Sunday, January 27, 2008

The Fitness Enthusiast


1. For walking/running or cardio enthusiasts, how about a pedometer or a basic Timex sports watch with a stopwatch? Little extras to throw in would be a good sunscreen, a good protective lip product, and a product called “Body Glide” which is an anti-chafing product or it can be used to guard against blisters. A heart rate monitor is a great gift.

2. How about an exercise mat, dumbbells in 5, 8 and 10 pounds for a great workout at different levels? A jump rope or a weighted fitness ball are also good picks.

3. How about some great athletic gear for both women and men? Target carries up-to-date fitness clothes that are quite reasonable.

4. For a walking enthusiast, how about walking sticks for a better workout? Nordic Walking Sticks for instance and they are under $100.

5. A magazine subscription to “SHAPE”, “FITNESS”, “RUNNERS“, “YOGA“ to keep them inspired along with some great exercise DVD’s such as Tae-Bo, Zumba, or Pilates.

6. How about a massage for their tired muscles at a great spa?

7. An iPod shuffle along with a gift card for tunes.

8. For biking enthusiasts, how about bike pants or shorts with the padding? Good gloves that have gel in them will protect their hands. For their helmets, a mirror to attach to see traffic behind them.

9. Cold can be a problem for runners and walkers. How about buying them some cold weather gear? I am talking about polypropylene, gore-tex, or capilene materials used in clothes/gloves/hats. A wool hat and gloves is also a plus.


10. Here are some old/new exercise products: push-up bars, resistance bands, body tubes, power twister, sit-up bar, medicine ball, balance board, calf isolator, chinning bar.

***GIFT CARD IDEA***

A gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods or any sporting goods store where they can pick out their own gear and put the card in with a pair of great anti-wicking socks.









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