Healthy Holiday Gift-Giving Guide

Don’t let the stress of finding the "perfect" gift for that special someone take all the fun out of gift-giving. This holiday season, help others reach or keep up with their holiday fitness goals by giving gifts that encourage health and wellness. From fitness gear and clothing to gadgets and videos, here are 50 ideas to get you started!

Fitness Fashion:

A new pair of Vionic gym shoes with Orthaheel Technology for walking or running makes a great present.
Headbands are awesome for keeping the sweat and stray hairs at bay.
Everyone needs a new pair of wicking workout pants.
Socks wear out quickly and are always a welcome gift.
A new sports bra to support you through your hardest workouts.

Cold Weather Gear

Vionic Juniper slippers for staying cozy and supported at home.
Keep fingers and hands warm and never miss a text with touchscreen gloves.
Thermal underwear helps keep legs warm during winter workouts.
Traction cleats keep slippage at bay in wet and icy weather.
It’ll be easier to walk through the wind and snow with a multipurpose balaclava.

Healthy Gadgets

A heart rate monitor keeps workouts at the right pace.
Acti vity trackers keep track of fitness minutes effortlessly.
A digital scale can keep track of fitness progress.
Give the gift of a pair of headphones to help keep the beat on walks or runs.
Phone armbands and belts are great tools to stay hands-free while listening to music or audio books.

Fitness Gear/Equipment

Resistance bands pack easily and make working out on the go possible.
Exercise balls are so versatile, almost anyone can find an exercise (or 3!) using one.
Something as simple as a deck of exercise cards can mix up a workout rut.
Give a mini trampoline for a fun new way to get in some cardio.
A set of kettlebells can build muscle and cardiovascular fitness at the same time.

Workout DVDs

A cardio DVD for when it's too cold to go for a run or a walk (like Coach Nicole's series of DVDs).
Zumba DVDs make feeling the burn more fun.
Give the gift of yoga videos for calorie burn, weight loss or stretching.
A bodyweight training DVD helps build muscle without a bunch of equipment.
Get more done in less time with a HIIT exercise video.

Inspirational Reading

Inspirational quote books can keep motivation high. To learn about the inspiration behind SparkPeople and how it can change lives, check out The Spark.
Give the gift of a favorite biography this holiday season.
Wrap up a book about the latest science behind healthy eating (such as The Spark Solution).
A book exploring a new type of exercise can keep your loved one from hitting a plateau.
Books about beauty and style are great for someone in a slump or who likes to keep up on the latest trends.

Healthy Gourmet Food

Various fruit boxes and baskets are excellent presents.
Healthy snack boxes are easily shipped to your loved one’s front door.
Coffee and tea assortments make for satisfying holiday treats.
There’s a gourmet jerky flavor available for just about every taste.
Vinegars are a great way to add a little flavor to any meal.

Food Packing Essentials

A variety of bento boxes makes packing lunches fun.
Taking portable utensils means never having to hunt for a plastic set.
Eating homemade warm soup on a cold day is easy when you pack an insulated food jar.
Packing meals has never been cooler when you choose from an assortment of lunch bag styles.
Silicone molds are great for carrying lots of food—from frozen smoothies to nuts and trail mix.

Cookbooks

Make good food fast with Vionic Innovation Lab member Dr. Weil's new cookbook.
Meatless Mondays are a cinch with a new vegetarian cookbook.
Slow cooker recipes are a real time-saver and are so good to come home to!
Finding a new favorite vegetable dish is a snap with a vegetable cookbook.
A smoothie recipe book filled with healthy ideas would make a great gift.

Cooking Gadgets

Turn your veggies into nutrient-packed noodles with a spiralizer.
A new slow cooker helps with meals on busy days.
Skip the soda and add natural flavors to plain water with an infusion water bottle.
Heating up healthy meals is a snap with a food steamer.
Store and reheat leftovers in the same glass storage containers.

About Vionic Footwear
Vionic footwear merges unparalleled biomechanical technology with versatile, modern design fit for every occasion. Developed by Phillip Vasyli, renowned Australian podiatrist and founder of Orthaheel® Technology, Vionic shoes help restore natural foot function and relieve heel pain, promoting a more active lifestyle. Vionic’s footwear and orthotic inserts are also endorsed by noted integrative medicine expert, Dr. Andrew Weil. With premium materials, artful construction and streamlined silhouettes, Vionic’s men’s and women’s collections provide standout style with exceptional comfort and functionality.

Shop for more cozy, supportive gifts from Vionic Shoes here.

For additional information about Vionic with Orthaheel Technology, please visit VionicShoes.com.

Healthy Holiday Gift-Giving Guide

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