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Well, Christmas is upon us again and everyone is scrambling around trying to find the perfect gift for someone. We spend hundreds of dollars on gifts that virtually have no value, meaning the value of saving someone’s life. We can always give someone a tie, cookware or toys for the children but how about giving gifts that aid in healthy living??? My petition to you is not only to give gifts that people want but give them and yourself something that’s needed-GOOD HEALTH!!

When you give the gift of fitness you’re giving the gift of better health, both physically and mentally. Fitness is preventative medicine for so many things, stress, depression, osteoporosis, obesity, low self-esteem etc. Helping your loved ones and yourself to live a healthier life is better than any gift you can give. I’m sure the people on your list at one-time or another, have mentioned that they wanted to drop a few pounds or just get in better shape. In fact 62% of Americans are currently on a diet. By giving them the gift of fitness you are helping provide them with motivation, which is one of the biggest obstacles in getting fit.

Below are fitness gifts that can cost as little as $5.00 or range into the $100s of dollars.

Under $15.00:

• Fitness Socks ($3.00 to $15.00)
  You can’t go wrong with socks! You can get high performance socks for particular activities, including Pilate’s, Yoga, and running.
• Gym Towel ($5.00 to $15.00)
  It is something that all gyms recommend having, and is very practical, and affordable. 
• Water Bottle ($5.00-$15.00) 
  Water is such an important part of our health, and a water bottle is certainly not only handy at the gym, or playing a sport, but also at work.
• A Fitness Journal ($5.00 to $15.00)
  As a personal trainer I require my clients to journal because it keeps them accountable of their caloric intake, while watching their eating habits, and keeping track of their exercises at the gym.
• Mittens/Gloves or Fitness Sweat Bands for outside runners ($5.00 to $15.00) For those serious runners who run year-round, this is an ideal gift.

• Resistance Bands/Jump Rope/Exercise Mat/Dumbbells (Under $20.00) All of these gifts are perfect for exercising inside and outside.

• Stability Ball/ Home Exercise Video/ Heart Rate Monitor ($15-$35.00)
• Fitness/Massage gift certificates (Over $35.00)
• Full Barbell and Dumbbell Set/Treadmill/Bicycle (Over $100.00)

Bless yourself and someone else this holiday season with the gift of life!  Merry Fitness!!!!

 This website and its content are: NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR YOUR PHYSICIAN OR THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR OWN DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANY LIFESTYLE CHANGE, EXERCISE OR DIET PROGRAM.

By Debra Flowers

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