Big Budget Fitness Gift Guide – Fitness, When Money Just Doesn’t Matter
By Anthony Heredia | December 7th, 2011 | Category: Gift Guides & Gift Suites | Comments Off on Big Budget Fitness Gift Guide – Fitness, When Money Just Doesn’t MatterATIS 4500 AB Inversion System
An inversion table is a priceless piece of equipment for any fitness enthusiast as it can be used to stretch your aching back, thereby extending your spine and alleviating back pain. Not to mention the great abdominal workout you can reap from sit-ups, hanging upside down while your back is fully supported.
Price: $429.00
Buy at www.skymall.com
Distributor’s Description:
The ATIS 4500 AB Training System provides the additional benefit of AB training while inverting. By including AB and CORE training to the inverting position, it will isolate the abdominal muscles more effectively than bench training. At the same time inverting will provide effective back stretching and relaxation. The AB Training System expands the use of inversion tables and provides an additional dimension to inverting by using 10 different locking angles of inversion. The ATIS 4500 can be locked for safely mounting and dismounting as well.
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Street Strider Summit 8R
Biking can be an amazing workout as you use every muscle from your core down, but why not go for broke and use your entire body. This street strider is a full body workout with a view.
Price: $1,899.00
Buy at www.skymall.com
Distributor’s Description:
The Street Strider Summit 8r, our most popular model, comes in three rich colors: Galaxy Black, Breakwater Blue, and Solar Yellow. The Summit 8r features the Shimano Nexus 8-speed transmission, and with the twist grip shifter, you can easily select the most comfortable gear wherever you stride. You can even climb the steepest hills. The 90 mm dual front drum brakes and rear caliper brake provide exceptional stopping power. The frame is constructed with aircraft grade aluminum and is incredibly strong, supporting riders up to 400 pounds.
USE THE SUMMIT 8r INDOORS
The Street Strider Universal Trainer Stand allows you to transform your Summit 8r into an indoor elliptical machine in just seconds. With up to 8 different resistance levels, you can find the perfect setting for an intense indoor elliptical experience any time you want, rain or shine.
The Elliptical Machine Office Desk.
No more complaining about not having enough time to work out. Enjoy a comfortable calorie burn while you toil away at all that bothersome paper work. Let the marathon calorie burn begin!
Price: $8,000
Buy at www.hammacher.com
Distributor’s Description:
This is the adjustable-height desk that pairs with a semi-recumbent elliptical trainer to let users exercise while on the job. Designed to be pedaled at slower cadences that won’t break one’s concentration (or cause one to break a sweat), an average user can burn about 4,000 calories in a typical work week. The desk’s height adjusts from 27″-47″ at the press of a button, allowing you to easily switch to a favorite office chair or to work while standing. The elliptical machine’s generously padded seat slides smoothly along the frame to accommodate users of almost any stature, swivels for easy entry and exit, and has an adjustable backrest for comfort. Resistance is electronically controlled via the included performance monitor that tracks distance, watts, rpm, and calories burned, and displays information stored for up to 30 individuals on its 4″ x 6″ LED screen. Monitor and desk base each plug into AC. For users 5′ 2″-6’9″ up to 300 lbs. Assembly required. Desk has a silver tone metal base with white laminate work surface.
The Five Axis Mechanical Core Muscle Trainer
The five axis core trainer gyrates just about every muscle you got under that holiday weight. Your core can’t help but tone as it fights every to stabilize.
Price: $2,000
Buy at www. hammacher.com
Distributor’s Description:
This is the low-impact mechanical exerciser that methodically tilts across five axes to strengthen your core muscles, helping improve your balance and posture and relieve back pain. The saddle tilts back and forth, left to right, up and down, and twists in pre-programmed sequences, strengthening your thighs, buttocks, back, and deep abdomen-core muscles that are neglected by traditional training regimens. The gentle swaying of the saddle changes your center of balance; and as you attempt to regain your equilibrium, your core muscles expand and contract. Ideal for both physically limited and experienced exercisers, the device allows you to conduct a 15-minute exercise routine while seated without creating excessive pressure and stress on joints. The exercise routines also provide a beneficial aerobic workout, ideal for those who need to maintain low target heart rates. The seven programs (easy, light, moderate, advanced, waist, hip, legs) and nine speeds are easily controlled on the pommel’s LCD panel that also shows calories burned and the muscles being worked during each routine. With a set of stirrups and handle to provide stability
The Lateral Aerobic Trainer
Adding dimension to your training will cut inches from all the right places. This lateral trainer works all aspects of your legs while using your core to stabilize all the calorie burning actions to render aggressive results.
Price: $1,400
Buy at www.hammacher.com
Distributor’s Description:
This is the only cardiovascular trainer that rotates laterally to sculpt the lower body while delivering a vigorous fat-burning workout. Unlike elliptical machines, treadmills, and steppers that focus exclusively on the front and back of the legs, this patented machine’s horizontal figure-eight motion engages the total leg, zeroing in on hard-to-tone areas in the outer and inner thighs and glutes. While the lateral trainer provides excellent sports-specific training for skiers, golfers, and tennis players, any user will benefit from its superior toning and conditioning. The intensity of workouts is easily adjusted at the turn of a tension knob. An LCD readout displays heart rate, calories burned, RPM, speed, distance, and time. The durable rolled steel frame supports users up to 300 lbs. and has casters for easy mobility. Because the trainer requires no electrical power, it can be set up anywhere (requiring less floor space than a treadmill) and operates quietly. Minor assembly required. LCD uses two AA batteries, included.
Three-Person Therapy Sauna
Detoxifying can be much more than drinking some green trend drink of the month. Why not relax with friends as you detox?
