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Fit Gift Guide: The Tennis Pro

FitSugar — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:00:00 -0800

If you have a tennis-lovin' lady in your family or circle of friends, she'll appreciate a tennis-related gift for the holidays. Not only are these functional, but they're also fun.

Whak Sak Mocha Tennis Bag: Fashionable yet practical, this tennis bag has a place for two rackets, your cellphone, wallet, snacks, and even a detachable insulated cooler to keep your water cold.
Adidas Women's Response Court Skort: I love the stylish pleated design, but the shorts underneath make it sporty. Comes in white or glacier (shown).
Penn Pink Championship Extra Duty Tennis Balls: Twelve balls for $12. What a deal. Not only is the pink color fun and a change of pace from the usual yellow balls, but they also benefit the American Cancer Society.

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Fit Gift Guide: Skiers and Riders

FitSugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:00:00 -0800

The snow's a fallin' in parts of the world, and that means skiers and riders are gearing up for some adventurous time in the snow. If there's a gal in your life who's big into hitting the mountain, here are some gift ideas that are sure to keep her warm and protected.

Salomon Ladies Temptress Jacket: The best part about this coat is that it has tons of zippered pockets to hold your wallet, keys, phone, tissues, and snacks. It's lightly insulated so once you start cruising, you won't overheat. There's also a goggle wipe and a holder for your ski pass. Since this is last year's model, it's cheaper, so you'll save some dough.
Smith Women's Anthem Goggles: Goggles are a must to protect your eyes from snow, ice, rain, tree branches, and the sun. These from Smith are made for a woman's facial features, and they're helmet compatible.
Burton Headphone Beanie: Whether you're zooming down the mountain on skis or a board, some people can't live without their tunes. This hat from Burton has speakers built in. Just plug the wire into your iPod and you're good to go.

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Fit Gift Guide: Health Nut

FitSugar — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:30:00 -0800

For those lovely ladies in your life who you lovingly call heath nuts, I've found a few gifts that will make those gals go, well, nuts. As a health nut myself, I would be psyched to find any of these items packed in pretty recycled paper for the holidays.

MixMyGranola: Choose your health nut's favorite mix-ins to create a personalized granola mix, or buy one of the pre-mixed options. The granola is organic and many of the mix-ins are organic, too. Throw in some extra love by giving a gift certificate along with the bag you gave, so they'll have a refill to look forward to after they've gobbled up their first mix. Perfect for the health nut who already has everything.
Dial-A-Slice Apple Divider: This handy tool makes snacking on crunchy apples a cinch and produces either 16 thin slices or eight thick ones.
Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer: This cool gadget differs from some of the other pedometers out there because it doesn't have to be clipped to a belt, and can be conveniently placed into a bag or pocket. It measures steps, aerobic steps and minutes, calories, and distance, and saves the data for seven days.

Fit Gift Guide: Yoga Lady

FitSugar — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0800

Whether you have a friend or family member who's been doing yoga for years or is just starting out, here are some great gift ideas she's sure to appreciate. Every time she practices, she'll think of you.

Manduka Black Mat PRO: Pricey, yes, but this will be the last yoga mat your yoga loving friend will ever need. It's thick, dense, and cushiony; it will protect her bones from the hard floor.
Zobha Grace Tank: The high neckline and long torso of this tank keep any woman covered. It's feminine, flattering, and stylish. If she's not a fan of purple, this tank comes in many color combinations.
Together: The Art of Partnered Yoga: Often considered a singular form of exercise, yoga is even more fun with a partner. This DVD is an essential for experimenting with partner yoga. The demonstrations and descriptions are detailed and easy to follow.

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Fit Gift Guide: Fitness Newbie

FitSugar — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0800

If you have someone to buy for that is just starting out a new fitness plan, an assortment of essential gifts will keep her motivated to stick with it. So here are a few ideas for the fitness newbie on your list:

Natural Fitness Resistance Toning Kit: With this kit, which includes 65 cm exercise ball, resistance tube with handles, and padded ankle cuff resistance circle, strength training at home is a breeze and eco-friendly. You get no funny off-gassing plastic or vinyl to deter a living room workout.
Nike Sport Tunic: Don't let the fitness newbie in your life head to the gym in an old cotton tee. This flattering top provides belly coverage, offers chest support, and the fabric wicks sweat away from the skin for added comfort. Working out can be stylish.
Polar F7 Heart Rate Monitor: Working out with a heart rate monitor is a great way to jump-start a fitness plan. This one includes a fitness diary to help the fitness newbie monitor workout frequency, calories burned, and time spent in target zones. It comes with a chest strap too. Plus, this watch transfers data to and from a PC via SonicLink and UpLink, for the newbie to gain a long-term perspective on her fitness. This heart rate monitor will surely keep her going.

