Category: Gift Guides

1.      Motorola S9-HD

a.      There is nothing more motivating to exercise than good music. Get rid of those pesky cables for your favorite exercise enthusiast with these high quality sleek motivational headphones. High recommendation rating.

b.      Product Description –

The wireless music experience has been enhanced with an upgraded version of the award-winning MOTOROKR S9, the Motorola S9-HD. Freedom to exercise, move around and commute without wires to tangle or hold you back, is now enhanced with high-definition audio and ear buds that reduce background noise and improve comfort. The S9-HD is the benchmark of wireless music powered by Bluetooth wireless technology. The unique behind-the-head design creates a secure and stable fit–even in active conditions–plus easy to use controls for track selection, volume, play/pause and send/end that allow you to manage music and calls from the headphones.

c.      Where Can I get It? www.motorola.com

d.      How Much? $53-$120

2.      Denise Austin Power Belt Walking System

a.      Have a walking enthusiast ready for more of a challenge? This great gift willtake his/her walk to the next level.

b.      Product Description –

Walking is one of the most popular, convenient, and inexpensive ways to get and stay fit. Bottom line, it is safe and a fun way to get a great workout for your lower body. What about your upper body? Your lower body is doing all the work and receiving all the benefits from a healthy stroll, but your arms and shoulders do nothing. Hand weights are a popular addition to fitness walking, but they can cause strain on the arm, shoulder, and back muscles. They are also an inconvenience. What do you do with hand weights if, in the middle of your walk, you get tired? Do you plan on taking the weights with you when traveling? The solution is the Denise Austin Powerbelt walking system. It’s an effective, safe, and easy to use product developed for and inspired by walking for fitness. Easy to Use – Out of the box and on to your walking routine. * Effective – Burns up to 70% more calories than walking alone. * Versatile – Use it for walking, jogging, aerobics, and much more. * Safety – Smooth and safe resistance compared to hand weights. You already devote the time to walk. The result? A smaller waistline and strong, toned arms and shoulders.

c.      Where Can I Get it?    www.walkerswarehouse.com or www.amazon.com

d.      How Much? $54.95 – $85

3.      Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rowing Machine

a.      Tired of undeveloped upper body? Rowing machines are high calorie burningcardio machines combined with fantastic resistance training for a toned upper body.

b.      Product Description –

Do you have limited workout space but plenty of motivation? Turn to the Stamina Body Trac Glider rowing machine, which offers a compact footprint of only 23.5 inches wide by 46 inches long, but offers the same terrific workout performance as machines twice its size. The Body Trac Glider is outfitted with a tough steel frame and an aluminum center beam that’s designed to withstand years of use. More significantly, the machine’s ball-bearing roller system and adjustable cylinder resistance arms mimic the smooth motion of rowing on the water. And because rowing is widely recognized as one of the best all-around activities for cardiovascular fitness and strength, the Body Trac Glider makes an ideal workout accessory for anyone who wants to get in tip-top shape. Rowing provides an efficient, effective, low-impact workout that utilizes all the major muscle groups, including the back, legs, arms, abdominals, and buttocks. It is also one of the best exercises for building a strong back, as well as one of the most effective low-impact aerobic exercises for increasing your metabolism. As a result, you can efficiently burn calories and fat without impacting your joints. In addition, the rower includes a multifunction fitness monitor that tracks your workout time, stroke count, and calories burned during your workout, along with the total strokes you’ve accumulated since owning the machine. The monitor displays each data point for six seconds before rotating to the next.

c.      Where Can I Get It?    www.amazon.com

d.      How Much?    $149.00

4.      INSANITY (TM) Work Out System

a.      It is time for the next sweat fest video to melt the pounds away. What I love about this DVD series is the nonstop intensity that is so vital to getting in the best shape of your life, well worth the price.

b.      Product Description –

INSANITY (TM) is the most challenging cardio program ever put on DVD. Your personal trainer Shaun T will push you past your limits with 10 workout discs packed with plyometric drills on top of intervals of strength, power, resistance, and core training. No equipment or weights needed. You don’t have to be in extreme shape to do it. As long as you’re ready to dig deep, Shaun will help you get insane results in just 60 days.

c.      Where Can I Get It? http://www.beachbody.com

d.      How Much?    3 payments of  $39.95

5.      Stamina InStride Pro Electronic Stepper

a.      Lots of cardio packed into one small package, an ideal gift for the cardio enthusiast who just can’t find the room for large equipment.

