Gifts for fitness fans
Know someone who loves fitness? Pick their favourite topic for gift ideas, with a fact to share when they open it.
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Acroyoga Balancing
In Acroyoga balancing, the base (the person on the ground) often uses their legs and core strength more than their arms to support the flyer.
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Aerobics Exercise
Aerobics was originally created in the 1960s by Dr. Kenneth Cooper as a fitness program for military pilots.
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Agility Training
Agility training for dogs can improve their focus and obedience, even outside of the agility course itself.
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Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga yoga's primary series, often called Yoga Chikitsa (yoga therapy), is designed to cleanse the body internally.
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Bodybuilding Strong
Bodybuilding, while focused on aesthetics, also significantly improves bone density.
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Boxing Training
Boxers often use weighted vests during training to increase their strength and endurance, mimicking the feeling of carrying an opponent.
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Calisthenics
Calisthenics, unlike weightlifting, requires minimal equipment, making it highly accessible and affordable.
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Crossfit
CrossFit's signature workout, "Murph," is named after Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who was killed in action in Afghanistan.
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Exercise
Just 10 minutes of exercise can significantly improve your mood.
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Group Fitness Classes
Group fitness classes often foster a sense of community and camaraderie, leading to increased motivation and adherence to exercise routines.
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Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga, despite its modern popularity, is named for the Sanskrit words "ha" (sun) and "tha" (moon), symbolizing the balancing of opposing forces within the body and mind.
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High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
HIIT workouts can be effective even if they only last 10-30 minutes.
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Home Gym Equipment
The invention of the Bowflex, a hugely popular home gym machine, was inspired by its inventor's desire to improve his own physique without needing to go to a commercial gym.
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Hot Yoga
Hot yoga studios often use radiant heat, not just ambient air temperature, to achieve the high temperatures.
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Hula Hooping
The first Hula Hoop craze started in 1958 and sold 25 million hoops in just four months.
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Jogging Regularly
Regular jogging can improve your mood by boosting endorphin levels.
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Kettlebell Training
Kettlebell training's origins trace back to Russia, where they were originally used as counterweights for weighing goods.
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Parkour Training
Parkour training often incorporates elements of gymnastics, including precision jumps and acrobatic movements.
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Personal Training
Many personal trainers supplement their income with online coaching, expanding their client base beyond their geographical limitations.
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Pilates
Pilates was originally developed to rehabilitate injured soldiers.
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Yoga Practice
The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit word "yuj," meaning "to yoke" or "to unite," referring to the union of mind, body, and spirit.
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