{"id":33952,"date":"2025-11-13T21:41:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T21:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpnewswire.com\/news\/whats-on-12-healthy-living-experts-and-enthusiasts-holiday-wish-lists\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T21:41:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T21:41:44","slug":"whats-on-12-healthy-living-experts-and-enthusiasts-holiday-wish-lists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpnewswire.com\/news\/whats-on-12-healthy-living-experts-and-enthusiasts-holiday-wish-lists\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s On 12 Healthy-Living Experts\u2019 and Enthusiasts\u2019 Holiday Wish Lists"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The holiday season is upon us: Are you ready for all the hustle and bustle that comes along with it? While meant to be a time of joy and merriment, the holidays can also be a source of stress and overwhelm \u2014 with gift-giving often a top cause.<\/p>\n

But what if it were easier to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list? At Life Time, we believe the most meaningful presents aren\u2019t always objects, but also offerings that create a lasting impact on the mind, body, or overall well-being of those receiving them.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we curated this list of gift ideas from Life Time experts who keep health top-of-mind. Use it as your inspiration for finding the best present for everyone on your shopping list \u2014 it may even give you ideas for your personal wish list, too!<\/p>\n

Nick Davis<\/h2>\n

High performance coach and performer and coach at Life Time in New York City and on-demand performer in the Life Time app<\/em><\/p>\n

His Wish List:<\/strong> My dream gift this holiday season is the Garmin Forerunner 965 smartwatch<\/a>, which is an upgrade from the older forerunner I wear every day while coaching at Life Time and training on my own. I still love my current watch, but after finishing my first IRONMAN 70.3, I\u2019m ready for a brighter screen, longer battery life, and the deeper training insights that the 965 offers. Features like training readiness, HRV status, and built-in course maps would help me balance heavy coaching days with recovery and preparation for my next race.<\/p>\n

His Gifting List:<\/strong> I plan on giving the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones<\/a> this year because my entire family runs and I want them to stay safe while they train. These bone-conduction headphones let you hear music or podcasts without blocking out the sounds of traffic, bikes, or other runners \u2014 something traditional in-ear buds just can\u2019t do. And the sound quality is great without isolating you from your surroundings. They\u2019re also lightweight and stay put even on long runs.<\/p>\n

Kris Miner<\/h2>\n

ARORA captain and pickleball pro at Life Time Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.<\/em><\/p>\n

Her Wish List:<\/strong> When it comes to buying and receiving presents, I like to keep things as simple as possible. I\u2019ve been known to ask for a Life Time gift card<\/a> to use at the LifeSpa since there are so many incredible services available for hair, nails, massage, and more.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing better than a luxurious beauty treatment or spa service to help me look and feel my best, or to help me relax during the holidays.<\/p>\n

Her Gift List:<\/strong> I love giving my friends and family members Life Time gift cards<\/a> as well. The ones who aren\u2019t Life Time members are thrilled to learn that the LifeCafe, LifeSpa, and pro shops are open to the public.<\/p>\n

My home club is in the lower level of the Target Center in Minneapolis, and I love reminding folks that they can grab healthy and delicious food and beverages at the THRIVE Bar and Restaurant in the club before heading up to sporting events or concerts.<\/p>\n

My dream scenario to bring gifting and receiving together? Heading to Life Time with a friend or family member and our gift cards in hand to enjoy quality time, a great meal (from the in-club bar and restaurant), and some pampering together.<\/p>\n

Erica Newson<\/h2>\n

Kids and aquatics operations specialist at Life Time<\/em><\/p>\n

Her Wish List:<\/strong> My husband and I are training for our first 5K, and it\u2019s completely reshaped my holiday wish list this year. With three young kids, a calendar packed with sports and activities, and the holidays fast approaching, carving out time for myself can be challenging. At the top of my list is the new LTH Dream Multi-Mag Sleep Support Powder<\/a>. With three little ones under the age of 9, uninterrupted sleep feels like a luxury, and I would love to add this as a part of my training routine.<\/p>\n

Her Gift List:<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for a perfect stocking stuffer, the Patchology Ros\u00e9 Eye Gels<\/a> and face masks<\/a> are non-negotiables for me. My sisters and I always put them on right after opening gifts in our matching pajamas!<\/p>\n

Each year, we also love to sign our kids up for the Parents Night Out \u201cDrop Off & Shop\u201d event<\/a>. While they\u2019re off making gifts and crafts, we get a rare (and much needed!) night to finish holiday shopping or wrapping gifts. The homemade crafts they come home with also often make simple and sweet gifts they can give to family members!<\/p>\n