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Fit Gift Guide: Surfer Betty

FitSugar — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0800

The surfers I know live and breathe the sport, so giving a gift that supports their hang-loose hobby will be sure to please any surf-loving Betty in your life. From the home to the ocean, I've found a few fun presents that will make a surfer girl's holiday simply rad.

Ted Shreds Surf Wax Candle: A lot of surfers can't get to the beach as often as they'd like, and this tropical wax-scented candle will remind them of riding that beloved board. They won't have to worry about the 32-ounce candle burning too quickly, because its burn time is from 80-100 hours.
Robb Havassy Poster: This colorful poster would be a cool addition to a deserving wall, and part of the purchase proceeds goes to SurfAid International. A great gift and a good cause, all wrapped into one.
GoPro Sports Wrist Camera: This shockproof/waterproof wrist camera is ideal for surfing and other outdoor sports. It can be used up to 100 feet underwater and can pivot upright for capturing videos or photos on the fly. The miniature gadget will make riding waves with friends even more fun.

Fit Gift Guide: Woman on the Run

FitSugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:30:00 -0800

I know a lot of you run, which means you also have friends and loved ones that run too. Buying gifts for the runner in your life is such an easy thing to do because buying and receiving gear is so much fun. Here are a few holiday gift ideas for the woman on the run in your life.

Running Hat by Lucy: Winter running means wearing something on your head. But not all hats were created for the ponytail set and that is why this hat rocks. Not only does this cap keep heads warm and ears warm while wicking away sweat, it has a ponytail hole to keeps hair up and out of the way.
Running Tights by Athleta: Running tights are a necessity and this pair has a wrap around reflective design on the calf to make a running gal more visible. Made of wicking fabric, these leggings are great for almost any kind of weather.
Running Jacket by Danskin: Made for all kinds of weather, this jacket is lightweight but water repellent; and it moves well with you. It wicks as well and comes with an MP3 port and reflective accents too - a runner's dream.

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Fit Gift Guide: Healthy New Mom

FitSugar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0800

While the new mom in your life might be sleep deprived, chances are high she still wants to work out. Here are some goodies I wish I had when my girls were newborns, so I think any new mom would love them too.

Baobei Active: Nursing Sports Bra: This nursing sports bra looks fabulous and offers support, function, and style. The ease of the crisscross front makes breastfeeding quick and easy. This bra is a must for boot camp moms, moms on the go, or any mom working to get her body back after baby.
Strollometer: The Strollometer is a wireless speedometer that attaches to a stroller. It includes every function a new strolling mom could use: current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip distance, daily distance, trip time, real clock time and ambient temperature. The Strollometer should fit any stroller out there and clips right to the handlebars so a new mom knows how many miles she has logged over the course of a day.
Yoga Ma Baby Ga DVD: This yoga DVD is designed to help new moms incorporate their babies into their yoga practice. It comes with multiple viewing options; one includes a large screen format with images to entertain the baby, with a small screen in the corner of the yoga poses for mom to follow. It reminds me of Baby Einstein meets mommy yoga.

Fit Gift Guide: Healthy Cook

FitSugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:00:00 -0800

Maybe your mom taught you everything she knows about healthy cooking, or perhaps you're trying to be a healthful influence now that you're on track with eating right - either way, it's time to show her how much you appreciate her with a holiday gift she'll love. Any of these options will encourage the healthy cook to keep up her knack for great tasting food.

Professional Multichopper: Cutting vegetables can be a time-consuming task, especially if the recipe of the day is a big pot of soup. This device is easy on the hands and leaves little room for the excuse that making a healthful meal is too time consuming. It chops fruit and veggies in just one swift step.
EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook: This collection of 150 recipes is just what any mom, from empty nester to brand new mama, needs for healthy cooking inspiration. The cookbook claims that all recipes can be made in 30 to 40 minutes or less.
Vegetable/Seafood Steamer: This simple item steams ingredients in the microwave for great tasting food that's oil free. Done and done.

Gift Ideas For Yogis

FitSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:59 -0800

Yoga love has blossomed everywhere it seems, and just about everyone I know has either tried it, or practices regularly. I'm sure you know a friend or family member who has yoga coursing through her veins, so this holiday season, give her a gift to support her obsession.