Unique Holiday Gift Ideas -- The Gift Of Fitness
By Lynn Bode
Well, it’s almost that time of year again –
the holiday shopping season is just around the corner. Have
you thought about what you are going to give those people
on your “hard to shop for” list? Instead of
another tie for your dad or music CD for your sister, why
don’t you give them a truly unique and invaluable
gift? I’m talking about the gift of fitness.
And, it’s a gift that you can truly feel proud to
give. When you give someone the gift of fitness, you are
helping him open a door to better health (both physically
and mentally). I can’t think of a more thoughtful
gift that shows the recipient how much you care about their
well-being. By giving the gift of fitness you are providing
them with unlimited health benefits.
Of course, we all know that exercise can help people stay
slim and fit. But, do you also know about all the other
great benefits of exercising? Daily physical activity reduces
stress and can help you sleep better. Fitness has been linked
to reducing the risk of some diseases and to warding off
depression. Researchers also believe that strength training
can help prevent osteoporosis. Not to mention that exercise
also improves self-esteem, increases stamina and ultimately
helps you be able to do continuous work for longer.
I'll bet a lot of people on your shopping list would find
these fitness benefits incredibly invaluable. If the people
on your list are like most of us, they’ve probably
even mentioned how they want to drop a few pounds of just
get in better shape. In fact, experts say that about 62%
of Americans are currently on a diet. By giving the gift
of fitness you are helping provide them with motivation
(which is one of the biggest obstacles in getting fit).
They may feel more motivated to actually get fit because
they don’t want to feel guilty for ignoring such a
thoughtful gift (personal training gift certificates and
gym memberships are especially good for helping with motivation).
While fitness gifts are incredibly valuable, they don’t
have to be expensive. Gifts can cost as little as $5 or
range into the $100s of dollars. Here are a few suggestions
in the various price ranges:
Giving something that supports health and wellness will
be appreciated for years to come and may even turn someone's
life around. The gift of fitness will make the recipient
feel special – they’ll know that someone cared
enough to give them the opportunity to improve their health.
And, giving a gift that will help someone lead a healthier
life is also one of the most rewarding gifts you can give.
So why spend another holiday season searching for the perfect
gift only to end up with the same old things like gift certificates
or socks or books? Surprise everyone this year and give
the gift that comes from the heart and truly keeps on giving
throughout the New Year and beyond. And don’t forget
yourself – you deserve the gift of fitness too!
Lynn Bode is passionate about helping people
get fit and healthy. For more than seven years she has been
helping individuals of various fitness levels get in shape.
She even offers her personal training services online through
her company, WorkoutsForYou.com.
Workouts For You provides even the busiest of people affordable,
personalized exercise programs for weight loss and strength
training (via the Internet). The programs can be done on
their schedule and in the comfort of their own home (or
gym or on-the-road). Visit www.workoutsforyou.com
for a FREE fitness evaluation.
>> Also be sure to check out our top
ten picks for holiday fitness gifts for specific items
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