The holiday celebrations are a great time for families to get together. You share good food, drink and face the same problem every year; what present should you get for your dad?
It’s always been hard to know what to get a loved one; you want to get the gift just right.
But in the modern world, where instant gratification is the norm it is increasingly hard to find something they want.
Instead, you should consider choosing something that they need, even if they don’t know they need it yet!
Let’s face it; one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to get in better shape.
You can help your father actually achieve it this time; buy him a healthy gift and get him started today; there’s no need to wait until the New Year!
Pick from one of these 15 healthy holiday gifts for fathers. He won’t be disappointed.
1. Fitness Watch
A good fitness watch will do more than just tell your dad the time. It can record your daily movements, distance travelled, heart rate and a host of other useful information.
Whether your father is already a fitness fanatic or needs a little motivation to get going, the fitness watch will be the perfect gift and well received.
2. The FF30X Program
Wanting to get into shape and knowing how to get started are two very different things. Get your dad a subscription to the Fit Father FF30X program.
He’ll get lots of tips on how to start working out, lose weight and gain muscle.
He’ll also receive all the support he needs to successfully transform his body; you won’t recognize him next year!
3. Gym Membership
Another good way of motivating your father to get healthier is to buy gym membership for him.
You’ll need to include a few sessions with a trainer to help your father use the weights properly.
Of course, to really inspire your dad you can sign up to the same gym or even the FF30X program to workout with him; you’ll get healthier together!
4. Pedometer
One of the easiest ways to start improving your dad’s health is to get him moving more.
The pedometer is a great way of doing this as your dad will instinctively start monitoring his step count and want to increase it on a daily basis!
5. Grilling Cook Book
Whether your father loves to cook or not he almost certainly takes over when summer arrives and the barbeque makes a return to the scene.
By getting him a grilling cookbook you can quietly inspire him to try some new cooking methods and revitalize his diet!
It might just give your mum a night off as well!
6. Stress Slime
An unusual but fun gift is slime. This has become very popular as a stress relieving tool which can be extremely beneficial for his health.
Of course, this is a very small gift, so you might want to get something else as well!
7. Wall Mounted Desk
If your dad works from home and spends a lot of his time sitting he might appreciate a stand-up desk.
This is also a good space saver.
There are many different stand-up desks available and most will adjust to accommodate a chair as well, allowing your dad to alternate his working position and keep the blood flowing.
8. Hiking Maps
Hiking maps and a plan for a hiking trip with you is a great gift!
Your father will have the opportunity to exercise in the fresh air while spending quality time with you.
It’s difficult to find a better gift than time sharing!
Of course, if hiking is not your thing then you could try paddle boarding, cycling or any number of other activities.
9. Chin-Up Bar
What man doesn’t want to be able to do ten chin-ups effortlessly?
More importantly who wants to practice when others are watching?
Get your dad a chin-up bar and he can practice in private until he’s ready to show off to you.
It might be worth practicing yourself if you don’t want to be shown up by him!
10. Martial Arts Lessons
A great way to start moving and once again spend quality time with your dad is to sign up to lessons for a sport that neither of you have tried before.
Preferably make it one that your dad is interested in.
The fact that you will be going with him means that you’ll both be committed and will see the lessons through.
11. Set of Weights
This is another great gift which can help your dad build muscle and complete a huge range of different exercises in the comfort of his own home.
This is especially important if he hasn’t exercised in a while.
Dumbbells or kettlebells are not just for weight lifting, they can be used when doing squats and many other exercises to improve the effectiveness of each exercise.
12. Smoothie Maker
If your dad has a passion for his beer or fizzy drinks then give him a gentle shove in the right direction by giving him a smoothie maker, some suggested recipes and even the ingredients to make the first couple.
With any luck he’ll be hooked and his sugary fizzy drinks can fade into the past.
He could even use it to whisk up the shake recipe from our 1-Day Meal Plan.
13. Headphones
If your dad enjoys his music at home then a pair of noise cancelling headphones will help him to de-stress and unwind.
This is great for his cortisol levels and overall health.
If he is already into fitness then behind the ear headphones are great for most activities and will encourage him to exercise harder, the right tunes can make a difference to the tempo of your activity.
14. Magazine Subscription
You may not have considered getting your father a magazine subscription but it is a great way of allowing him to explore healthier foods and fitness on his own terms.
Subscribe, and pay, for his annual subscription to a men’s health magazine.
Every month he’ll be able to try out a new exercise and learn lots of useful facts. You’ll see the change in him as the year passes.
15. Event day
Finally you can always get your father an event day.
This will allow him to completely relax and remove him from the everyday stresses.
While racing round the track in a F1 car might not directly improve his health it will de-stress him which is good news for his heart health.
There are a huge range of activities to choose from and if your father is already very active you can always opt for a rock climbing or pot-holing experience!
Summary
It’s not as hard as it seems to get your father the perfect healthy holiday gift, no matter what your budget is.
There is certain to be something on this list which you know will appeal to your dad.
He’ll be very grateful and you can enjoy the moment, happy that you are helping him to get healthier, even if he doesn’t realize it.
Your new friend & health coach,
Dr. Anthony Balduzzi
Founder, The Fit Father Project
Dr. Anthony is a men’s health, weight loss, & muscle-building expert exclusively for busy fathers. After watching his own Dad lose his health and pass away at the young age of 42, Dr. Anthony committed his life to helping busy men stay healthy for their families.
Brotherhood Nickname: “Mr. Results”
Bragging Rights: Has helped over 10,000 fathers lose over 75,000lbs and rebuild lean muscle
If you’re interested in a proven and completely laid out “done-for-you” weight loss meal plan & workout routine – designed for you as a busy man…
I’d recommend you read the program overview letter for our Fit Father 30-Day Program (FF30X). Inside FF30X, you’ll receive:
- The simple & delicious Fit Father Meal Plan
- The metabolism boosting Fit Father 30X Workout (under 90 min/week)
- VIP email coaching where I’ll personally walk you through the program
Read the FF30X Program overview letter here to see how our plan can help you lose weight – without the complication & restriction of normal diets.
*Please know that weight loss results & health changes/improvements vary from individual to individual; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice – simply very well-researched info on holiday gifts for fathers.
