Contributed By Sandy | Published: Nov 25, 2004
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? Give them the gift
of improved health and fitness.
The gift of fitness is something that you can give
to virtually everybody on your shopping list --
from your parents, to your spouse, a friend, your
siblings, an employee or co-worker, even your
children. And it's a gift that is invaluable.
After all, who doesn't want to look better, feel
better, and be healthier?
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). It's a gift that
genuinely 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 many diseases and to warding
off depression. Researchers believe that strength
training can help prevent osteoporosis. Not to
mention that exercise also improves self-esteem
and increases stamina.
Certainly many 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 or 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 extra
motivation (which is one of the biggest obstacles
in getting fit). They'll be more motivated to
start an exercise program when given a gift that
helps them immediately take action to kick start
their workouts (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:
Under $15:
- Resistance Band/Tube (also makes a great
stocking stuffer and is an especially valuable
gift for a frequent traveler)
- Dumbbells
- Jump Rope (also makes a great stocking stuffer)
- Exercise Mat
$15 - $35
- Fitness Ball
- Online Personal Training Program (custom designed
for the gift recipient)
- Home Exercise Video (also makes a great stocking
stuffer)
- Heart Rate Monitor
- Pedometer
Over $35
- Full dumbbell or barbell set
- Treadmill
- Bicycle
- Yoga Kit
- Fitness clothing
You can find great fitness gifts on our website:
http://www.achieve-fitness.com/fitness_products.htm
A gift 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 picking up another
gift certificate or calendar? 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!
You can find great fitness gifts on our website:
http://www.achieve-fitness.com/fitness_products.htm
About the author: Lynn Bode is a certified personal
trainer specializing in Internet-based fitness
programs. She founded Workouts For You, which
provides affordable online exercise programs that are
custom designed for each individual. Visit her site:
workoutsforyou.com for a free sample workout. |
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