Dear Knights,

What does a bread maker, a poker kit and a pre-packed bag of groceries have in common? How about a cook book, headphones and internet access?

At one point in time, these items were all announced as the Christmas Gift of the year. Although the pre-packed bag of groceries (2011 Christmas Gift of the Year) seems to be a strange gift to be sitting under the tree, the other gifts, including the 2014 Christmas Gift of Year makes sense.

Introducing The Fitness Band, the bracelet that calculates one’s activeness, sleep patterns, pulse and at the same time this band is connected to your smart phone. The touch screen capabilities on this band are amazing. With one swipe, the bracelet shows how many miles one has walked and also can show your sleep patterns. When accessed on the computer, the Fitness Band allows more detailed analysis of the health habits. Some of these bracelets also function as watches.

This is the perfect Christmas gift or even just a regular gift because it encompasses three major trends: Health, Social Media and Fashion.

The Fitness Band has many different types that can range from a big complex bracelet to a small, colorful and simple band. Each band gets the “Michele Obama stamp of approval” as it encourages people to stay active. Some bands send notifications to people if they have not been active for a while. Other products also allow you to scan the barcode of the food you’re eating to record the calories.

Also, the band connects to your phone. Every smart phone user loves to add another app on their screen and the Fitness Band will send the user a notification on their phone as well as having the bracelet buzz. By having the additional value of the app allows the users to stay more active with The Fitness Band. This generation survives on smartphones so the capability of the app enhances one’s interest.

Then, to top it all off, the Fitness Bands come in different colors, sizes, designs, and shapes. It allows the fashionistas of the fitness world to match their Fitness Bands to their favorite pair of running sneakers.

Although these Fitness Bands may put a dent in your bank account, it’s a nice kick in the pants and reminder to stay active as the New Year comes around. At the beginning of each New Year, gym memberships skyrocket as many New Year’s resolutions are to go to the gym. Hopefully this Christmas Gift of the Year helps people stay active and healthy.

Sincerely,

Siena