Price: $1,499.00
Buy at www.skymall.com
Distributor Description:
The Ironman 3-Person Carbon Foot Therapy Sauna is heated by carbon panels which provide fast warm- up time, lower surface temperature, and provide even heat distribution throughout the sauna. With carbon heat, hot spots are eliminated and users can stay in the sauna longer because of the unique heating system. The sauna is constructed of Canadian hemlock and comes with “In-floor Radiant Heat” that is adjustable and provides relief from minor foot ache and can energize the whole body. The textured tempered glass foot panel is easy to clean and waterproof. The sauna can be heated up to 140 degrees F and comes with a CD/AM/FM radio with 2 stereo speakers. Assembly time for 2 people is approximately 1 hour. Heat is adjusted by a digital control panel. This sauna provides relaxation, increased blood circulation, skin nourishment, and promotes the body’s immune system.
The Pro-spot Fusion HG6 Gym
How often have you found yourself at the gym just wondering what was happening on your favorite soap opera or American Idol? Never miss another show again with the Fusion HG6. This full body gym will not only entertain you as you sweat but will cool you down with its built-in fans and style with neon blue lights as the cherry on top. I’ll take three!
Price: $4,699 – $6,000
Buy at www.prospotfitness.com
Distributor Description:
The Fusion HG-6 is the ultimate home gym with three varied-height cable pulleys and a cable crossover system that doubles as an alternative way to add resistance to the barbell. Two, 200-lb weight stacks allow for effective, independent training during exercises such as leg extension, leg curl, and cable crossover movements. VKR/Dip Attachment and various accessories and handles offer virtually endless exercise options.
The included FS-150 bench further expands the HG-6’s versatility, providing such exercises as leg press, leg extension and curl, rowing movement, and various press and cable exercises. The FS-150 also has a unique feature not found on any other workout bench—spring-loaded positioning wheels. While not in use, the bench floats above the wheels and can be moved around easily. Locks down automatically while in use. Contoured sport seat with lumbar support provides unequaled comfort and performance while the positioning handles make adjusting seat positions a snap.
Several convenience features round out the superiority of the HG-6: Multiple, adjustable foot plates, height indicator markers for crossover pulleys, padded back rollers, barbell holder for performing chin-ups, lat bar securing hooks, leg hold down, spot blocks, side-to-side barbell ratcheting for easy upward placement, VKR/Dip assist belt, and cup holder. It’s wheelchair accessible and has a hefty 750-lb capacity.
Treadmill Desk
A large percentage of your day might be at a desk for work reasons or maybe just browsing your facebook page a little too much, but there will be no guilt today. This great desk will slide into any current treadmill you might already have and give you a great reason to finally sweep the cobwebs off. Time to multi task like never before.
Price: $479.00
Buy at www.trekdesk.com
Distributor’s Description:
The days of office drudgery and ill health are finally over. TrekDesk, attached to an existing treadmill, allows employees to walk slowly while they work (without sweating).The benefits of walking while working are life changing and include weight loss, disease prevention, health restoration, mood improvement, productivity increases; a total overhaul of your mental and physical well being.
Leather Sogno DreamWave Chair
Who wouldn’t love the gift of a staff personal massage therapist? If you have an extra $8,000 lying around, this gift is a no brainer. While you are at it, my favorite color is black in case you wanted to pick me one up, too. Happy Holidays!
Price: $7,999.00
Buy at www.amazon.com
Distributor’s Description:
Designed and manufactured by the oldest maker of massage chairs in the world, this is a massage chair experience so powerful and nuanced that it transcends all common expectations of what a massage chair can do.
Loaded with a huge list of proprietary capabilities and features, the Sogno DreamWave will transport you to a place of total relaxation with more body coverage than any other massage chair in the market.
Inada is the recognized world-wide leader in massage chair innovation, quality, and performance. The Sogno DreamWave has been designed in conjunction with a team of shiatsu masters.
Rhythmic full-arm shiatsu revitalizes from fingers to shoulders.
Deep, soothing pressure relieves hips and thighs.
Gentle rotational stretch function for hips and low back.
A youth session for younger users (14+).
The Performance Water Cycle
A brisk bike ride through the park on a warm summer day is always a great day; but replace the road with water, and now you’re talking amazing. Take your fitness to the water with this water bike. When you get too hot, you can jump in for a quick refresher and back to pedaling you go.
Price: $3,000.00
Buy at www.hammacher.com
Distributor’s Description:
This is the single-seat water cycle that combines the exhilarating experience of riding a recumbent bicycle with the smooth water displacement of an open-topped kayak, allowing you to navigate smoothly around lakes, harbors, and ocean inlets. Appropriate for those wishing for a relaxing cruise or a vigorous workout, the craft has an efficient, smooth pedal crank that uses an 8:1 gear ratio to drive a 15″ two-blade propeller through the water, allowing you to reach a speed of up to 7 MPH—as fast as an Olympic swimmer and faster than typical paddleboats. An aluminum recumbent bicycle frame extends from the hull, providing a sturdy platform for its cushioned adjustable bicycle seat, allowing you to achieve an optimal pedaling position. The cycle frame separates from the hull for easy transport. Highly responsive turning is provided by a rudder controlled by the frame’s adjustable handlebars; stopping and reverse are accomplished by pedaling backward. The craft’s fiberglass-covered, high-density foam core hull is buoyant, seamless, and leak-proof, with precisely-balanced integral pontoons for a stable ride, even in waves as high as 3′. Its shallow 17″ draft allows you to pedal into water only 2′ deep. Requires minor assembly. Supports up to 350 lbs.