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You’ve already completed the holiday body wash, lotion, and candle shopping spree. Maybe you even got wild and grabbed some boxes of assorted chocolates and gift cards to everyone’s favourite big-name retailer. These are the typical “I don’t know you that well, but I at least understand the human experience” presents. Do you want to move beyond the basics and be known as the ultimate gifter? Put down that novelty mug— please— and read on for the perfect assortment of presents for that health-conscious boss, your yogi cousin, and more. CLOTHES 1 • Yoga Pants… With POCKETS Sure, it’s possible to shove your phone into your bra or the waistband of your pants… but is it comfortable? (Go ahead. Ask this in the middle of a gym. The answer will be a resounding NO.) Give the gift of storage space. You’ll never see more excitement than a woman’s eyes lighting up as she says “ohmygod it has pockets.” Mila High-waisted Pocket Leggings | Fabletics | XXS-3X, Inseam Options | 2 for $24 ($54 regular) GD Fashion Women Yoga Leggings | Amazon | XS-XL | 24+ Colour Options | $25 Contrast Mesh Leggings w/ Phone Pocket | SHEIN | S-XL | $10 2 • Workout Sets Why does wearing a matching top + bottoms set feel so luxurious? Why do we suddenly feel like our life is together just because our leggings are the same color as our sports bra? We can't give you the psychology behind the feeling, just some recommendations. Fit Basic Mesh Panel Set | boohoo | 6-12 | $15 bbmee Yoga Outfits for Women 2 Piece Set | Amazon | S-L | $24.99 Vital Seamless Leggings and Top | Gymshark | XS-XL | $50 + $30 GEAR 3 • Glute Bands Somehow simultaneously the best and worst addition to your lower body workouts, resistance bands add... well, resistance to body-weight exercises. Great for that person always obsessing over Instagram influencers' booty workouts. ("I mean, have you seen Jen Selter?") GLUTE LOOP™ | Bret Contreras (The Glute Guy) | $20 Bala Booty Bands Set of 5 | Etsy | $19 Recredo Booty Bands, 3-pack | Amazon | $18.99 4 • Water Bottles Okay, to be fair, everyone drinks water. But going to the gym without a water bottle is almost sacrilege. You either end up with the driest mouth in the world, or you have to buy a plastic water bottle that 1. tastes weird and 2. is bad for Mother Earth. So save your friend some cash and the Earth some plastic, and check these reusable, BPA-free water bottles out. Embrava Sports Water Bottle w/ 1-click Open | Amazon | 32oz | $21.95 Vmini Water Bottle, New Straw Lid | Amazon | 32oz | $22.99 Takeya Actives Insulated Bottle w/ Insulated Spout Lid | Target | 18oz | $23.99 Brita Premium Filtering Water Bottle | Amazon | 26oz | $19.94 5 • And more... Some miscellaneous treats for the active loved one/acquaintance/secret snowflake who you absolutely need to shop for within the week because oh no Chanukah starts next Sunday and Christmas next Wednesday where'd the month go — A MEMBERSHIP Finally, if you know them well enough, treat them to a membership, a package of classes or personal training, or a gift certificate to the fitness center they frequent. We even have customizable holiday-themed cards for all you last-minute gifters. Shh.. we won't date it 😉 Gift Cards @ CAC The countdown begins! But now you have all the knowledge you need to grab the perfect present for your fitness-fanatic neighbor. Don't sweat it. (Until you get to the gym, of course.)

As we approach the holidays and the New Year, there tends to be a focus on goals: Should we have goals that span the holidays, or just enjoy being in the present? Have we met the resolutions we had set for ourselves for 2019? What goals are we looking towards for the upcoming New Year? Goals are great to have, both in and out of the club; BUT, they can also be overwhelming at times. They tend to be focused more on the future and on our hypothetical selves (who we will be after we meet those goals.) How do we balance goal-setting with consideration of our present selves and situations? This is where intentions come in handy! If goals are the desired outcomes to an actionable plan, intentions can be thought of as the starting point for that plan. For example, if your goal is to lose 1 pound of body fat, you might start with the intention to fuel your body with foods that make you feel good. This intention focuses on the positive. Without this mindset, though, you may instead decide to deprive yourself of all your favorite foods and count calories... only to find yourself binge-eating a pint of Ben & Jerry's at midnight. This leads to a spiral of guilt and self-deprecation, when your original goal was formed in order to feel better, not worse! If goals are something you want to accomplish and do, intentions are the way you want to feel and to be. We are human beings, and not human doers, after all. I often start or end my yoga classes at CAC asking everyone to think about or reflect on their intentions. Taking some time to get clear with what you want out of a session- whether yoga or lifting- can ultimately help you reach your goals. More importantly perhaps, intentions can allow you to live in the present moment with more joy, despite and not because of the variable outcomes of your goals. As you think about your goals this holiday season don't forget those daily intentions. It will bring more peace to your present, and your future self will thank you!

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