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Is your sweetheart the kind of person who is more at home in gym shoes than high heels? If so, you probably want to give your fit guy or gal a Valentine’s Day gift that with enhance their healthy lifestyle. Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and it’s not too late to grab these last minute gifts for your fit valentine:
On the Go Fitness Equipment
It’s hard to find quality jump ropes in your local gym. Spare your sweetie the annoyance of using a crappy jump rope by giving them the SKLZ Weighted Speed Rope $17. Better yet, pair it with a gift certificate for a boxing lesson for your aspiring fighter. Resistance bands like the Techno Earth Set of 5 Bands are a great choice for travelers and people who don’t always have time to hit the gym.
Fitness Clothing / Accessories
Does your sweetheart’s gym apparel consist of torn up tees from their fraternity days? Now is the best time to replace their beat up old clothes without ripping on their alma mater. Buy him a few Under Armour Charged Cotton Short Sleeved T-shirts $24 in his favorite colors. They dry 5 times faster than regular cotton tees. For the yogi in your life, run to your local lululemon store and pickup a yoga bag like the Yogi Tote III $54. Stuff the bag with a few accessories like the Dri Sweat Edge Women’s Headband $3.99 and a case of Cherry Pie Larabars $19.88 to treat your sweetheart to an extra special gift.
Heart Healthy Treats
Red wine and dark chocolate is a classic food combination that is good for both your tastebuds and heart. Pick up a bottle of chocolate dessert wine like Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Desiree Chocolate Dessert Wine $14 and pair it with Dean & Deluca Red Wine Truffles $48.
A Couples Experience Gift
I’m a hug fan of experience gifts. They last longer in your memory than physical gifts. Plus, they bring you two closer together. Try a relaxing gift like massage for two if you both have been stressed out lately, or go take a fun fitness class together. At Chelsea Piers in New York City, you can even take indoor surfing lessons. Try something that will get you laughing, and you’ll be giving the greatest gift of all.
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