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Trying to create and maintain a fitness plan can be tough. The ways to get started range from doing it on your own, using a fitness app, joining a gym, participating in a running or walking group, and countless others.\u00a0 Elfster has found a group of women who are taking their fitness regime one step further.\u00a0 In addition to connecting with each other via their Facebook group, they are also hosting gift exchanges to encourage their fitness pursuits.<\/p>\n

The Facebook group is made up of over 6,000 women from all around the world.\u00a0 They use the group to support and encourage each other and cheer each other on.\u00a0 They share tips about their workouts, and let each other know what they are currently doing, and share ideas about new activities to try.<\/p>\n

As a way to motivate each other even further, they decided to create gift exchanges.\u00a0 The group uses the exchanges to select a fitness related gift to send to their exchange partner.\u00a0 They have set up the exchange as a \u201cpen-pal style\u201d exchange, which means that they are matched with the same person to give and receive a gift from.<\/p>\n

The group has hosted gift exchanges before, but as the group grew bigger, they were looking for a solution to help manage an exchange of their size.\u00a0 That is where Elfster was able to help.\u00a0 Their June exchange had over 200 participants.\u00a0 An exchange is underway for July as well, and already has over 80 people signed up.\u00a0 With two more weeks to go this is also expected to be a large exchange.\u00a0 Using Elfster has allowed the group to stay organized, even as their numbers swell.<\/p>\n

Wishlists are being used to let the group know what fitness activities they are currently doing, sizes for workout gear, and food preferences.\u00a0 Wishes range from healthy cookbooks, clothing, workout DVDs, water bottles, balance balls and the list goes on!\u00a0 Some people are using the exchange as a way to try something new by asking their partner to send them something to allow them to experience a new challenge.<\/p>\n

We can not think of a better way to stay motivated then a surprise showing up each month.\u00a0 In addition to making fitness a habit, they are making gift exchanges a habit!\u00a0 Keep up the good work, ladies!<\/p>\n

We would love to hear the story of your community and how you are using Elfster,\u00a0 too.\u00a0 You can reach us via Facebook here<\/a>, or Tweet us @elfster.<\/p>\n

photo credit:\u00a0 Mandy Willard<\/a>, Jack Newton<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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