ENTRY FEE TO A RACE OR FITNESS EVENT
Give the gift of finish-line glory. Races and marathons often charge
an entry fee—pick up the tab for a fitness-minded recipient.
Check online for your local runner's club.
MASSAGE GIFT CERTIFICATES
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Research has linked rubdowns to decreased pain, better sleep,
immunity boosts and more. Massage Envy has locations
nationwide—a $49 monthly membership buys one massage a
month. At massageenvy.com.
LOCAL CSA MEMBERSHIP
Community Supported Agriculture
gives your recipient fresh local
food, and it gives a boost to nearby
farmers. A membership usually
covers operation costs and farmer
salaries. Find a local CSA at nal.
usda.gov.
ACUPUNCTURE
TREATMENTS
Devotees swear by this traditional
Chinese healing practice. Locate
a practitioner at Acufinder.com;
rates typically range from $60$120 per session.
PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS
One-on-one workouts are motivating and keep workouts fresh.
Most gyms have trainers on staff, or you can snag a local deal on a
flash sale site like Groupon.com.