b.      Product Description –

A great workout companion for smaller homes as well as the office, the Stamina InStride Pro Electronic Stepper helps you get a cardio workout when taking a break at work or watching TV. Weighing just 20 pounds, the InStride Pro is small enough to toss into a workout bag, and it has a small footprint of just 12 x 16 inches. Resistance is provided by two hydraulic cylinders for smooth steps that work your calves, thighs, and buttocks as well as your core, while the aerobic aspect of the stepper helps you burn calories and fat. The battery-operated multifunctional fitness monitor times each workout and counts the number of steps, so you stay motivated and on track to reach your fitness goals. Two rubber resistance tubes connect to the stepper to add an upper body workout to your cardio routine. Detach the tubes from the InStride Stepper to tone and sculpt your legs, arms, chest, and back.

c.      Where Can I Get It? www.amazon.com

d.      How Much?    $60.00

6.      Balance Disc

a.      Product Description –

The Fit Disc can withstand up to 350 lbs. It promotes core stability and has many of the same benefits of a gym ball while performing lower back and abdominal exercises. Can be used in most chairs to support and challenge the spinal muscles while enhancing posture; for children with hyperactive nervous systems–enhances calmness and concentration. Can be used on the floor for exercises to improve balance and increase strength. Inflatable with a standard ball needle and pump.

·      Promotes core stability and withstands up to 350 lbs

·      Experience many of the same benefits of a gym ball while performing lower back and abdominal exercise

·      Inflatable with a standard ball needle and pump

b.      Where Can I Get It? Any sports store, Target, or www.amazon.com

c.      How Much? $15.99 – $25.99

7.      Perfect Pullup Complete System

a.      Pull Ups are a powerful exercise for fast upper body definition, but bad form can really hinder your workout. I love this product for keeping your form in line and making it so convenient at the same time.

b.      Product Description – Complete upper body workout, which includes the Deluxe Ab Straps! These Ab Straps allow you to do off-the-floor leg lifts and crunches the way the Pros do it.

Unique Rotating Handles
· Engages more muscles
· Reduces Joint Strain

Adjustable Swing Arms
· 3 Exercise Positions
· US Navy SEAL Inspired Workouts
· Makes Pullups Easy for Beginners

Complete Upper Body Machine
Get more from your workouts without having to leave the house.
Adjustable swing arms add new exercises like Australian Pullups and Standing Rows never before possible from a single pullup bar.
· Fits any door frame from 27″ – 36″ wide
· Easy installation in all standard door frames
· Easily removed from door frame
· Door can be closed while product is installed
· Handles and bar can support user weights up to 300 lbs*

c.      Where Can I Get It?    www.perfectonline.com

d.      How Much? $19.95 – $ 59.90

8.      Ironman Gravity 1000 Inversion Table

a.      Working out hard is great for us all but can sometimes leave our back hurting if done improperly. An inversion table allows your spine to naturally decompress without the constant chiropractic bill. A must have for all those workout warriors.

b.      Product Description – Reduce back stress by relieving pressure on vertebrae discs and ligaments. Fitness product is the perfect core and training device to reduce fatigue and stress. Exercise promotes blood circulation to relieve stiff muscles. Built with durable tubular steel frame with scratch resistant powder-coated finish. Supports up to 300 pounds and a user height up to 6 feet 6 inches. Extra long safety handles provide easy return to upright position. Vinyl safety covers are added for safety. Nylon backrest provides durability and comfort. Ergonomically molded ankle holders provide comfort and security. Easily folds for storage. Inverts up to 90-degrees Height adjustable up to 6 feet 6 inches

c.      Where Do I Get It?     www.overstock.com

d.      How Much?    $147.99

9.      Bodylastics Home Gym System

a.      Hands down the best resistance cord system I have seen (ordered my set as soon as I saw them). With a good resistance cord set you can recreate any large gym machine workout without the bulky expensive machine.

b.      Product Description –

Well, the statement above is not really true. This product is so versatile that the actual number of exercises is only limited by your imagination and creativity. However, to get you started, we start you off with the most effective exercises used for decades, to build the world’s best bodies.  All Bodylastics Home gym systems can create over 140 of the greatest exercises from the best equipped health clubs and gyms. We’re not talking about makeshift exercises that kind of do the same thing as the $20,000 machines; we are talking about the same exact exercises.

c.      Where Do I Get It? www.bodylastics.com

How Much?    $45.95 – $104.95

1.      Pilates Power Gym
a.      Product Description –
Sculpt your way to a better body with the Pilates Power Gym with 2 DVDs and Pilates Power Workout Bar. This great home gym system combines the best of Pilates and traditional strength training in one terrific machine and is completely self-contained–no additional weights or spotters needed. The included DVDs feature 4 terrific workouts designed for total-body strengthening and conditioning. Also included is an Exercise and Nutrition Guide to help keep your diet and workout in line with your fitness goals. Pilates Power Gym with 2 DVDs and Pilates Power Workout Bar Includes:
·        Pilates Power Gym
·        Push Up Workout Bar
·        2 Workout DVDs
·        User’s manual
·        Nutrition guide
·        Resistance chart
b.      Where Can I Get It?    www.hsn.com
c.      How Much      $349.95

