Got a fitness freak that on your list and don’t have a lot
of cash? Here are some of my favorite stocking stuffers. It would be a great
idea to give gifts (or ask for gifts) that promote your health and get that New
Year’s resolution off on the right foot.
Small business and
local folks!
Smoothie E-book. $10
My friend Natalie Duhamel wrote this. She studied nutrition
through Institute of Integrative Nutrition, so she is not just some lady with a
blender. Her e-book recipes focus on raw vegetables. They taste great and are
easy to make. I have been using
this book for a while now making smoothies. I set the blender to go and have a
supply for the week. Sometimes I supplement meals with them, use them as meal
replacements, or a quick snack before the gym when I cant eat anything heavier.
You get the book in PDF form. Great gift for a friend, couple, or yourself to
start getting some more veg in!
Downtown Nutrition: Sydney, Nova Scotia
390 Charlotte Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 1E2
You will find me at this place quite often. Some stuff I
like (hint):
-Gift Cards, $30 $50 $75 or $100.
-PB2, it is a “new peanut butter” with 85% less fat calories in regular and chocolate flavors.
-They also have Garcinia, Green
Coffee Bean, and Raspberry Ketones for weight loss.
-Plenty of high quality fitness
clothing. The only place I get my shirts for they gym.
-Maca. This stuff is supposed
give you energy and can even replace your cup of coffee. They sell it right now
for under $20 too!
-They have a great variety of
pre workout, protein powder and post workout supplements that any fitness nut
goes through frequently. The knowledgeable staff can let you know the best
supplements for you gym rat.
As stocking stuffers these are
great, way better than candy bars! Their facebook page touts.
- Quest Bars! With over
20g of protein per bars and an assortment of flavors: Strawberry Cheesecake,
Peanut Butter, Cinnamon Roll, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, White Chocolate
Raspberry, Vanilla Almond, Mixed Berry, Apple Pie, and Peanut Butter Supreme ,
Quest Bars will make anyone happy for the Holidays!
Charlene's Nutrition Centre
254 Kings Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1S 1A6
There is so much available here. Great place for special
dietary needs, organic food and natural herbal remedies.
-Vitamin B natural factors for $12.99 great
for energy and stress
-Vitamin D $10.99 sunshine vitamin.
-Vega snack packs $3.99 for energy.
-Macca chocolate bars $3.99 Again, great
for energy!
-Vitamin C natural factors $13.99 for
immune health.
-Cacao powder - great for smoothies under$20.00
-Emergency singles $1.00 I love these. Great
for fighting off the cold season.
Why would you go to a big box store for junk food when you can get healthy treats!
Stuff you have to wait for the mail for.
Acupressure Balls or Lacrosse balls. $3-$4
You lay on these and give yourself a massage. You can also use these to massage sore
muscles so your hands don’t get tired. Use on the bottom of your feet quads,
back or other problem spots. Nice little stocking stuffer.
Reaction Balls $7
This helps with speed and agility. You toss the ball and
chase it. It goes in different directions and you get a workout trying to keep
up. It is like playing catch with
a jerk! Remember that scene in “Rocky” where Micky made rock chase the
chicken…. You catch this ball you will be fast as grease lighting, but without
all the feather mess!
Pedometer $8
If someone is starting a new fitness regime in the New Year
counting steps and walking more is a great start!
Resistance Bands $14
These are fun, don’t take up much room and provide a great
resistance. Nice introduction to weight training and versatility will keep your
interest for a while.
Foam Roller $15
I use a foam roller before my workout and after. It is basally like getting a little massage. Read more about it in the description, it improves the overall health of your muscles and prevents injuries. I have a client that gets so much benefit from this I am concerned she has fallen in love with it...
Let’s talk about doing stuff with a $20 and another bill……
Stability Ball $23
I use these for everything. I do my dumbbell bench press on
them, ab crunches, and stretching. In a pinch make a great chair. No house
should be without one.
The Grid, a different type of roller $29
This is an upgrade from the other foam roller, this is
hollow so it can fit in the strap of your gym bag. Grate release and rugged.
Pilates kit. $43
Pilates requires training and instruction, but this kit is
nice and can be a thoughtful gift to someone thinking about hiring a personal
trainer.
YFITT at the YMCA
YFITT is a great opportunity to have a personal training session with highly qualified trainers in a small group setting. The best part about this is if you can not afford or are not ready for a personal trainer, this can give you a nice kick start! I do these sessions in between my regular workouts. It is the extra intensity I need for my fitness goals.
THE BEST GIFT OF ALL
A session with me. Hire me as your personal trainer to get on the right track this year! I promise fun effective workouts!
Now doesn't all that sound better than fruit cake?!
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