It's the holiday season! That means cookies and holiday feasts, love, friendship and goodwill. Unfortunately it also means having to track down the perfect gift for every single person on your list, from the foodies who want fancy protein shakers to the fitness enthusiasts (who also want fancy protein shakers).
We're here to make sure that your health-obsessed loved ones get the gym gear they need to take their fitness to the next level, and to help you land the status "best gift giver in the world." It's a tricky title to earn, but the satisfaction is worth it. Especially when your to-do list is done.
Fancy Protein Shaker
You've seen a ton of protein shakers for sale, at wildly varying prices with all kinds of different bells and whistles (or none at all, for the very austere types). Your fitness fanatic is likely to already to own her own protein shaker already (because they're incredibly convenient before, during, and after exercise), but does she own a fancy one?
Did she splash out for the kind of protein shaker that's made with durable, odor-resistant, BPA- and Phthlalate-free materials? A clip for easy portability, rubber overmolding for a firm grip, and a surgical grade steel whisk that makes even the lumpiest protein shakes smooth and drinkable? Chances are she doesn't, so treat her! Choose a designer color you know your giftee likes for extra personalization, and package it up with protein shaker recipes and a tub of protein powder for that extra personal touch.
High-End Gym Bag
A gym bag seems like a place to save some dough when you're putting together a gym kit-after all, you're just carrying your clothes, your protein shaker and your gym equipment around in it. It's not like it is being pressed into hard service or is going to see any action. So most people only buy something cheap, flimsy and nylon that ends up needing to be replaced in short order because of rips, stains, or an unbearable odor that can't be erased with Febreeze.
Expensive gym bags are durable, made from rugged material that not only resists tearing, scuffing, and other damage, but are also usually treated to prevent microbial growth, keep your clothes and gym gear dry, and cut down on that unmistakable gym funk. Your gym fiend has probably wanted one for ages but has been hesitating because of the cost, so treat him! It'll be the kind of thoughtful gift that's well-appreciated.
Shoe Fitting
A fitness enthusiast's shoes are some of the most important gear they have, but it's also one of the most personal. You can't simply pluck a pair of well-reviewed shoes off the wall of the store and walk out with them; you need to be carefully fitted by professionals. They need to analyze your stride, your gait, your stance, and your feet to make sure you've got the shoes that provide the most support and balance possible, in order to improve your performance and prevent injuries. Fittings are usually free but often have to be scheduled, so chances are your exercise enthusiast hasn't had a chance to go. Treat your loved one to a shoe fitting at an athletic store to help make sure their workout is as effective as possible, and then buy them the pair of shoes that will take their fitness to the next level!
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