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.
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