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By Hayley Gurriell, Skinny Gene Intern<\/p>\n

This is a great article from Popsugar<\/a> that suggests a variety of inexpensive gift ideas for that fit friend or family member in your life. Still need a present for that holiday party\u2019s white elephant game? Pack more punch with a combination of 3 or 4 of these items that will still keep you under the $20 cap and have everyone fighting for what you brought.<\/p>\n

Fitness Gifts That Cost Less Than the Almond Latte You Had This Morning<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Sometimes big things come in small packages, and when you’re lucky, with an even smaller price tag. Whether you’re looking for a little extra something to add to an existing gift or are on a tight budget, we have more than 15 fitness- and health-inspired gifts that do not go over the $5 mark. With prices like these, you can gift everyone on your list with ease.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. No-Crease Hair Elastics<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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No snagging or creasing make these\u00a0hair ribbons<\/a>\u00a0($4 for a pack of four) a must have for the fit fanatic in your life!<\/p>\n
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2. Theo Dark Chocolate Peppermint Stick Bar<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Give friends a boost of antioxidants by adding a\u00a0Theo Dark Chocolate Peppermint Stick bar<\/a>\u00a0($4) to their stockings.<\/p>\n
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3. Weight-Lifting Decal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Friends can show their love of fitness loud and proud with this\u00a0weight-lifting decal<\/a>\u00a0($5) that easily affixes to laptops and tablets. It peels off easy, too, so there’s no worry of sticky residue!<\/p>\n
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4. EOS Sweet Mint Smooth Sphere Lip Balm<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Whether she runs outside or lives her days on the beach, your active outdoor friend will love the\u00a0EOS Sweet Mint Smooth Sphere Lip Balm<\/a>\u00a0($3). SPF 15 will keep her lips protected, and the moisturizing balm will protect against wind or dry climates.<\/p>\n
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5. Wide Yoga Headbands<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Anyone who practices yoga \u2014\u00a0especially of the hot variety \u2014\u00a0knows that not any old headband will do. These handmade\u00a0headbands from etsy seller Fitness Fox Collection<\/a>($5) are wide and secure enough to hold hair in place \u2014\u00a0even during the sweatiest class!<\/p>\n
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6. Printable Meal Planner<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If you have a friend who likes to keep everything in check, then help her make meal and workout planning easy with this\u00a0Diet & Fitness Journal<\/a>\u00a0($4, originally $5). It includes pages for daily and weekly goals, along with resource guides containing fitness tips and a nutrition index.<\/p>\n
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7. Tea Bag Buddy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Finally a simple fix to the common teatime dilemma. The\u00a0Tea Bag Buddy<\/a>\u00a0($5) holds a tea bag firmly in place while it steeps and, when done, flips over to work as a coaster to hold the used tea bag.<\/p>\n
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8. Surefoot Foot Rubz<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Tired feet get some much-needed rest with the help of\u00a0Surefoot Foot Rubz<\/a>\u00a0($4). Using acupressure techniques, all the user has to do is roll feet over the small massage ball for instant relief.<\/p>\n
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9. DIY Mat Spray<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Anyone in your life who practices yoga will appreciate the thought that goes into making this\u00a0DIY mat spray<\/a>. Made from tea tree and lavender oils, the scent is sure to invigorate her practice.<\/p>\n
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10. Guyot Designs MicroBites Utensils<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The backpacker in your life is going to get big use out of the five-in-one\u00a0Guyot Designs MicroBites Utensils<\/a>\u00a0($4, originally $5), which works as a spoon, fork, knife, spatula, and spreader. The lightweight set won’t weigh her pack down, and it can withstand temperatures up to 450\u00b0F.<\/p>\n
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11. Exercise Ball<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Whether as a chair or a piece of workout equipment, there are so many\u00a0healthy ways to use an exercise ball<\/a>. The low price of this\u00a0exercise ball<\/a>\u00a0($5) proves that fitness doesn’t have to be expensive.<\/p>\n
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12. Homemade Granola<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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While the supplies to make our\u00a0homemade granola<\/a>\u00a0will barely break the bank, the care and effort you put into the gift will make it priceless.<\/p>\n
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13. Psssst! Dry Shampoo<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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On those days where there’s just not enough time to wash hair after a sweaty gym session, there’s\u00a0Psssst! Dry Shampoo spray<\/a>\u00a0($5, originally $6). The bottle will fit into just about any gym bag, making it the perfect stocking stuffer for almost everyone in your life.<\/p>\n
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14. Versa-Loops<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The closed-loop design of\u00a0Versa-Loops<\/a>\u00a0($3-$4) fits comfortably around the upper or lower legs, taking an everyday workout routine from ordinary to intense.<\/p>\n
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15. GOGO Yoga Mat Harness Strap<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The\u00a0GOGO Yoga Mat Harness Strap<\/a>\u00a0($4, originally $10) will help her get to yoga class with ease.<\/p>\n
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16. Twistband Shoelaces<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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These\u00a0Twistband shoelaces<\/a>\u00a0($5) are a dream! Not only will they liven up shoes with a punch of color, but\u00a0the laces also stay tied. Never again do you have to worry about tying laces mid-workout.<\/p>\n
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17. Earth Mama Lip Balm<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Smoothies aren’t just for sipping! She’ll love this tasty and nourishing\u00a0coconut-smoothie lip balm<\/a>\u00a0($3) made by\u00a0Earth Mama Angel Baby<\/a>. It’s all-natural, petroleum-free, and vegan.<\/p>\n
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18. Grease Monkey Wipes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The cyclist in your life is going to love\u00a0Grease Monkey Wipes<\/a>\u00a0($2 for a pack of three). Say goodbye to pesky chain tattoos forever!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Hayley Gurriell, Skinny Gene Intern This is a great article from Popsugar that suggests a variety of inexpensive gift ideas for that fit friend or family member in your life. Still need a present for that holiday party\u2019s white elephant game? Pack more punch with a combination of 3 or 4 of these items… <\/p>\n

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