This time of year used to be really bad for me. And I don't mean in the sense of not getting in my training sessions or not following my meal plan.  Instead I mean bad that I had left all of my holiday shopping until the last minute. And not only did I have no clue what to get everyone on my list it seemed like the malls and stores were the busiest they had ever been. I'm sure there are a number of guys that are reading along right nodding their heads in agreement. You could see the anguished looks on our faces as we made laps around the mall getting no closer finding those last minute gifts. Well I'm here to help you. Thanks to the following list, and maybe amazon.com, you can knock off your shopping list in short order. Below are a number of Last Minute Christmas Fitness Gifts. While these don't necessarily have to be for someone that is already uber-fit I might hold off on giving them to the new girlfriend. Your choice though. NutritionProtein Pancakes - Who doesn't like pancakes? And a quick way to make something good, better, is to punch up the protein. A favourite at our home is Kodiak Cakes made with coconut oil and then topped with jam or syrup. Shaker Cups - We all know the importance of a post-workout shake. Especially if your goal is performance related. When you consider the loss of matching lids and the ones destroyed by milk from not being washed out soon enough afterwards, there is always a need for a new shaker cup. If you're stuck to find one stop by Okanagan Peak Performance Inc and we'll give you one. Supplement - While this shouldn't be the foundation of a healthy nutritional...

Do you have a fitness person on your Christmas list? Below are a number of ideas that they will like to see under the tree on Christmas Day and be sure to put to use right away. The lists are grouped based on gear, nutrition, education and technology. Fitness Gift Idea #1 - GearThe most obvious place to start would be a gift certificate to whichever place carries the favourite brand of apparel or shoes. And don't get me wrong I'd never say no to a g/c for some new kicks or a training shirt but it kinds of lacks originality. Instead what about putting together a fitness travel pack for someone? This could be either for the travel itself or for training on the other end. For a travel pack think of things such as a shaker cup, a greens supplement, a neck pillow, a small collection of travel toiletries, some gum and a magazine or book on active things to do where the traveller will end up. As for ideas of what to get for fitness on the road think of things that are light-weight and pack easily. Bands, tubing, a jump rope, a Travel Roller, a lacrosse ball or a suspension trainer will all work. When you travel and need a gym you will seek one out and have access to everything else in terms of weights, dumbbells, kettlebells and barbells. However when no gym is available this is when the gear listed above can quickly provide an effective training session. Fitness Gift Idea #2 - NutritionWe all know how important nutrition is to achieving great results in the gym. And so a gift of nutrition would be an awesome way of telling someone how important they are to you at Christmas. With the previous gift we suggested a greens supplement to...