Christmas is just around the corner and getting the right gifts for friends and family can be a real challenge sometimes. We all have fitness oriented people in our lives. Here are some ideas on what you can get them!

• Athletic wear. Anyone who trains two to six days a week will need lots of active wear. Workout clothing takes lots of abuse from the training and can wear out quickly. T-shirts, pants, shorts, footwear are all great gifts that will surely be used.

• Training gear. Not clothing, but gear associated with the persons activity. Gloves, belts, straps for the lifter, a mat for the Yoga follower, hockey, ball, squash, swimming, running related items depending on the sport.

• Membership or dues to participate in the sport. Get a gift certificate for the gym, pool, court, class. Whatever it might be the person will use it if they already participate.

• Personal training or coaching sessions. Often the person will not spend the extra money on themselves for professional instruction but they will be thrilled to get a few sessions paid for.

• A magazine or online subscription that is related to the persons activity is always a hit.

• Tickets to a game, contest, event or a season pass to a team’s home games.

• Many serious athletes and fitness buffs are using supplements. Vitamins, quality meal replacement shakes, protein powders. If you know what the athlete is using on a regular basis pick some up.

• A gift certificate to a favorite restaurant that serves healthy choices.

• A session to a registered massage therapist for an athlete that may have sports related injuries.

These are a few ideas that will make it easier to find that right gift for the active people on your list. If you are active yourself I hope you receive something for Christmas that compliments your activity.