 30 minute session with a trainer is $25-30. Working with a trainer is a great way to get that extra push and reach your goals you have always wanted to get to.
3. Workout clothes-
**Champion Women's Seamless Sports Bra- $16.99
C9 by Champion® Women's Seamless Racer Bra - Assorted Colors
The Nike Tech Capris- $58
http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-581973/pgid-508923
Nike Downtown Epic Crew Sweatshirt- $70
http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-665763/pgid-6657614. Heart rate monitor-
-**I absolutely LOVE mine!
-Track your calories being burnt during your workout, see where your heart rate is and if it's in a fat-burning state or improving your fitness!
*Polar Ft40F Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch(White) -$104
http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Ft40F-Womens-Heart-Monitor/dp/B004AH299O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354824215&sr=8-1&keywords=polar+ft40
*Polar FT40 Men's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black) - $105
(Amazon.com)5. Gym Bags
-Have one bag dedicated to your gym essentials (found in a previous blog of mine)
-Women's UA Charm City Gym Duffel Bags by Under Armour -$49.99
http://www.amazon.com/Charm-Duffel-Under-Armour-Black/dp/B007QWHX14/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1354824398&sr=1-6&keywords=under+armour+gym+bag
-Men's UA Dauntless Duffel Bag Bags by Under Armour
http://www.amazon.com/Dauntless-Duffel-Under-Armour-Midnight/dp/B004QCIH9Y/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1354826003&sr=1-4&keywords=under+armour+gym+bag
(Amazon.com)
6. Rollers
-Trigger Point Performance The Grid Revolutionary Foam Roller- $35
http://www.amazon.com/Trigger-Point-Performance-Revolutionary-Roller/dp/B0040EKZDY/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1354824475&sr=1-3&keywords=foam+roller
-Exervo Nimbus EnduraBead Pro Foam Roller 18" x 6" Full Round- $11.99
http://www.amazon.com/Exervo-Nimbus-EnduraBead-Roller-Round/dp/B004JOENI8/ref=sr_1_22?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1354824475&sr=1-22&keywords=foam+roller
- Cold roller- triggerpoint cold roller- ($109.99) http://www.trinormous.com/p2359/buy/recovery/trigger-point/trigger-point-the-cold-roller-/?gclid=CKvju5bShrQCFcxcMgodiVwAxA
7. Exercise Videos-
-Jillian Michaels DVD's- featured in first link- (Kickbox Fastfix) -$12.99
& Other DVD's and books on second link
http://shop.jillianmichaels.com/dp/B008YHAYBQ
http://www.jillianmichaels.com/fit/the-store/books-dvds-videogames
8. Home exercise equipment-
-Altus Athletic 9-Foot Adjustable Speed Jump Rope with DVD- $9.99
http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Door-Friendly-CXP-Chin/dp/B005FOPOLG/ref=sr_1_12?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1354825004&sr=1-12&keywords=chin-up+bar
-Isokinetics Inc. Brand Exercise Ball - Anti-Burst - 3 Sizes - Choice of Color- $10-15.00
http://www.amazon.com/Isokinetics-Inc-Brand-Exercise-Ball/dp/B000XKKB9W/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1354825098&sr=1-4&keywords=physioball
-Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Band Carrying Case- $29.99
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Mountain-Products-Resistance-Exercise/dp/7245456313/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1354825172&sr=1-1&keywords=resistance+bands
9. Wireless activity tracker-
-Fitbit Zip- ( $60) Get a kick out of fitness with this little device. It tracks your steps, distance, and calories burned – and syncs those stats to your computer and select smartphones. In doing so, it celebrates how much more you do each day. Comes in 5 colors!
http://www.fitbit.com/zip
10. Running gloves/hat-
Brooks infiniti headband & pulse lite gloves ($18-20)
http://www.brooksrunning.com/womens-accessories/womens-apparel-accessories,default,sc.html
11. Healthy & Motivational Books:
-Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength ($10.88)
-Starting Today: A Journal of Intention and Change- ($10.17) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452109362/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1452109362&linkCode=as2&tag=thripersfitn-20
-Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard ($17.16)
12. Fun Gadgets-
Gymboss- $19.95
-GREAT for people who like HIIT!
-Compact interval timer tracks one or two intervals between two seconds and 99 minutes
Wake up Work out Alarm Clock- $29.95
-You have to do 30 bicep curls before you alarm clock shuts off!
Sportline HydraCoach Waterbottle - $29.99
-The HydraCoach is the worlds first Interactive Water Bottle. It calculates your personal hydration needs, tracks your real-time fluid consumption, paces you throughout the day and motivates you to achieve and maintain optimal hydration.
Other ideas that lead you to the website but not a specific item!
-Adjustable kettlebells ($40)- (www.empowerfitness.com)
-Nike fuel band- ($150)- (www.nike.com)
-Collapsible lunch box ($15) (www.amazon.com)
-Gliding disks- ($15) Targets Calisthenics, Cardio & Core (www.power-systems.com)
-Blend & go- Oster My Blend blender- ($25) Make Smoothies or protien shakes! (www.amazon.com)
-Dumbells
-Exercise mat (Yoga mat)
-Portable Steps
-Wii Fitness Games
-Headphones for when you're at the gym
-One-hour massage gift certificate
-Heat and cold packs- Heat helps with sore muscles and stiff necks while cold is used to treat pain and sprains!
-Sports-store gift certificate- A certificate from a favorite sports store is always a safe bet.
-Tickets to a professional sports event- Get the best seats you can afford.
-Magazine subscription- Choose a publication that focuses on the recipient's favorite sports activity.
-High-tech pedometers- The walkers on your gift list can use pedometers that monitor time, distance, calories burned and number of steps.
-Blender Bottle
-Six Pack Bag (Lunch box to hold up to Six containers of meals, four bottles, vitamins, nuts, anything else!)
XoXo-- Chelsea
-Six Pack Bag (Lunch box to hold up to Six containers of meals, four bottles, vitamins, nuts, anything else!)
I hope these ideas can help you out or at least add to your list of "wants"! Let me know if you have any questions and I will gladly help :)
What are some of your favorite holiday traditions?
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
XoXo-- Chelsea
