Growing older doesn’t mean you have to be less active. Many older adults love to get out and work out. If you know an active senior, they might enjoy a fit gift under the tree in December.
There are ample fit gifts, from weights to something to listen to while working out. Keep reading to learn more about eleven of our top picks for fitness gifts for the older adult in your life this year.
1. Weight Set
A classic fit gift is a weight set. There are ample options, including a classic set with a variety of colors and weights for all exercise needs. There are also Adjustable Dumbbells, which take up less room and offer a higher variety of weight options.
Lifting weights offers ample health benefits. It builds muscles, maintains mass and strength, and helps lead to strong bones. It’s helpful for anyone, especially aging seniors.
2. Pickleball Equipment
Pickleball is the new game everyone wants to play, so pickleball equipment is one of the best gifts you can give to a loved one. Pickleball functions well for people of all ages and is aerobically based for maximum health benefits.
A pickleball set has everything you need to play the game for the first time or take it to the next level. This pickleball set has two paddles, four outdoor pickleball balls, two grip tapes, and one bag to carry everything to the court.
3. FitBit Watch
The FitBit is a more expensive gift, but it’s worth it if you want to provide someone in your life with a fit gift that will help in every moment. There are even swappable straps and customization options to personalize the gift.
The FitBit Inspire 3 is a classic selection and one of the more affordable FitBit options. It monitors your movements, stress levels, sleeping, and more. It also connects to your phone, making it even easier than ever to remain connected. There’s also the option to upgrade to a Premium membership for access to workouts, data, and more.
4. Healthy Recipe Books
Nutrition is a vital aspect of remaining healthy, so give a senior a chance to make themselves healthy meals with a healthy recipe book or two. Good nutrition can keep you from getting sick and defend you from heart disease, cancer, and more.
One excellent option is The Blue Zones Kitchen, focusing on recipes from an area in the world where ample people are known for living to at least 100. There’s also The Well Plated Cookbook, which goes over fast and healthy recipes with all items you can find in the grocery store.
Also check out the recipe section of ModernLifeJourney.com which features several easy to make recipes designed specifically for seniors!
5. Spotify or Audible Subscription
To power through a tricky workout, it helps to listen to something. If they have a phone with app capability, invest in a Spotify or Audible subscription to provide all the audiobooks and music they could ever want.
Spotify is more music-based but offers audiobooks and podcasts, too. Audible is oriented more towards listening to books. You can pick the option your loved one would know better.
6. Resistance Bands
Resistance bands are a simple tool for working out and they’re even easier to store. They’re also simple to adapt, so a senior can shift the intensity of the bands depending on their strength and what they need that day.
Typical resistance bands come in a pack with several weights and capacities. They open up ample workout options, excellent for the senior who enjoys yoga in your life.
7. Blender/Juicer
If a fit older adult in your life wants to eat healthier but doesn’t have the right tools, consider getting them a blender or juicer. These tools will help them create delicious, healthy beverages that are simple to pull together.
With a blender or juicer, you can combine dozens of healthy fruits and veggies into one drink with a simple touch of a button. They are simple to store right on the counter and are as simple as throwing everything into the machine and watching it work.
8. Walking Shoes
Walking offers ample benefits, including taming sweet tooths, helping the immune system, and lowering the risk of certain types of cancer. To walk properly, a quality pair of walking shoes is an ideal gift selection.
Brooks is one of the prominent walking shoe brands today, and their Ghost shoes are a practical choice for many. There are also Skechers Go Walk Slip Ins, which don’t require bending down to put on for even simple access.
9. Apple AirPods
To dominate a workout, you need something to listen to. However, you can’t listen to anything on the move without headphones or earbuds that are functional for a workout. For a senior, the ideal way to listen is with Apple Airpods.
Apple AirPods make it simple to listen to music or a podcast without distraction. They provide noise canceling, high sound and call quality, and they are resistant to sweat.
10. Oura Ring
The Oura Ring is an excellent present for anyone who wants in-depth information about their health. It looks like a pretty ring that can be worn at all times, but the intricate technology reports data right to your phone.
It has five to seven days of battery life, comes in multiple colors, and can be sized to perfectly fit the finger of the wearer. You can track sleep, stress, activity, heart rate, and more. It syncs with most apps on the phone and is even HSA and FSA-eligible.
11. Mini Stepper
A mini stepper might seem like an outdated machine, but it’s simple to use and valuable for seniors who can’t do anything too strenuous but want to remain active throughout the rest of their day.
The Niceday Stepper is small enough to fit anywhere in the home and comes with bands to provide balance when standing up. It’s quiet, promotes a healthy body, and allows a senior to work out no matter where they are and what time it is.
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