Figuring out what kind of present to give to a bodybuilder isn’t difficult. Bodybuilding enthusiasts have a one-track-mind in many ways, which makes gift-giving a cinch if you know what they already have. Here are some ideas for gifts for your pumped-up loved-one:
Protein:
First and foremost on any bodybuilder’s list of must-haves is a large and diverse supply of protein – THE building block of muscle. You could go for a hefty tub of protein power which is a sure winner for anyone (we suggest two smaller tubs – one with Casein that bodybuilders take at night to get longer-lasting protein, and another with whey powder for a quick injection of highly bioavailable protein after workouts. Other good sources of protein include egg whites, protein bars (buy them a whole box and watch them jump for joy) and my favorite – protein-enhanced peanut butter.
Fitness Balls:
You can’t go wrong with the versatile fitness ball, stability ball, exercise ball, or whatever you want to call it. From stretching to crunching to warming up to having killer sex… these things help you do it all. And if your bodybuilder works in an office, what better way to get a few crunches in while the boss isn’t looking than to use an exercise ball chair!
Bodybuilding Magazines
A subscription to his/her favorite bodybuilding magazine is a sure-thing for a Christmas gift. Here are some options with descriptions on the kind of fitness fanatic or bodybuilder that each publication caters to:
- Men’s Health – Male fitness fanatic, but not a 250 lbs monster of muscle mass. Lots of diet and training tips. Typical story: How to get your six-pack back after holiday binge eating.
- Shape – Female fitness fanatic, but not into competitive bodybuilding. Lots of diet, weight loss and cardio tips. Typical story: Uplifting interview with someone who got in shape the healthy, natural way.
- Flex – Someone just getting into bodybuilding who wants to read about the pro bodybuilders, get strength training advice and read bodybuilding product reviews.
- Muscle and Fitness – Similar to Flex, but catering to a larger audience that includes fitness fanatics not into competitive bodybuilding. Typical story – Busting Muscle Building Myths
- Muscular Development (MD) – This is THE magazine for hardcore bodybuilders. If the person you’re buying a gift for has been bodybuilding for more than a few years, competes on a pro level, dabbles in “performance enhancing” substances, eats, drinks and sleeps the lifestyle with one thing on their mind – getting swole – a subscription to MD would make the perfect bodybuilding Christmas gift.
Health Supplement Gift Certificate
If you’re not sure what to get your bodybuilder for Christmas, a fool-proof option is a gift certificate to any major store that sells health supplements. You could try Bodybuilding.com, or any of the website from the health supplement section of our fitness business directory.
Bodybuilding Recipe Books
This is a great gift idea for both male and female bodybuilders. Here are a few links to Amazon selections: Atkins and Low Carb Recipes | Bodybuilding Recipes | Healthy Recipes
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding
Arnie’s Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding is the BIBLE of the sport and a must-have for anyone who is serious about building a solid physique.
Musclehedz T-Shirt
A fun gift for any muscle head is a T-shirt or Card from Musclehedz – the original bodybuilding cartoon comic.
Healthy Cooking Devices
If bodybuilders have an arch-enemy it would be a combo of saturated fats and simple carbs. So healthy cooking options for bodybuilders would be devices like a slow-rice cooker for all of that brown rice, or an indoor electric grill like the George Foreman or GT Xpress, which make low-fat meals quick and easy.
If you want plenty more gift-giving ideas for bodybuilders, check our our Fitness Store or do some more Google searches for “Gift ideas for bodybuilders” and “bodybuilding Christmas gifts”. If your fitness buff is also a tree-hugger, these gifts will do the trick.
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