This time of year brings the holiday spirit, the holiday songs and the dreaded holiday five pounds! EEK! I’m sure many of you encounter the inevitable holiday weight gain, or at least the fear of it. It’s because of that and New Year’s resolutions that the gym has its largest peak of interest in January! (Just try going to the gym the first week, you’ll be put on a waiting list for a machine. No joke!)
In anticipation for the ladies in your life aspiring to become health nuts after the new year, here are a few ideas for healthy holiday gifts for her that she can use come January 1.
Athletic pants
Depending on her style and exercise habits you can go form fitting, slim fit or loose fit.
Fleece jacket
Great for exercising outside.
Ponytail fleece headband
Fantastic if exercising outside in the cooler weather.
Shoes
An important element to fitness success is what we put on our feet. Her style and/or exercise habits will dictate what kind of shoe she will need. Because the fit of the shoes are extremely important to ensure your aspiring athlete exercises safely and comfortably, consider getting a gift card.
Earphones
Many gyms now have televisions on some, if not all, machines for a pair of earphones allow members to watch TV while working out, which is a great way to pass the time.
Pod (or even better, Apple Nike + iPod Sports Kit)
Just really practical for runners or members of gyms without televisions on the machines.
Pedometer
Allowing her to see how many steps she takes each day will give her incentive to increase that number, which will help accomplish any fitness or health goals.
Exergaming equipment
The “hot” items this year in fitness have been the exercise-related video games. What better way to get a workout than through your game system? Programs such as Wii Fit, The Biggest Loser and EA Sports Active are all perfect gifts that will get her exercising in no time!
Personal training
I usually see specials running for personal training sessions during this time of year, so it’s easy to get a great deal on personal training lessons. This will help her target the areas she’s most concerned about while getting professional tips.
Healthy cookbooks
It’s no secret that part of a healthy lifestyle is eating right! So purchase a few ‘light’ cookbooks or get her a subscription to Cooking Light magazine. These are chock-full of delicious, healthy recipes that will complement her fitness regimen.
So there you go: 10 tips to help the special lady in your life start 2011 on the right track fitness-wise. Disclaimer: These tips are supplied to you under the guise that your lady has expressed interest in a healthy lifestyle. I would not recommend purchasing these items if they were not requested or desired as that could lead to an interesting holiday for sure!
Christine is the Content Marketing Coordinator for Homes.com. She's a small town girl at heart, who currently lives in Norfolk, VA with her husband and their fur baby. When she's not working, she enjoys cooking, decorating, traveling, and binge watching Netflix. As a proud Virginia Tech alum, she also loves cheering on the Hokies!
