The pandemic has encouraged a lot of people to stay fit or even get started on their fitness journeys. 

Here are some gift ideas for this Christmas that will help you support your friends and family, who are looking to crush more goals in 2021:

Local activewear

There’s no such thing as too many leggings!

Gone are the days when everyone used to just work out in an old t-shirt, as it is now important to have the right gym clothes to support you in whatever workout you do. (READ: Beating the heat: Where to get sweat-proof activewear)

New clothes will not only motivate your fitness-loving friends on lazy days, but we can argue that athleisure is the new work-from-home uniform.

Work from home in comfortable, yet presentable sweat-wicking clothing, then get a lot of support and compression when it’s time to work out.

Gift subscriptions to fitness classes

Did your friends fall in love with a certain workout this lockdown or are they looking to enroll in a new studio?

As the country’s leading fitness studios have started online group classes and are looking to continue them after the pandemic, it would be nice to help your loved ones continue enjoy working out with others.

Get them class packages that include different workouts like yoga, pilates, barre, indoor cycling and athletic strength circuit training offered by local fitness studios.

Nutritious gifts

Getting healthy is not just about working out 5 to 6 times a week, but fueling your body with the right food is vital too!

With more plant-based products being offered in the Philippines, it’s now easier to replace those high-calorie and high-fat holiday gift boxes with ones offered by health grocers.

Healthy food choices also start from using clean ingredients stocked in your pantry, which will be helpful for those getting into home cooking this lockdown.

Local bakers who are advocate for clean eating are also making sure that your health-conscious loved ones will still be able to enjoy the usual Christmas sweetness with these treats.

Sports masks

Training during the pandemic has been made tougher due to strict protocols, but thankfully face masks made for sports are now offered in the Philippines.

The Under Armour sports mask is now available in the Philippines after the mask sold out in the UK.

Other major sports brands like Adidas, Nike and Reebok have also unveiled their own versions of face masks, but is only available in the selected countries. (READ: Safe and sporty: Major sports brands unveil face masks)

Fitness trackers

If you want to take your gift-giving up a notch, a new fitness tracker will be perfect in boosting awareness on your overall health.

Track your steps, calories burned, quality of sleep, water intake and nutrition with the world’s leading brands in activity tracking technology.

– Rappler.com

Purchase activewear for your friends with this Nike promo code.