‘Tis the season for vacation purchasing and reward giving! Whether or not you possibly can’t wait to scan the gross sales and fill your purchasing cart or really feel a way of dread and overwhelm from the duty (or fall someplace in between), this time of yr is when almost all of us are on the hunt for the proper presents for our family members.
To make this endeavor simpler, we rounded up reward concepts from 9 Life Time specialists based mostly on what they’re hoping to get and what they’re planning to provide this yr. Take inspiration from them — in any case, a health-minded reward is at all times a considerate one.
Erin Hickey
Licensed cosmetologist and director of LifeSpa for Life Time.
What she’s hoping to get: I might like to attempt among the Life Time dietary merchandise that I’ve been lately studying extra about, together with the Collagen Peptides protein powder and L-Glutamine. The New 12 months is the proper time to reset and give attention to my well being, and I’m excited in regards to the potential results that higher supplementation may have on how I really feel and performance.
What she’s planning to provide: I’m undoubtedly going to be giving body-care merchandise from new Zents product line that we’re that includes in all our LifeSpas. It consists of lotions and physique oils, and there are 4 formulation and 6 aromas to select from — I really like having that selection once I’m making an attempt to buy everybody on my record. I’ll most likely additionally reward myself a Hydrafacial on the LifeSpa.
Kemma Cunningham
5-star elite performer and a Dynamic Private Coach at Life Time in Bridgewater, N.J.
What she’s hoping to get: I’m actually hoping to obtain the Hypervolt Go 2. This tremendous moveable percussive therapeutic massage machine will assist in my restoration efforts after a protracted day stuffed with coaching purchasers and educating lessons.
What she’s planning to provide: I might love to provide the reward of the Life Time D.TOX Program Equipment. I lately had the chance to do that 14-day detox and it taught me a fantastic deal about my meals sensitives and vitality ranges. Plus, there’s going to be a D.TOX program class beginning in early January with added help for going by way of it. I really feel like it will be an effective way to kick off the New 12 months!
Danny King
Grasp coach and supervisor of efficiency and restoration for Life Time.
What he’s hoping to get: I might love for somebody to purchase me a present card for a Dynamic Stretch session. It is a new expertise we’re providing at Life Time during which a Licensed Stretch Specialist takes you thru an assisted-stretch session for advantages like rest, restoration, and higher mobility. As one of many creators of this providing, I spend numerous time stretching different individuals, however I don’t usually take the time to e book my very own classes. It’s a incredible expertise I wish to take pleasure in myself too!
What he’s planning to provide: I’m planning to reward somebody the Hyperice heated head attachment. This product is superb! It’s suitable with all Hypervolt fashions and may also help present an much more efficient therapeutic massage and calm down tight muscular tissues.
Giuliana Clanin
Affiliate director of social media for Life Time.
What she’s hoping to get: I can by no means have sufficient Life Time Attire! Something from the Past Yoga model is my favourite. This season specifically I’m eyeing the brand new fleece jacket. I additionally at all times have a present card for a therapeutic massage on the LifeSpa on my vacation record.
What she’s planning to provide: I personal a Hypervolt that I acquired final yr, and I completely love this product. I carry it with me to each exercise and use it on the finish of a protracted day earlier than I get into mattress. It’s a fantastic restoration device and I believe everybody ought to have it!
Jen Rezac
Director of schooling for youths and swim at Life Time.
What she’s hoping to get: I’d like to obtain a SkinPen appointment at our LifeSpa MediSpa. I had this service completed as soon as earlier than and my pores and skin seemed and felt nice after. I got here out with a smoother look and will inform a distinction within the dimension of my pores. It was the reset my pores and skin wanted and the restoration time was very fast. As I am going into the cruel, northern winter, my pores and skin wants all the assistance it may get!
What she’s planning to provide: Yearly, I reward an expertise that I can do with the particular individuals in my life. In my household, the children are all previous the age of toys and I’m over having stuff accumulate in my home, which is why I really like experiences. It provides us time collectively and we at all times do one thing new. Final yr, we went to a vacation tea get together, and this yr we’re going to a vacation present.
Whereas the experiences are our large reward, we additionally at all times play enjoyable vacation video games during which the children can earn prizes, so I like to buy goodies from the LifeShop for this. A number of of my private favorites are the Serve Chilled rosé eye gel packs, Lip Service gloss-to-balm remedy, and particular person packs of protein powder (which can be found within the sea salt caramel taste). The one-serve protein packets are particularly nice for school college students and adults.
Konnor Fleming
Group teacher and coach at Life Time in Edina, Minn.
What he’s hoping to get: This previous yr has been a whirlwind, in all the perfect methods. With two new canines at house, a hoop on a finger (and all the marriage planning that comes with it), the endless pursuit of holding my physique and thoughts wholesome, and naturally, teaching Alpha every week, there’s been rather a lot to do and take into consideration. And with no plans of slowing down, I must care for the issues which might be going to allow me to maintain going — and hopefully to do much more.
