#HolidayGiftGuide: 5 Golden Gift Ideas for Exercise, Fitness & Health (Giveaway)


My ‘5 Golden’ series in the gift guide has been a hit so far. If you’ve missed the ‘5 Golden Stocking Stuffers or 5 Golden Gadgets’ go check them out.
In the meantime, I thought I’d do one for fitness. My goal in 6 months is a six-pack (don’t laugh). The great thing about that is I’m working out more but, I tend to get in a rut after repeating routines so, my trainer suggested that I mix it up a bit and it’s helped.
So, here’s a mixed bag of gift ideas to get fit and the great thing is that they are all on Amazon.com so it’s pretty much one stop shopping.

Aurorae Classic Yoga Mat – Available @Amazon.com — $35.00
This is the perfect mat for a yoga enthusiast or even a beginner like myself. I just started trying to get into yoga and I’m glad I’m doing it on a quality mat. I also love the vibrant colors.
Aurorae Classic Yoga Mats are ultra-thick, extra-long with focal point icon and illumination colors. Biodegradable and free from Phthalates, Latex & Silicone.  It also comes with a free Yoga Style Guide e-book. The mat measures in at 1/4″ Thick, 72″ Long.

Yoga Mat Bag by Gecko Active – Available @ Amazon.com  — $36.89 
Now you have the mat so you’re going to need the fashionable yet practical yoga bag. It also happens to be the #1 Amazon Customer Rated Yoga bag. I only bring you the best.
The Gecko Active mat bag is handmade with the highest quality and double-lined with 100% durable cotton canvas.  Measuring at 27″ long by 6.5″ diameter, it’s big enough to fit any size yoga mat(including the Aurorae mat listed above), plus all your yoga gear too. It’s also a beautiful bag. I have the white (Lotus) one but, the black and lime one are just as wonderful.

Running a Marathon For Dummies – Available @ Amazon.com – $12.98 (Giveaway)
After the New York Marathon this past November, I know so many people who said they wanted to try their hand or I should say feet, in the next marathon.  Which is why I thought this would make a great gift.
This guide will help you achieve your goal towards a marathon step-by-step.
Running a Marathon For Dummies gives you exercises, programs, and tips to improve your running stamina, speed, and overall health. It takes you from sitting on the couch through running your first 26.2 mile marathon–and beyond.
This book is even helpful for seasoned runners offering tips and advice for how to continue improving performance through drills, exercises, and other techniques.
Whether you’re new to marathons or have experience and just want to improve on what you already know then this is a great book. 

***GIVEAWAY***

It’s so good, that we’re giving a book away to a lucky reader to help get them started on the road to running a marathon. You can enter to win below. Happy running.

Muscle Roller Stick By FLEXX Sports – Available @ Amazon.com — $19.99
After all that working out you might need something to soothe those muscles. I’ve always heard people mentioning that they swore by their ‘muscle rollers’ but, I had no idea the actual benefits and good feeling until I got this roller stick from FLEXX.
Runners and other sportsmen preferably use FLEXX Sports muscle roller sticks that helps them in stretched and compressed muscles.
Its regular use on the contracted areas reduces the chronic patterns of tension in their body. Using it before and after physical exercise, you can recover your muscles while dispersing the effects of lactic acid. Get rid of the muscle pain with Flexx Sports Muscle Roller Stick!
 Here are some of the benefits of the Muscle Roller Stick:
    • Prevention of  muscle injuries
    • Getting rid of Muscle Pain and Soreness
    • Muscle recovery time acceleration
    • Improvement in the flexibility and strength of muscles
    • Relaxation after workout
    • Most importantly, IT FEELS SO GOOD!

Wahl’s Foot & Leg Massager – Available @ Amazon.com — $19.85
If you want and electric massager instead then this Wahl’s Foot & Leg Massager is perfect for a stocking stuffer. I’m really not a fan of anything going near my feet but, after a 3-mile run and workout, I decided to shower and give this a try. It was exactly what I’ve needed for a long time. I recommend it for runners, people who workout or people who are on their feet everyday like nurses and baristas.
Featuring a comfortable handheld grip, this massager is easy to use and perfect for soothing sore muscles. This is a Pressure Point massager that helps relieve pain and fatigue. 2 AAA batteries included.

I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”