I’m a huge fan of giving and receiving fitness related gifts for Christmas. A lot of people set new fitness goals at the start of the year, so what better time to give fitness gifts than Christmas or Hanukkah!? I have put together a list of my favorite fitness gifts for 2014. Maybe this list of my 15 favorite fitness gift ideas that will give you an idea of what you can put on your list, or it may help you find something to gift to those fitness fanatics we all know and love!!
Fitness Gift Ideas
Polar Heart Rate Monitor – FT4
If you know anything about me, you know I rarely ever workout without my Polar watch. It’s sorta like my sidekick in the gym. It tells me what my heart rate is, calories burned and workout time. When you’re not using it at the gym, it’s a cute enough to wear as an every day watch even when you’re not working up a sweat!
My favorite is the pink one. The Polar FT4 is the cheapest of the Polar watches costing less than$60.
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells
Who needs an entire set of dumbbells cluttering up their house when they can buy a whole set in one? These Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dummbells can be adjusted from 5 to 52.5 lbs each! I never use a weight under 5lbs, so these would be perfect for a quick at home lift when you can’t get to the gym.
For a PAIR of these, you’ll spend just around $300.
The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like A Goddess Book
For less than $15, this book looks like a great read. I have yet to read it but it’s on my Christmas list and has great reviews. This book seems to go along well with everything I’m always talking about on LiveLifeActive.com. Women need to lift heavy to have that fit and toned body every woman wants! Amazon states:
” In The New Rules of Lifting for Women, fitness experts and authors Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove continue their wildly popular New Rules of Lifting series with a comprehensive strength training, conditioning, and nutrition plan specifically designed to help women reap the benefits of weightlifting. Along with women’s fitness expert Cassandra Forsythe, they show how stepping off the treadmill and into the weight room can help women get the body they want.
Contrary to popular belief, weight training will not cause women to “bulk up,” but rather will create the properly conditioned muscles that will in turn increase metabolism and promote weight loss, and give women a lean, healthy look. The New Rules of Lifting for Women includes six months’ worth of progressively challenging workouts that strip fat while increasing strength and building lean, head-turning muscle—all in two to three hours a week. The authors also provide an easy-to-use, customizable nutrition program that shows you how much to eat to reach your goals.
The New Rules of Lifting for Women provides a strength and conditioning regimen to help every woman discover her most lean, strong, and beautiful self.”
North Face Jacket
Every girl needs a cute North Face jacket to survive those cold winter workouts. For around $180, you can stay warm and cute all winter long!
Keurig Brewing System
Coffee is every workout girls best friend! These Keurig coffee makers make coffee quick when you need it. Cost is around $134.
Nike Running Shoes
To me, getting a pair of Nike Shoes is like getting a gift from Tiffany’s. That big orange box is just as exciting to open as the Tiffany’s blue box is. You can’t go wrong with Nike Shoes. Why not just buy these Nike shoes that are the Tiffany’s blue color and get the best of both worlds?! Good luck finding this style in this color though..they are very rare!
These shoes cost around $85
Koss Fit Clips
I’ve reviewed these Koss FitClips before (here) but they are my go-to workout earphones. They are designed specifically for women and fit my ear better than any ear buds ever have.
These are the gloves I just wore to my last 5k in COLD weather and they worked great. If you know someone who likes to workout outside in the winter, these would be a great gift.
Cost: $24.99
Under Armour ColdGear Winter Hat
This hat fits great and even has an opening in the back of the hat for your pony-tail to poke through! If you’re a girl, you know that putting your hair in a pony tail in a normal hat just doesn’t look good. It normally leaves a big bulge and manly looking. This hat lets you stay warm with your ponytail flying free!
Customized Yoga Mat
For the yoga lover. Get a customized yoga mat designed specifically for you. Chose from 20 different mat colors and fonts. Designed by mycustomyogamat.com
Cost: $40
Adjustable Kettlebell (Powerbell)
For those that like to workout with kettleballs, this adjustable kettlebell allows you to have the weights of 7 different kettelballs all in one!
Cost: $99
TRX Suspension Cables Kit
TRX suspension cables allow you to do body-weight workouts from home or on the go with this small set of cables. The possibilities are endless. We just bought our first set of TRX cables and are excited to use them!
Cost: $199.95
Vitamix 7500
Every fitness girl needs a good blender and this is THE ULTIMATE blender that every fitness lover wants. I’ve heard nothing but great reviews about the Vitamix. Add all your fruits, veggies and protein powder and create some excellent drinks! This small blender is insanely powerful and can make some killer smoothies and many other tasty treats!
Lululemon headband (Fly Away Tamer Headband)
These headbands are one of my go-to items in my gym bag. They never slip from my head and work great to wick away sweat. Perfect for a stocking stuffer!
Cost: $12
Running Charm
Do you have a running partner you’d like to give a gift to? This is an adorable metal stamped charm that any runner could relate to!
If you have any other fitness gift ideas, leave a comment below! I’d love to hear more!
