Gift Guide - Health and Fitness

Still need another gift or two? How about something to usher in the new year with a focus on health and nutrition? Now, of course you’ll want to be careful that this sort of gift doesn’t come across as a hint that the recipient is in need of a fitness overhaul. But many of us have people on our list who would truly appreciate one or more of these.

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Ear Warmer Head Phone

Do you have a runner on your list? These combination ear warmer/head phones would be a much-appreciated gift on those cold, winter runs.

Touch screen compatible running gloves

For the runner who might need to access their phone on a long run, how about a pair of touch screen compatible gloves?

Jump rope

Sometimes simple is best. A jump rope is also easy to take along when traveling. Check this one out for a nice stocking stuffer.

Fitbit

David and I are planning to invest in these to help keep us accountable as we get in shape in the coming year.

Eco-safe yoga mat

Anyone who practices yoga would appreciate a good yoga mat. These are non-toxic and come in beautiful colors and patterns.

Sprouter

Sprouting is an easy way to add fresh greens to your diet year round.

Giada’s Feel Good Food: My Healthy Recipes and Secrets

If, like me, you’ve wondered how Giada De Laurentiis can cook all that amazing food yet maintain her enviable figure, here are her secrets:

Elements of Yoga – 3 DVD set

No matter one’s preferred exercise, yoga is a good addition. This 3-DVD set would be a welcome gift.

Folding exercise bike

We live 20 minutes from town so adding 40 minutes of driving time to a gym workout means we aren’t likely to do it. That’s why we have a treadmill, exercise bike and weight machine at home. (I didn’t say we use them consistently, though – ha!). All that equipment takes up a lot of room, though. That’s why I really like the idea of a folding exercise bike. I wish we had seen this one before we bought ours. The price is very reasonable, too. This would make a great family gift.