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<\/h1>\n<\/h1>\nFit Gifts \u2013 Wrapping Up Health for the Holidays<\/span><\/p>\n Some of us love getting gifts that help us workout more or differently. But some of these are the kind that involve a little cautionary advice: if someone is not currently exercising and isn\u2019t likely to want to, then giving the gift of fitness can feel like code for \u201cYou\u2019ve gained a few pounds this year, haven\u2019t you?\u201d Don\u2019t go there. If your loved one is happy sitting on the couch then a couple new throw pillows might be more appropriate, but otherwise, here\u2019s our list of gifts that help folks stay fit or get fitter:<\/p>\n Stability Ball.<\/span> These large inflatable balls are great for core and balance work and deflate so you can throw them in a suitcase and take them on the road. Sizes are height based, so check the back of the box for a sizing guide. Cost: $18-35. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Line with parchment paper. Pour in melted dark chocolate and smooth evenly across baking sheet. Top with chopped pistachios and sea salt. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Break into pieces.<\/p>\n Try adding additional toppings, such as dried fruit (raisins or cranberries), unsweetened coconut, ground ginger, citrus zest.<\/p>\n And don\u2019t forget a healthy gift for yourself that only you know you need. Maybe it\u2019s delegating more tasks at your job, or hiring someone to clean your house so you have a little more time in the new year. Things like new athletic shoes, sports bras and other gear where fit is important are best bought by their user, so don\u2019t wait for someone else to get those for you. Fit Gifts \u2013 Wrapping Up Health for the Holidays Some of us love getting gifts that help us workout more or differently. But some of these are the kind that involve a little cautionary advice: if someone is not currently … Continue reading
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\nYoga Mat.<\/span> Great to have one at home and one at work. Heck, keeping one in the trunk of the car means you\u2019re always ready for a quick Down Dog. Cost: $12-40.
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\nHealth Club or Group Exercise Passes. <\/span>A health club pass could get someone who doesn\u2019t currently use a gym in the habit. Cost: $7-12 each, though some discounts may apply for a large number of passes.
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\nA Fit Monitoring Gadget.<\/span> Whether it\u2019s a FitBit, a pedometer, a heart rate monitor, or any number of devices that help wearers help themselves, these gifts do all kinds of things and run the map in terms of price. Options abound, and if the choices make your head swim, check out consumer reports, or default to a simple heart rate monitor or pedometer.
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\nMusic.<\/span> Tunes make any workout better. You can give an MP3 player so your loved one can play his or her jams or consider an iTunes or music gift card. Or \u2013 the more personal and old school route \u2013 make them a mixed CD or preload music onto the player you give them. MP3 players start as low as $10-15.
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\nA Massage.<\/span> Can you ever go wrong with this one? Even people who wouldn\u2019t be caught dead in a pair of running shoes will happily flop down for a little deep tissue work.
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\nA Healthy Experience.<\/span> A commitment to take a friend or loved one skiing, on a hiking or canoe trip, is the kind of once-in-a-lifetime gift memories are made of. Agreeing to babysit for a friend so he or she can get in a workout here or there or join a weekly meditation group might remove a final barrier to true fitness.
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\nLocal and Healthy Food.<\/span> Make learning about and enjoying healthy food easier for someone you care about, even on the run. Combine that with a few of your favorite recipes (you can even put them in a book or binder), a cookbook, or a dish you\u2019ve made yourself, and you\u2019ve got a very hearty offering. Or make a personalized fruit and nut basket, choosing your own fruits and nuts from your local Martin’s produce department.
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\nMake this salty-sweet combo that gives you a double shot of antioxidants. Package your bark in decorative bags and tie with a festive ribbon.
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\nDark Chocolate Pistachio Bark<\/span><\/p>\n\n8 <\/span>ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa powder or more), melted
\n1\/4 <\/span>cup pistachios, shelled and chopped
\n1\/4 <\/span>teaspoon sea salt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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