Laura Jollie<\/h2>\n

Marketing director for Dynamic Personal Training at Life Time<\/em><\/p>\n

Her Wish List:<\/strong> I\u2019m hoping for a red-light therapy device. I started using red-light therapy as part of my recovery plan<\/a> after a knee surgery, and it made a huge difference. Now I love the idea of incorporating it more regularly into my overall wellness routine. There are so many options available \u2014 face masks, neck enhancers, hats \u2014 I\u2019d love any of them!<\/p>\n

I\u2019d also love a service to the LifeSpa or a Dynamic Stretch<\/a> session. I tend to move at a pretty fast pace; slowing down with a deep tissue massage, facial, or assisted-stretch session would be a gift for both recovery and self-care.<\/p>\n

As a former gymnast, I sometimes think I can just stretch on my own, but every time I do a Dynamic Stretch session, I\u2019m reminded how different it is. Our stretch specialists know how to help you reach and release in ways you simply can\u2019t do by yourself.<\/p>\n

Her Gift List:<\/strong> For my parents, I want to give them the gift of comprehensive bloodwork from MIORA<\/a>. My dad just retired, and in this new chapter they\u2019re traveling, spending time with grandkids, and enjoying more freedom. As they get older, I want them to feel confident and proactive about their health \u2014 not waiting for something to go wrong but having a clear picture of what their bodies need to keep living well for years to come.<\/p>\n

What I love about this kind of testing is that it\u2019s not just a report that lands in your inbox. You actually sit down with medical providers and dietitians who explain what the results mean and then they put together an action plan that\u2019s unique to you. That plan might include things like GLP-1s<\/a>, hormone therapies, novel peptides, or advanced supplements \u2014 paired with ongoing medical oversight and re-testing so you know you\u2019re on the right track. And, honestly, when it feels impossible to buy your parents more \u201cstuff\u201d because they already have everything they need, this feels different. The gift of personalized health insights is something you\u2019ll never regret giving to someone you love.<\/p>\n

For a smaller stocking-stuffer gift, I will be giving our LTH Power Creatine Monohydrate<\/a>. This product contains high-quality ingredients and is NSF-certified, so you know it\u2019s good.<\/p>\n

Anika Christ<\/h2>\n

Senior director of Life Time Health<\/em><\/p>\n

Her Wish List:<\/strong> Give me all the LifeSpa Medispa gift cards<\/a>! I\u2019ve made a larger effort on my skincare this year, so any chance I can get to book a facial or skinpen treatment is on my list.<\/p>\n

A close second would be a few sessions with my favorite Pilates instructor (which is Theresa, if you happen to be near Life Time in Edina, Minn. Otherwise, you could gift a session with any instructor!). As I\u2019m aging, I\u2019ve been dedicated and disciplined with my strength training, but always need a little more motivation and accountability when it comes to my core strength.<\/p>\n

Her Gifting List:<\/strong> All of my favorite people are getting LTH Dream Multi-Mag Sleep Support Powder<\/a> this year. This supplement has been a life-changing product for me. It\u2019s wildly improved both my deep sleep and REM sleep<\/a> each night, and it\u2019s becoming a wind-down ritual for me before bed. I love serving it to myself in a fancy glass \u2014 it tastes great! I\u2019m planning on pairing the supplement with some glassware and cozy socks or a sleep mask.<\/p>\n

Bradford Stevens<\/h2>\n

Group fitness instructor and coach at Life Time in New York City and on-demand and live-stream performer in the Life Time app<\/em><\/p>\n

His Wish List:<\/strong> The holidays look a little different for me than most, as I usually stay in New York and spend Christmas on my own \u2014 something that\u2019s gone from feeling unusual to feeling like a gift. Without travel or big family plans, I get to slow down, move at my own pace, and create my own little rituals.<\/p>\n

This year, at the top of my wish list are Dynamic Stretch sessions at Life Time. Even though I coach others on recovery and performance, I still have to remind myself to book time for my own body. Having those sessions on the calendar would be like pressing a reset button before the new year.<\/p>\n

I also try to make solo holidays feel special with small, happy traditions. One of my favorites is making a festive smoothie before heading to the club for a workout. Most of the year I keep my smoothies really clean: LTH protein powder<\/a> as the base, lots of greens, and LTH Hydrate electrolytes<\/a>. (I\u2019d happily receive these LTH products as a gift, and you could easily give a smoothie-building bundle too!)<\/p>\n

