This is it... the holiday shopping home stretch. The stockings are hung (albeit, empty for the time-being), your shopping list is mostly checked off and you are just about ready to make the spirits bright. If you’re hitting a shopping brick wall and have run out of ideas for gifts, no worries. Our 2011 Fitness Gift Guide can help you brainstorm ideas around those hard-to-shop-for folks still on your list.
The Traveler
Whether for work or pleasure, this jetsetter is constantly on the move and needs workout equipment that is mobile, low-hassle and time-efficient.
Try: Traveling trainer kit, handle grip clamshell, abs trainer
The New Year’s Fitness Newbie
Year after year, this someone pledges to kick up his or her fitness regimen, but in reality, is still a beginner at working out. This person will need simple equipment to make small, but significant lifestyle changes.
Try: pedometer, heart rate monitor, dumbbell PowerBlock
The Workaholic
This person on your list is certainly working, but not necessarily working out. For someone who is reluctant to leave the office, consider a gift that could be incorporated into his or her workspace, and doesn’t require much time.
Try: exercise ball, hand exerciser balls, Xpress 10
The Technophile
Tech-savvy gadgets get this person’s heart rate up almost as much as cardio. For the early adopter on your list, consider fitness equipment that either utilizes other gadgets they own (iPod, tablet, computer) or a futuristic view of their workouts.
Try: machines with the tech capabilities of the Diamondback 510 Ub upright bike or the Expresso S2 Interactive bike, heart rate transmitter, training pack for golf
The Bored but Buff
Already a fitness pro, this person has a fitness routine that is, well, routine. Bored or possibly hitting a plateau, he or she could benefit from finding the fun in working out again.
Try: an ElliptiGo, jump rope, BOSU ball
The Wild Card
The only thing predictable about this person is that they are unpredictable. Eclectic tastes and fluctuating goals make customizable and changeable gifts a must.
Try: a gift card to Push Pedal Pull
Good luck with your shopping. Please ask us if you need help finding the right piece of equipment to make someone’s holiday healthy and happy.