Gift Ideas for People who Diet and Exercise Regularly
Picture this: you are running up and down the aisles of the store, tossing gifts into the shopping cart and crossing people off your list right and left when you come to a screeching halt. The next name on your list happens to be a health buff, the one who diets and exercises on a regular basis. Great, no chocolate chip cookies or pound cake for them! So, what in the world are you supposed to give this person? Its okay, you can breathe easy because there are plenty of goodideashere and there might just be one that fits your person to a tee.
- Pedometer. These are handy little gadgets! They keep track of how many steps you take, the distance you walk and some even monitor heart rate. They make models you wear like a watch, around your neck, on your ankle or put in your pocket. The best part about a pedometer is that you can turn it on and forget about it, while doing daily tasks or use it to keep track of jogging distances and steps taken. The lucky recipient might be surprised just how many steps they take in an average day!
- Healthy cookbook. This gift could be a blessing for the recipient in a few ways. They may be doing well with their exercising routines and even learned how to cut down on unhealthy foods, but they might not know about the wide variety of healthy and absolutely delicious meals they can prepare right in their own kitchen.
- Health and fitness magazine subscription. This is a good gift for people looking to improve their routines or just wanting to keep up with the latest health and fitness news and trends. These magazines offer tips on exercising, clothing, shoes, equipment and even serve up some fantastic healthy recipes.
- Exercise equipment. This does not have to be something expensive like a complete home gym system. You can get them something like hand weights, a jump rope, a mat (Yoga, exercise), hand grips or even an insulated water bottle. No, the bottle is not actual exercise equipment, however it is very important to keep hydrated during vigorous workouts.
- Workout DVD. Even a seasoned health buff can use a change of pace to spice up their exercise routine once in awhile and they can achieve that with a new workout video. Choose something fun and appropriate for their fitness level (you do not want to give them something so easy it does not challenge them or so difficult that they hurt themselves).
- Gym bag. Most people who exercise regularly have a use for a roomy bag to keep their workout clothing, snacks, water bottle and towels in to make it easy to take with them. They can pack the bag and throw it in their vehicle for impromptu workouts or for a spur of the moment trip to the gym after work/school.
- Food containers. Made from eco-friendly materials, these containers are great for packing healthy snacks and light meals. They can use these to bring their healthy homemade meals to work for lunch, or on a weekend hiking trip. Some people do not eat healthy during the day when they are away from home simply because they do not have the right containers to keep the food fresh.
There are so many great items you can gift the health buff on your list this Christmas. The key is to find out what they are interested in and what their current fitness level is before you run to the computer or store to make a purchase. Not all dieters are the same, and not all people exercise the same way. Do your homework and then give them a gift they will truly enjoy.