But during the holidays, I\u2019ll give my smoothies a seasonal twist with organic peppermint mocha syrup (or I\u2019ll make my own when I\u2019m feeling extra festive!) or a sprinkle of cocoa. It\u2019s still nourishing, but it feels fun and festive, and it\u2019s an easy way to remind myself that even solo holidays can feel special.<\/p>\n

His Gifting List:<\/strong> Because I know how meaningful small gestures can feel when you\u2019re away from family, I\u2019m putting together little \u201cwellness starter kits\u201d for my friends and clients. I run a small coffee company on the side, so each kit includes one of my favorite blends plus a handwritten note about creating their own healthy rituals. I\u2019ll also add some Life Time products like LTH Hydrate<\/a> packets or LTH Prime Collagen Peptides<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not about big, flashy gifts, but rather about giving people a moment that feels thoughtful and useful \u2014 and maybe even sparks the beginning of a new ritual for themselves. Make space for things that light you up, whether that\u2019s a great workout, a nourishing drink, a walk outside, or a tradition that\u2019s just yours. That\u2019s been my secret to making the season feel special no matter what.<\/p>\n

Hannah Field<\/h2>\n

Social media content producer at Life Time<\/em><\/p>\n

Her Wish List:<\/strong> I have never had a facial and would love to receive one \u2014 specifically a Hydrafacial from the LifeSpa!<\/p>\n

Her Gifting List:<\/strong> I have a lot of pickleball enthusiasts in my life, so I\u2019ll be gifting the LT Pro 48 Pickleball<\/a>. It\u2019s high quality, durable, and just feels good to play with \u2014 perfect for all levels of pickleball players.<\/p>\n

Hayley Akradi<\/h2>\n

Senior project manager for Life Time Digital, Ultra Fit program lead, and creator and coach of the Body Blueprint<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Her Wish List:<\/strong> If you know me, you know my ponytail is basically my signature look. And this year, I\u2019m dreaming of refreshing it with some gorgeous new hair extensions from my favorite stylist at the LifeSpa (which is James, if you\u2019re near the LifeSpa in Life Time Crosstown in Eden Prairie, Minn.).<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to add length, volume, or just switch things up, a session with a talented stylist is the ultimate self-care gift.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m also excited about the new AION Weighted Vest<\/a> that\u2019s dropping around the holidays. It seriously looks like a regular, cute daily vest that I could wear everywhere! But here\u2019s the genius part: Wearing a weighted vest is one of the easiest ways to increase your metabolic rate without adding any extra activities to your routine. Just go about your day and let it do the work.<\/p>\n

I train hard \u2014 like, really<\/em> hard. I even created my own strength-training program called the Body Blueprint on the Life Time app<\/a> (which is complimentary for everyone!). But if I\u2019m being honest, recovery isn\u2019t always my strong suit. Every time I do a 30-minute Dynamic Stretch session, I feel absolutely revived. It\u2019s the perfect complement to any training routine, so I\u2019d love to receive a session as a gift.<\/p>\n

Her Gift List:<\/strong> As a wellness warrior through and through, I love gifting things that genuinely make people\u2019s lives better. The Jolie Filtered Shower Head<\/a> removes chlorine, heavy metals, and other contaminants from your shower water to improve your skin, hair, and well-being. It\u2019s one of those simple upgrades that makes a noticeable difference \u2014 and who doesn\u2019t want healthier skin and hair?<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve had many people ask me for advice on supplements and how to get started, and gifting my go-to supplement stack has always been a huge win! In it, I\u2019m including LTH Hydrate<\/a>, LTH Glow Omega-3 Fish Oil<\/a>, LTH Whey Protein<\/a>, and LTH Revive Colostrum Powder<\/a>. These are the ones I reach for daily to support my performance, recovery, and overall health. (If you want to learn more about why I love them, check out this Life Time Talks<\/em><\/a> episode, \u201cAll About The Body Blueprint<\/a>,\u201d where I break it down.)<\/p>\n

Wes Robertson<\/h2>\n

Senior classes operations manager at Life Time<\/em><\/p>\n

His Wish List:<\/strong> As a frequent user of the Normatec compression sleeves<\/a> in club, I would love to have a pair to use at home. After a long day or a tough workout, putting on the compression sleeves and kicking up my feet to answer emails or complete some administrative work while I\u2019m also recovering at the same time would feel so much better.<\/p>\n

His Gift List:<\/strong> Knowing my wife and kids have to stop at the LifeCafe every time we\u2019re in the club for a shake and some Johnny Pops, a good gift for me to give (on top of others, of course) would be a Life Time gift card<\/a> to use there. I think my wife calls that \u201cgirl math\u201d?! If I load them up, then we can finish 2025 and move into 2026 with smiles each time we leave the club.<\/p>\n

