• A bicycle

The health benefits of cycling are simply endless. It’s great for losing weight, toning up, improving fitness and getting fresh air. In fact, replacing your daily walk to the shops or your drive to work with a leisurely cycle can have a hugely beneficial impact on your fitness. Plus it’s fun! Unlike many exercises, going for a cycle is one that even the least gym-friendly of us looks forward to. You can get bikes from as cheap as 50 quid second hand, making them an affordable healthy gift that truly keeps on giving.

• Electronic cigarette starter kit

Do you know a smoker who talks nonstop about quitting but just can’t resist lighting up? Then an e-cigarette starter kit will be the ideal present. Something like the Vapouriz FUSE Dual Coil Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit. With rechargeable battery, FUSE dual coil, USB charging cable and full instructions included, this gives them everything they need to replace that stinky tobacco with more cost effective, healthier e liquid.

• Yoga gear

Yoga is a really fun and freeing way to tone up your body, relax your mind and improve your flexibility. That makes a yoga mat, an instructive DVD or a series of beginner yoga classes all great choices.

• Skipping rope

More and more people are now waking up to just how great a workout jumping rope can be. Just 30 minutes with the rope can burn off as many as 300 calories, while also boosting your fitness levels. Plus it’s superb for toning up muscles and staying trim.

A healthy gift is a great way to improve somebody’s quality of life. Consider our four ideas next time you go present shopping.