2. Bodybugg Calorie Management System
a.      Bodybugg is still the leading product for exact calorie tracking, allowing you to arrive at your goals significantly faster.
b.      The revolutionary new bodybugg makes it easy to manage the calories you consume and burn so you always stay in control of your weight.  Get started with a personal phone coach.  Then manage your results daily on our user-friendly web based program. As reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine , 2008 edition, the bodybugg armband achieved average accuracy rates of 90% in studies comparing calorie expenditure measurements from the bodybugg device to calorie expenditure measurements in a metabolic chamber (the “gold standard” of calorie expenditure measurement).
·       It’s easy – monitor how much you exercise, manage how many calories you eat, then track if you are burning more calories than you are consuming.
·       It’s flexible – eat what you want, when you want, work out on your own terms.
·       It’s customized – your program is based on your age, weight, height, and personal goals.
·       It’s personalized – start with a phone coach session with your personal phone coach
View your progress with a 6-month subscription to the web-based nutrition program, included with the initial purchase of the new bodybugg.
c.      Where Can I Get It?    www.24hrfitness.com
d.      How Much?    $199.00 plus monthly subscription for tracking

3.      VP1000 Vibration Trainer
a.      Vibration training is relatively new to the fitness industry, but the technology was developed in the 1960s for Russian cosmonauts to prevent muscle atrophy and loss of bone density due to the lack of gravity in space. This proven technology is now used by elite athletes, those rehabilitating from an injury, senior fitness enthusiasts, and those interested in expanding their exercise regiment to take advantage of the health benefits achieved by using whole body vibration therapy.
b.      Health Benefits
Whole body vibration therapy is an excellent complement to traditional cardiovascular exercise and strength training. It is beneficial for seniors. Benefits of using a vibration trainer include
·        Improved Muscle Strength
·        Improved Flexibility and Joint Range of Motion
·        Improved Balance and Mobility
·        Increased Bone Density
Improved Hormone Levels
a.      Where Can I Get It? How Does It Work?       www.lifespanfitness.com
b.      How Much? $899

4. Lifesmart Premium Pack 130 Jet Spa with Remote, Spa Caddy
a.      Everyone loves hot tubs, but not everyone has a good place to install one. Enter the LifeSmart Premium Pack 130, the company’s most powerful self-inflating spa. The Premium Pack 130 installs almost anywhere, indoors or out, including in your backyard, on your patio, or in your sunroom. You can even bring it to a friend’s house or take it on a road trip. The hot tub is also easy to inflate: just remove it from the box, plug it into a 110-volt outlet, and watch it self-inflate in minutes. Once the spa is standing, simply fill it with a garden hose and turn on the 900-watt, thermostatically controlled heater, which maxes out at a relaxing 104 degrees. There’s no better way to escape from your day-to-day grind. Plus, the Premium Pack 130 includes a massaging bubble system with 130 air jets, so you can soothe your aching muscles in luxurious warmth. Perhaps the handiest feature, however, is the tub’s LifeSmart spa caddy, a combination hand rail, drink holder, and towel rack that attaches to the side. The spa caddy keeps the most important spa accessories close at hand, so you don’t have to run across the deck on a cold evening just to grab your towel. Other features include a special remote that lets you control the settings while in the water, a durable vinyl construction, room for up to four people, a filtration pump and zippered thermal cover, and a one-year supply of spa treatment supplies. The spa–which holds approximately 211 gallons–measures 73 inches in diameter and 28 inches tall when fully inflated and weighs 50 pounds. The spa carries a one-year warranty on the controls and heater and a 90-day warranty on parts.
b.      Where Can I Get It?    www.amazon.com
c.      How Much?    $999.00

5.      Hydro Glass
a.      Recovery and relaxation is just as important as exercise
b.      Product Description –
A truly new and innovative way to engage the senses during wet room treatments.  First impressions count and are often responsible for what you feel, sense, and desire from that point on.  Hydroglass by HydroCo can be used to create an array of environments–the deep ocean, a dry arid desert or even a plush, green tropical rain forest–let your imagination stroll. Body scrubs, wraps, and thermal experiences can be efficiently and responsibly performed.  Individual showerhead flow control enables a reduction in water consumption by as much as 80%, compared to traditional Vichy Shower treatments, remembering that saving water saves energy! Hydroglass’s organic design accommodates tile, wood, or metallic trim so virtually any interior or exterior design requirement can be achieved. HydroCo is an Australian company creating for the future of Spa or high-end home luxury.
c.      Where Can I Get It? www.hydroco.com