Austin Head<\/h2>\n

Group fitness performer and trainer at several Life Time clubs in the New York City area<\/em><\/p>\n

His Wish List:<\/strong> I\u2019m really wanting the Hyperboot by Nike x Hyperice<\/a>. I think it\u2019s such a big leap in technology that you can wear shoes and recover at the same time. These shoes combine wearable heat and Normatec dynamic air compression for enhanced warm-ups and recovery. This year, I\u2019m all about recovery! I\u2019m going for a few more world records in lunging<\/a>, so anything that helps speed up the recovery process is what I\u2019m wanting. Santa, please send this to me!<\/p>\n

His Gift List:<\/strong> I always love to surprise my friends and husband by gifting them LifeSpa massages and facials. I feel it\u2019s extra special when you schedule it for them as well. The shocked look on their faces when they know you went out of your way not just to purchase it, but schedule it for them, makes it so worth it!<\/p>\n

Lindsay Ogden<\/h2>\n

Dynamic Personal Trainer at Life Time in Eden Prairie, Minn.<\/em><\/p>\n

Her Wish List:<\/strong> The past two years, I\u2019ve planned physically challenging adventures like hiking the Grand Canyon. Next, my boyfriend and I have talked about doing the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB). The TMB is a circular trek around the Mont Blanc massif, passing through France, Italy, and Switzerland. It typically takes around eight to 12 days. Now, I\u2019m not sure it will be \u201cgifted\u201d to me, but putting official dates on the calendar and paying for the flight would be a great first step and a wonderful gift \u2014 even if it\u2019s from my own wallet.<\/p>\n

Her Gift List:<\/strong> Working at Life Time makes gift-giving a breeze. I\u2019m all about \u201ctreat yourself\u201d moments for the ladies in my life, which ties in perfectly with a LifeSpa gift card<\/a>: Who doesn\u2019t<\/em> love a massage?<\/p>\n

Beyond that, there is some great apparel on the LT Shop from brands like LSKD. I love their athletic gear! Supplements like LTH Hydrate<\/a> electrolyte packets or LTH Dream Multi-Mag Sleep Support Powder<\/a> are also great gifts that almost anyone can use!<\/p>\n

Lydia Hirt<\/h2>\n

Vice president of pickleball marketing at Life Time<\/em><\/p>\n

Her Wish List:<\/strong> I set the intention with my wish list last year to focus on sleep (check it out here!<\/a>) and successfully acquired my top desired gift of the coveted Eight Sleep<\/a> mattress. With all that\u2019s swirling in the world, sleep hasn\u2019t always been easy, but the Eight Sleep truly has changed my life (and you might even spot me in an Eight Sleep commercial!).<\/p>\n

What I\u2019m looking for this year is to elevate my sleep further with the new Eight Sleep pillows<\/a> which will pair perfectly with a new container of LTH Dream Multi-Mag Sleep Support Powder<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Her Gift List:<\/strong> For the gift that keeps on giving, I\u2019ll be wrapping the LT Pro 48 pickleballs<\/a> for all the picklers on my list. With this ball, you\u2019ll get a consistent bounce, ideal speed, and durability \u2014 they may just last until next Christmas when I gift them all over again!<\/p>\n

The LT Pro 48 pickleballs<\/a> pair well with the gift of a tournament experience, as they\u2019re the official ball of the PPA Tour. I\u2019m planning on playing in a PPA event (in the intermediate amateur bracket!) with my fianc\u00e9 (feel free to follow along our pickleball adventures on my Instagram<\/a>!). I\u2019ll be giving him the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm Pickleball Paddle<\/a> as part of the package.<\/p>\n

I love supporting female-founded brands, and Year of Ours is a personal favorite. Their Ribbed Football Bra<\/a> and Ribbed Football Legging<\/a> is both flattering and functional. My sister recently became a certified Yoga Sculpt instructor, and I\u2019m excited to gift her this hot pink set.<\/p>\n

My best friend, Olivia, is a former Iron(wo)man and has two young kids she\u2019s always chasing. I\u2019m surprising her with this Free People Movement You\u2019re a Peach Bra<\/a> and You\u2019re a Peach Legging<\/a>, so she\u2019ll know she looks great no matter what she\u2019s doing.<\/p>\n

And for my girlfriends in NYC, I\u2019ll be giving gift cards to the LifeSpa<\/a> at Life Time One Wall Street. They can work out, enjoy luxurious amenities (there\u2019s nothing like a sauna session after a GTX class), followed by a massage or blow-out at the LifeSpa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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