Princess Labrador| December 2011
The holiday season is here! As shoppers search for something unique, quite often they’ll find the gift of fitness is on the list. Wondering what to get for that hard-to-buy-for person on your Christmas list? Read on to get some gift ideas for the active person in your life.
Vapur Anti-Bottle It is the foldable, reusable, eco-friendly water bottle designed to go anywhere. Unlike rigid bottles, Vapur can be rolled, folded or flattened when empty—easily fitting into pockets, purses or briefcases. The highly durable bottle is freezable, dishwasher safe and BPA-free, which means it is safely reusable.
Five Fingers These might not be the best things for wearing outdoors during the winter, but they are definitely great for the gym or a tropical vacation. Allowing the toes to articulate free of the confines of a toe box as well as bringing the heel down to a neutral level does wonders for natural movement and joint health.
Exerspy How amazing would it be to be able to put true numbers to everything you do? This device tells you how many calories you’ve burned throughout the day so you know exactly how much to eat in order to lose, maintain or gain weight. Be aware that there is a subscription service (at an additional charge) required to track the numbers. www.dotfit.com
Magic Bullet This smoothie-sized blender comes with a number of cups to take your smoothie to go. You blend up fruits, veggies, nuts, protein powder and seeds to create a nutrient-dense complete meal to overcome busy mornings or to create the perfect snack or drink. Once you get started ‘blending your nutrition’ you’ll be amazed at what you can create.
Trigger Point Therapy Kit Soft-tissue work can be evil, but it is such a good wonderful pain! This kit is amazing for preventing and recovering from injuries, helping build strength, promoting tissue health and quality and much more. www.tptherapy.ca
Suspension Trainer There are a number of versions you can go with, including the JungleGym and the gym-popular TRX. It’s effective, you can take it anywhere, it’s easy to use and it gives you one hell of a workout. It’s seriously like having a portable gym!
Punch Card for Fitness Classes For those who may have a gym membership already, this is a great way to introduce them to new and innovative fitness classes, such as anti-gravity yoga, indoor cycling or Zumba. www.stevenashfitnessclubs.com
Motivational Books Giving the gift of reading is a wonderful holiday present and receiving a motivational book for Christmas is even better. We all need motivation to achieve success in life. Without motivation, it’s easy to give up when you meet difficulties and challenges on your way to success. Motivational books can bring inspiration and boost motivation. www.7rulesofachievement.com
Versa Loops If only everything could be so simple! Versa Loops have a wide range of uses, from Pilates to general toning, and are a great basic that any fitness aficionado would welcome.
Fitness Retreats Call it a fitness vacation or a wellness retreat—it’s an alternative to the traditional vacation and it’s growing in popularity. One-on-one attention in the form of daily personal training, fitness classes, gourmet food, cooking classes, life coaching, spa treatments, massage and a personal nutritionist plus airfare and accommodations can all come in one package—but it doesn’t come cheap! http://www.healingguide.org
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!
