Ten Great Gifts for Female Aerobics Instructors

If you have a gym membership, you might be well acquainted with the in-house aerobics instructor. Purchasing a gift to honor their dedication to your fitness may be as simple as an extra tip, or you may choose to purchase a specific gift with them in mind. Aerobics instructors are often energetic, contagious personalities, which means that shopping for them can be quite fun, but what is a respectable gift for your aerobics instructor? Here are ten great gift ideas for aerobics instructors.

1. Gym Bag - Many aerobics instructors carry specific gym bags to work with them, but it's always nice to receive the gift of a "stuffed" gym bag. A monogrammed white towel, a few power bars, scrunchies, a brush, and hair clips if your aerobics instructor has medium to long hair, and a notepad with pen for jotting down quick notes are all nice additions to the bag, which might be used to hold an alternate set of gear.

2. Watch with Second Hand - Many aerobics instructors are hard on their watches. A nice watch with a second hand and waterproof housing is an excellent gift that will let them know you're thinking about them. Second hands are necessary for checking pulse rates, and if you're a busy aerobics instructor, the watch itself will help you stay on schedule.

3. Planner - Aerobics instructors as well as busy friends will enjoy having a nice planner to keep information straight. Have it monogrammed for additional class and include a high end pen set. This type of calendar is a great item for several reasons; it is completely portable, and they can write in it.

4. Spa Basket - What's better than a soothing bath after a heavy workout? A soothing bath plus lotion! One of the most thoughtful gifts for your aerobics instructor is the gift of pampering. Either purchase a spa treatment and massage gift certificate at a local pampering place, or invent your own spa gift basket so your instructor can take a moment for herself. No time to create a basket? Buy one ready for giving.

5. Jewelry - Aerobics themed jewelry is fun and fashionable. From a handweight pin adorned with Swarovski crystals to a tiny sterling silver aerobics gal pendant, aerobics jewelry can be so cute! A lot of instructors wear pins on their purse strap or jacket, a symbol of their dedication to fitness.

6. Apparel and Awareness - A great way to show your aerobics instructor how much you care about their dedication to fitness and to promote Breast Cancer awareness is to purchase apparel and accessories for a cause. Less Bounce offers Pink Aerobics t-shirts, sports bras, and accessories with the Less Bounce logo. When you purchase Pink Aerobics items from this UK company, they donate a portion of the cost of the items to a UK breast cancer charity, a reminder that the Breast Cancer tragedy is worldwide.

7. Recognition - Sometimes one of the best gifts is one of recognition. Have each member of an aerobics class make a page for a scrapbook and assemble it "from the class" or from a particular group of students. This simple book might not be much to each individual who creates a page, but the teacher will recognize it as a collaborative effort to thank her for all her hard work helping get the class into shape.

8. Entertainment - Consider having several members of class put on an end of the year skit to entertain your aerobics instructor with funny poems, plays, dance sketches, and amusing acts. After all, she has been in front of all of you, embarrassing moments and all, to help coach you through your aerobics moves. Be sure to buy a small tiara so she can feel like queen for a day.

9. An Oversized Zip Up Hoodie - It sounds like an unusual item to purchase for a holiday gift, but a size 1x hoodie is great for aerobics instructors who want to throw something on over their outfit and head out quickly. Have it monogrammed with an aerobics icon for an added touch. Don't worry about the hoodie being too big. Most of the time, they will completely understand what the gift is for and appreciate the roomy jacket for its versatility.

10. Meditation CD - From aerobics to relaxation, these CD are specially programmed to ease stress and help listeners unwind. Package a soothing CD in a basket along with aromatherapy candles and you have a gift that reminds your aerobic instructor to take time out for herself. For better mental focus, stamina, and vitality your aerobics instructor will want to take a break from impulsive energy to regroup and rejuvenate.

Your aerobics instructor is an individual dedicated to your fitness training, and the best aerobics instructors are there for clients at all times, not just during a thirty-minute session. This kind of relationship deserves recognition during the holidays with either a monetary tip or a holiday gift. If you feel uncomfortable giving a gift from just yourself, enlist your classmates to include themselves in presenting the instructor with a token of gratitude. Happy Holidays!