If there is an active woman in your life, you probably want to find the perfect gift for her. No matter what she enjoys, you'll find great ideas for making her workouts more comfortable in cold weather while helping her stay healthy and fit.
Photo Courtesy of PricegrabberEven during warm weather, my hands are cold and I've noticed plenty of other women have the same problem. If you know a cold-handed woman who would probably get outside more if she could stay warm, these hand warmers are the perfect gift idea. Is this the sexiest gift in the world? No. But I promise it will be the most appreciated.
Image courtesy of PricegrabberOne of the most important pieces in any woman's fitness wardrobe is a warm jacket to wear to the gym during cold weather or to workout outside. Fleece is a nice choice - Soft, warm, flattering and breathable. I love the Patagonia jacket because it's warm, but not as bulky as other fleece jackets I've tried and it nips in at the waist for a flattering fit. This won't offer much protection from the wind, but it will keep you warm.
Photo Courtesy of PricegrabberYoga pants have become so popular, most women wear them all the time - For yoga, weight training, outdoor workouts and even grocery shopping after a workout. These Lucy Hatha Pants are by far my favorite workout pants. I wear them almost every day in the winter - They're flattering, comfortable, soft and they don't attract lint and hair like other workout pants tend to do.
Image Courtesy of PricegrabberThe skort (aka, a skirt with shorts underneath) has been very popular with fitness buffs and Athleta has come out with a capri version that is both flattering and comfortable. You get warmth and coverage from the skirt and the tights perform quite well at keeping your legs warm while wicking away sweat. I bought two pairs of these and wear them so much, I may need several more. They're great for workouts, but you can easily wear them out and about as well. These get a big A+ from me!
Image Courtesy of PricegrabberDry skin is often a problem in winter, especially for women who exercise outdoors. The dry, cold air can really zap moisture from her skin, leaving her chapped and itchy. Burt's Bees Hand Salve is one of the better choices for protecting the skin from the elements and one of my all-time favorites. She'll really appreciate how it soothes and heals both before and after a cold winter walk.
Image Courtesy of PricegrabberIf she's an outdoorsy kind of woman but isn't crazy about having hat-hair, she might appreciate this fleece headband. I like this headband because it's snug, warm and, best of all, it has a little hole in back for the ponytail.
Photo Courtesy of PricegrabberYoga toe socks are a great idea if you're looking for a cute stocking stuffer and your lady is into yoga. It may seem a little odd, but these socks are actually perfect for yoga classes to keep the feet warm and protected. There's a five-toe construction, giving the toes freedom of movement, and there are grippers on the bottom to keep her from sliding during different poses. She could also take these out of town for hotel yoga, if she's so inclined.
Image Courtesy of PricegrabberThe Fitbit makes a great stocking stuffer as an all-around activity tracker. It tracks steps, distance, calories, stairs climbed and it even as a 3-D motion sensor to measure your overall activity. This thing will also measure how long, and how well, you sleep if you wear it at night. I wonder if it will sound an alarm every time my cat wakes me up by suffocating me, chewing on my hair, etc.? It also wirelessly uploads data to the Fitbit website for no extra charge, which is a pretty good deal.
Image Courtesy of PricegrabberHeart rate monitors have come a long way, with watches that can do everything from measure your pulse to mapping out your exact location, how long you've been working out and how far you've gone. What we haven't seen is much of a change in their overall make up...until now. Usually you have to wear a chest strap with a watch, but this armband allows you to monitor your heart rate without needing a chest strap at all. Like regular HRMs, you can track workout time, calories burned, time spent in your target heart rate zone and more. This makes a great stocking stuffer for the active woman.
I know that giving massages or other spa treatments seems a little obvious these days (or maybe lazy?). But I don't care how many times someone gives me a gift certificate for a massage -- I never get tired of it. Chances are, the woman in your life barely slows down and doesn't take much time to pamper herself. If that's the case, SpaFinder allows you to give gift certificates for a massage, spa day, facial and other luxurious treatments.
