10 last minute gift ideas available on Amazon
With Christmas approaching fast you might be looking for a few additional gift ideas. Take a look at this list of potential Christmas presents that would be perfect for someone who is new to exercise, fitness or strength training (and for those who have already started their gym routine). They are all available on Amazon and can be ordered straight away.
Before getting to the list of gift ideas, an important disclosure:
Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please understand that everything I recommend is because I honestly believe they are all helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something.
This is my favourite book on the topic of motivation and productivity. Many people I speak to say that their biggest challenge around exercise is the motivation to keep to a routine. This easy to read book from James Clear will help you to create strategies to ensure that you make to the gym on the days that you just don’t feel up to it.
More and more people are looking to do their workouts at home. This resistance band set is a great way to get started. It is perfect for anyone who isn’t ready to purchase more expensive weights that take up a lot of space.
The variety of resistance bands included can be used to ensure you workout at a sufficient intensity. This set is fantastic value for money.
New Years resolutions are just around the corner and many people will be planning to turn up to the gym in early January. The problem is that many people won’t have made a plan to follow. Gifting someone this book will assist your friend in putting together a program and help them understand which exercises will work best for their needs.
This kettlebell set looks great, doesn’t take up much space and is great value for money.
Massage guns can be a great way to make aching muscles feel more comfortable following a workout. Many of the people I work with have loved having one of these at home so that they can spend some time using it each evening.
An exercise mat is an essential bit of kit to have in a home gym to avoid the discomfort of hard floors or to protect carpets.
This is another great book that I have read that focuses on the topic of incorporating strength training into your routine to prevent muscle wasting and frailty.
The author Fred Barlett links with experts in the area and has put together this easy to read book. This will give you all the knowledge and the motivation you need to get started.
An exercise step that can be set at multiple height can be a great addition to any home gym.
This fantastic book will help you understand willpower. Find out if you are using your ‘I will’ power, ‘I won’t power or your ‘I want’ power?!
Gift someone an Audible membership. Or why not treat yourself. If you are new to Audible they offer a 30 day free trial.
There are many great books covering topics such as mindset, establishing strong habits and the basic principles of strength training. (Most of the books above are available to listen to on Audible and could be your first download for free within your trial).