So so simple as it sounds, I’d like to obtain a LifeCafe reward card to cowl my, “it’s already midday and I haven’t eaten but” smoothie buy. On this busy season of life, the reward of fast, straightforward, wholesome meals could be an absolute lifesaver.
What he’s planning to provide: Since turning 30 this previous yr, I’ve been reminded increasingly in regards to the delicate realities of ageing — I’ve must make my warmups extra thorough and my coaching extra intentional. And I’m lastly beginning to perceive what individuals imply after they warn you about your knees hurting.
Beforehand, I used to be by no means one for supplementation, however a couple of months in the past I used to be turned on to Life Time’s Amino Restoration and I haven’t as soon as seemed again. I’ve been taking one scoop a day after my exercises and am proud to say that I’ve by no means been stronger or extra conditioned in my life. My plan for this vacation season is to fill up on as many tubs of Amino Restoration as I can — and possibly some Life Greens and Whey Protein as effectively — and provides them to everybody I can consider!
Jamie Martin
Editor in chief of Expertise Life journal and cohost of the Life Time Talks podcast.
What she’s hoping to get: At a current get-together with among the founding members of WELL — Girls Empowering Management at Life Time — one of many ladies was touting the advantages of red-light remedy for pores and skin well being (together with stimulating collagen manufacturing, lowering irritation, and treating zits). She’s made it a daily a part of her routine over the previous yr, and her pores and skin seems superb.
Since a red-light face masks isn’t one thing I’m doubtless to purchase for myself, I’m placing this one from HigherDOSE on my want record. Now that I’m in my forties, it’s time to start out prioritizing my pores and skin well being and having a extra intentional skincare routine. On that be aware, a LifeSpa reward card for a personalized facial would even be a pleasant stocking stuffer.
What she’s planning to provide: For a number of years now, a go-to reward for my daughters’ homeroom academics has been a one-year subscription to Expertise Life. I do know this selection may be a bit biased contemplating my position with the journal, however the academics at all times inform me how a lot they benefit from the content material and that they recognize this as a substitute for the standard presents they get. I additionally love that it’s one thing they’ll obtain all year long.
The opposite presents I’m excited to provide is that this yr focus on hygge, the Danish idea for embracing heat and coziness. For each my rapid and prolonged household, in addition to pals, that features comfortable sweatshirts, winter hats, and fleece-lined socks or slippers. I’d tuck a small candle or good-quality scorching chocolate in with them too. Our winters are lengthy right here within the higher Midwest, so it’s at all times good to have gear you possibly can cuddle up in on these further chilly days.
Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Nationwide program supervisor for Life Time’s digital weight reduction and coaching packages.
What she’s hoping to get: I’m hoping to obtain a brand new set of stainless-steel baking sheets to make my favourite sheet-pan meals — comparable to Shrimp and Garlic Cauli-Rice, Savory Turkey Meatballs, and Candy Potato Maple Turkey Hash — from 1-2-12 (Life Time’s first-ever cookbook). I presently have older aluminum sheet pans that I cowl with parchment paper, so I’d love the less-reactive stainless-steel model to assist clear up my publicity to environmental toxins.
I’ve additionally been switching up my train programming currently, and the additional problem has my muscular tissues feeling sorer than I’m used to. Subsequently, I’ve been eyeing the Venom Go by Hyperice. It’s moveable and a fast strategy to easy sore muscular tissues, utilizing warmth and vibration to assist them calm down. Together with that, new exercise garments and sneakers are at all times a win too.
What she’s planning to provide: As a dietitian, my family and friends at all times ask me for diet recommendation (even across the vacation desk!). I’m identified for gifting the Life Time D.TOX Program Equipment yearly, since that program is essentially the most doable strategy to snap diet habits again in line and assist individuals reset after the season. I do this system myself each January, and it’s at all times extra enjoyable and motivating to do it as a bunch!
Stephanie Koperiski
Director of LifeCafe improvement for Life Time.
What she’s hoping to get: Actually, I’ve been struggling to resolve what I wish to obtain this yr. Now that I give it some thought a bit, although, I believe the gadgets I’m planning to reward are good concepts for somebody to get me as effectively!
What she’s planning to provide: I’ve two teenage daughters, and we’ve been discussing the significance of psychological well being consciousness lately and why self-care is crucial to your psychological well-being. I plan to provide them each a self-care field that’s distinctive to them as people.
This will likely embrace gadgets like scented candles, fuzzy socks, a weighted blanket, important oils, aromatherapy tub bombs, artwork provides, a journal with aptitude pens, natural tea with an uplifting espresso mug, and extra. These things encourage self-care and rest, which we all know may also help cut back stress and nervousness — and hopefully help my youngsters in dwelling a more healthy, happier
