Top 10 Gifts for the Fitness Buff
You really can't go wrong with a fitness gift. Even if your buddy isn't a muscle head, fact is we could all do with a bit more exercise. So pick up a gift off this list as a not-so-subtle hint!
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Polar F11M Heart Rate Monitor
There's more to be said for a heart rate monitor than just tracking your optimal heart rate so you're working out 'in the zone.' Quite frankly, I'm a little sick of hitting spin class only to be the odd man out without a heart rate monitor. Do your friend (and her fellow classmates) a favor and hook her up with the great Polar F11 rate monitor! |
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How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy!
Paul Chek has it going on when you talk about the complete picture of health. From workouts to stretching, eating to sleeping, Chek has recommendations that will keep you looking and feeling your best. Highly recommended. |
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CamelBak BPA-Free Better Water Bottle with Bite Valve,Green,1 Liter
If you're working out, you gotta hydrate. This sippy CamelBak bottle has the advantage of not requiring you to remove a lid to take a swig. Not a bad thing during the middle of an intensive circuit workout. And it's BPA-free! |
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Bowflex SelectTech 1090 Single Dumbbell
If your gift buddy works out at home, this is the gift for him. We can't all afford a huge home gym - the Boxflex SelectTech dumbbell is space efficient but scales all the way from 10 to 90 lbs. Great idea! |
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Bosu Balance Trainer Home Version
These things are awesome. Add a whole new dimension to your workout by throwing a Bosu into the mix. Regular workouts get amped up when you're balancing on a Bosu during your regular lift movements. |
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Gaiam Total Body Balance Ball Kit (65cm)
If you've read Paul Chek's book (see #2), you know how critical stretching is to your overall health. A balance ball is an inexpensive add-on to your regular routine that will help you stretch in ways you never realized were possible. |
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Sherpani Meta - 08 Cornsilk Gym Bags
My good friend (who's also a personal trainer) recommended this bag as one of her favs. Gals have all kinds of stuff to carry to the gym; this bag has room for all of it. |
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C9 by Champion
Champion's C9 series of workout clothing is reasonable but high quality. Look sharp and be thrifty. I like it. |
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Pain Free: A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain
When I added Paul Chek's book to this list, my friend insisted on including Egoscue's Pain Free, as well. She swears by it. She's in much better shape than I am (she just finished the Twin Cities Marathon a few months ago), so I'll defer to her expertise! |
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Medi-Dyne ProStretch Unilateral Stretching System
If you do a lot of biking or elliptical work, you need to make sure you keep your calves stretched and loose. This simple looking device does a great job of doing just that. My gym has a few of these lying around - I love giving my calves a good stretch before and after an intense workout. Nice! |
There you go - ten top gifts for the fitness buff. Whether your friend is just getting started on her journey to fitness or she's an old hand who knows the drill, you can't go wrong picking up one of the items listed here.
Happy shopping!
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