CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR THE FITNESS FANATIC!

Are you still joggling ideas on the best Christmas gift to buy for your fitness fanatic spouse, friend, colleague, etc. No matter your budget, there are numerous options to choose from. I have listed a few gifts that I would love and I believe many fitness fanatics would love too. These are also great home fitness tools you could grab for yourself.

Set of resistance bands. You can find them in most sports shops, amazon stores, for those in Lagos, Nigeria, you can find at the GAME stores at the Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki.

If your recipient already has a game console, the Zumba core kinetic would make a fantastic gift. You can order this at the zumba.com website

For the boxing fanatic, a new pair of gloves like this would be nice. You can get this particular ones on amazon. Otherwise check your local sports shop.

You may think that a fitness fanatic should have an ab wheel, but you never know. A nicely coloured one like this could make this gift a special one. You can get this on amazon. Most sorts shops would also have similar ones.

A set of dumbbells would definitely be appreciated. Just be sure that your recipient has the space for this. You can find this set on amazon. For those in Lagos, the Game Stores sells similar sets. Nassau Sports in Surulere also sells some.

A good sports bag would always be appreciated. Buying your recipient their favorite sport brand or favorite colour can make this gift one to remember. You can order this bag on amazon.

You can never go wrong with a gift card. If your recipient is a zumba lover, this gift card would be very appreciated. Otherwise, you could give him/her a gift card from his/her favourite sports shop. I certainly would love a gift card from zumba.com

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