In theory, buying a gift for your most health-conscious friend or family member should be easy. But in reality, it can be pretty complicated. You don’t want to buy them something that risks suggesting you think they should be spending more time at the gym. You don’t want to start getting into food options, especially if you don’t know exactly which ingredients they’re into and which they avoid. It can be hard to pick something they’ll actually use, appreciate, and love.
The key to finding the perfect gift for the wellness guru in your life (and, really, anyone) is to focus on what you do know about their preferences. Do they love yoga? Chances are good they don’t need another mat, but maybe they could use a similar accessory. Have you heard them say how they want to get more into meditating? Choose something to help get them started. Do you know they spend an hour at the gym each day? They could almost definitely use yet another pair of leggings. Below are some options to get you started:
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