She starts her day at dawn, juggles work and home life, and still manages to look great at the end of the day. This is not some genetic miracle. She is as fit as she is because she constantly works on her figure. Between a good stationary bicycle and a box of chocolates, she would probably prefer the prior. Besides, chocolates and other such sugar-rich food items are inconsiderate gift ideas to someone who is obviously watching her weight. Look into gifts for fitness buffs. Instead of giving her another clichéd gift like a bottle perfume that she may potentially be allergic to, why not make a gift of longevity? There are many fitness gifts in the market, each targeting a specific part of the body—the abs, the buttocks, the arms, or the thighs. Other women want more oomph in their cardio workouts.
Here are some examples of gifts fitness lovers cherish:
1. Nike+ iPod Sport Kit (and a Sportsuit Sensor+ from Marware for non-Nike users)
This iPod Sport tool contains an accelerometer the size of a wad of gum that you can easily insert in your Nike+ shoes (or you can use Marware’s Sportsuit Sensor+ to put your hardware in the tongue of your non-Nike trainers). This hardware connects to also a tiny receiver that you can plug into your iPod’s port with a permanent battery meant to last a thousand hours (that translates to 1,000 days or 2 years and a little over 7 months for people who work out an hour a day). Once you are plugged in, then you can measure the time, pace and distance you have covered during your daily jogs or walks. The data is about 90% accurate. Users can opt for the Basic Workout or the Power Song on the menu of your iPod under Nike+ iPod. The Sports Kit also allows you to get interactive by competing with friends on the Nike+ site, serving as a good motivator. If she is a gear-head and she does not have a kit yet, she is definitely going to love this.
2. Treadmill with a laptop cradle
If the woman in your life works from home (e.g., writer, web developer, etc.), she might want to spice things up a little by incorporating some cardiovascular exercise on the job. This can get the creative juices going and keep her alert whenever she gets bored with the humdrum of just sitting in front of the computer, trying to figure out the next thing to put in. As you know, exercise produces endorphins which make people happier (and therefore, more likely to be productive and creative). If she has an existing treadmill but she does not have the laptop attachment, you can get her a separate laptop stand she can attach to her treadmill or to her stationary bike. It is a great gift for women constantly working on the computer.
3. Comfortable Yoga Sticky Mats
Give her a pair in different colors that she will like. That way, she can have something to use while the other one is in the wash.