As 2009 draws to a close there is still the issue of gift giving to consider. What do you give family, friends or loved ones who are fitness enthusiasts or just starting a fitness program. Technology has clearly revolutionized going to the gym. You can track your your heart rate, mileage from a run, and even listen to music while swimming lengths in the pool! Find inspiration in our Hottest Fitness Gadgets for Christmas and feel good that your giving the gift of sweating this year.
Polar FT7: ($120) For those who want to know if they’re improving their fitness or burning fat. So if you want clear training guidance and an easy start to heart rate-based training, the FT7 is for you. This watch does everything short of baking a cake, with free web-based tracking software and social networking features it will keep you logging all of your workouts and help you reach your training goals.
Wii Fit Plus: ($24.99) Provides added features, exercises and personalization options. Enjoy 15 brand-new activities for all ages – leap from moving platforms on the Obstacle Course, flap your wings and land on target in Bird‘s-eye Bull‘s-eye, or just hit a few golf balls at the Driving Range!
Nike Method Putter: ($250) This new arrival from Nike is our pick for the golfer in your life. Unlike all-steel or all-polymer putter faces that deliver backspin after impact, the business end of this short-range stick is a hybrid, giving you a quicker forward spin toward the hole while maintaining accuracy and distance control.
TRX Suspension Trainer Force Kit: ($220) Designed by a Navy SEAL as a go-anywhere workout, this set of nylon straps creates resistance from two sources always at your disposal: body weight and gravity. Lock the straps onto any elevated fixture–a pull up bar, door, or tree branch–and you’ll unlock new dimensions in your training.
Oregon Scientific Pedometer: ($24.99) This is the perfect gift for someone who is just starting to get active. Measures distance walked, calories burned and every step taken. The memory captures data so results can be compared and progress checked over an entire week of activity. The best feature of this device is it measures progress toward and estimates time to reach the users goal.
Samsung – U5 2GB MP3 Player: ($40) This affordable MP3 player is a great gift as it has a large amount of storage for your music. The U5 is so small and lightweight you can easily carry it with you everywhere and listen to your favorite sounds on the go. It also has an FM tuner with 30-station presets so you can also enjoy your favorite radio station.
Burton Joystick Snowboard: ($500) In 2010 this board will be king of the hill: Burton added a scoop in the tip and tail of the board, a subtle tweak to create just enough space to provide snap and playfulness. Driven by the explosive riding of guys like Jack Mitrani, and Chris Sorman, the NEW Joystick™ is an all-mountain destroyer that will propel you to new levels.
Are any of these gadgets on your Christmas list? Please leave a comment below….
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