1. iMuffs Wireless Headphones
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2. 180s UltraLite Gloves
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3. Polar F6 Heart Rate Monitor
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4. TRX Suspension Training
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If you have friends or family who are into fitness and love trying new things, consider the TRX Suspension System. It sounds like some kind of torture devide, but it's actually a network of straps allowing your exerciser to use his or her own body weight for a variety of exercises. What's nice about it is that it's portable, so he can take it with him on the road, and it allows for a variety of options. He can simply change position to add more leverage to the move or to make it easier. The basic package ($189.95) comes with everything - The straps, an anchor and a variety of videos. I recommend the package with the door anchor included ($199.95), which is more travel friendly.
5. Yoga Toe Socks
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This may seem like an odd gift and you may wonder - Why would someone need socks during yoga? Not everyone does, but these are no ordinary socks. There's a five-toe construction, giving your toes freedom of movement, and there are grippers on the bottom so you won't slip and slide during all those downward dogs. They also provide warmth and protection, a nice feature when the weather gets chilly and your feet are chronically cold.
6. EA Sports Active: More Workouts
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For exercisers who also enjoy Wii games, EA Sports Active offers one of the few challenging Wii-kout options out there. In this version, there are a variety of fun exercises and workouts and there's even a 6 week challenge family members can follow. It's more strenuous than some of the other Wii fitness games out there and a great option when the weather makes it tough to get outside.
7. iTunes Gift Card
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There's some controversy about giving gift cards because they can seem a little impersonal. However, iTunes gift cards bypass that controversy into awesomeness, especially for the exerciser who considers music a workout essential. Not only can you buy new workout music, you can buy fitness apps, audiobooks or any other audio tool to make workouts.
8. FitBALL Pressure Points Package
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I've had this on my gift list for the last three years because it has stood the test of time. Yes, taking two rubber balls and rolling around on them with various parts of the body may seem like an odd thing to do, but you only have to do it once before you experience instant relaxation of tight, tense muscles. The FitBALL Pressure Points package is a great gift idea for the stressed-out person in your life. The included DVD and poster show all the pressure points in your body and how to use the rubber balls on each pressure point to reduce stress and pain. I regularly give these as gifts to my personal training clients and they love it.
9. The Fitness Challenge
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