Athletic Gifts for Her
Finding a gift for a female athlete can be an overwhelming prospect; any sporting goods store, especially for a non-athlete, can be a daunting room full of shoes and sports bras. However, with a little knowledge of what the gift recipient likes and is involved with, an athletic-style gift can be thoughtful, stylish and practical.
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Cardio
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Cardio is done to improve the function of the heart and lungs; most people associate activities like walking, running and cycling with cardio exercise. It is also an effective way to burn fat. One helpful tool for cardio activity is a GPS-enabled sports watch. A sports watch tracks time and pacing of miles run, while the GPS feature helps women track where they are. The GPS feature typically drives up the cost of sports watches; if it is out of the gift-giver's price range, a regular sports watch that times running or cycling splits would do in a pinch.
Resistance
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Resistance training, also known as strength training, is designed to build muscle mass. Building muscle mass is key in burning fat. This type of training is often associated with lifting weights. A weight set is a good gift; this way, a woman can work out in the privacy of her own home. Another ideal gift would be a membership to a local gym. Pumping iron can lead to rough hands with callouses, which aren't exactly feminine. A pair of weight-lifting gloves would be ideal for an athletic woman as it protects the hands. Some brands even provide extra wrist support. There are several brands of gloves out there that work very well..
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Sport-specific
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Some women participate in various sports outside of the weight room or track; a gift that is suitable for her specific sport would be generous and thoughtful. For example, a golfer would most likely enjoy a supply of golf balls or a new putter. Someone who plays tennis could use a new supply of tennis balls or a new racket. A female soccer player would benefit from a soccer ball or a pair of new cleats, while a swimmer may get a lot of use out of a pair of goggles or flip-flops. When searching for a gift for a female athlete, a gift-giver should think of the particular sports in which the woman participates.
General Athletic Gifts
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Female athletes use certain things. One gift idea would be a monogrammed gym bag so that the gift recipient can have a stylish way to tote her supplies to and from the gym. Other ideas include a water bottle, compression socks and workout clothing. Athletes, especially those who participate in a lot of cardio activities, often go through shoes at a rapid rate. A gift of sneakers would probably be much appreciated, though the giver may want to either take the recipient with him to make the purchase, or give a gift card so that the recipient can pick out the shoe that fits her foot best.
Team-specific
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Workout gear can be very personal to an athlete, especially for women. Clothing must fit appropriately, while other accessories can very much be up to individual preferences. One way to satisfy an athlete is to determine what her favorite sports team is, either collegiate or professional, and purchase an item that has that team's logo. Ideas include a sweatshirt, blanket and jewelry. A woman can use these items either at the game or while watching it on television.
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