Top Holiday Gifts for The Fitness Lover In Your Family!<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Holiday time is here, and that means searching for the perfect gift for the special someone in your life\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
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We all know how difficult that can be to figure out what they don\u2019t already have, what they may like, and what may be useful.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0\u2028\u2028As a personal trainer, we get asked all the time what might be a good gift for the fitness lover in a person\u2019s family, so I put together a list of items that any fitness lover would love to receive whether they are working out for weight loss, on diet plan, or just getting stronger!<\/p>\n
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Check out our Holiday shopping guide for fitness lovers below!\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u20281. Soft Tissue Mobilization tools<\/p>\n
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If you spend enough time in the gym tearing muscles down, you know that soft tissue work is important to keeping you healthy and strong. \u2028\u2028One of the hottest items for fitness enthusiasts right now is the Theragun, which is a percussive massage gun made to soothe sore muscles, increase blood flow and reduce soreness\u2026 While you can find cheaper brands for this type of device, Theragun is a sturdy device that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n
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2. High Quality Shaker Cups<\/p>\n
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Plastic shaker cups are a thing of the past\u2026 Especially when you make protein shakes daily, or drink them on the road where they may sit in your car (gross). \u2028\u2028In 2020, the stainless steel shaker cup is the way to go. Insulated to keep your beverage at the desired temperature, and the steel won\u2019t leave that rotten protein drink smell. To top it all off, they look sleek and are easy to clean!<\/p>\n
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\u00a0\u2028\u2028Blender Bottle has a great cup that you can purchase here!\u00a0<\/p>\n
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3. HRV Tracking Devices\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The basic fitbit, and step tracker is a tool of the past\u2026 The future of fitness tracking lies in HRV tracking. Devices like the Oura Ring, and Whoop band are the perfect gift for the fitness lover in your life. \u2028\u2028HRV, which stands for Heart Rate Variability, is a metric which can track your body\u2019s readiness for training\u2026 A low HRV means you should take it easy and recover, and a high HRV means you\u2019re ready to go. \u2028\u2028They combine sleep data, HRV and overall stress to guide the user on how to train to get the best results. \u2028\u2028Users can find themselves holding themselves accountable and making huge strides in their health by using data to guide their training and lifestyle decisions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Here at Gage Strength Training, we are big fans of the Oura Ring which you can learn more about here.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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4. The right shoes!\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Running shoes aren\u2019t good for weightlifting or cross training, and crosstraining shoes are not good for running! \u2028\u2028A Running shoe typically has a thick, soft sole that absorbs repetitive impact on concrete to protect a runners\u2019 joints from wear and tear. This comfort, however, does not provide a lot of stability when it comes to weightlifting. \u2028\u2028If the fitness lover in your life does Crossfit, or other types of cross training with weights, then you should look for a cross training shoe with a flat and stiff sole to provide a stable force to carry heavy weights on top of. \u2028\u2028<\/p>\n
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