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Posted: 3:31 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012
By Marjie Gilliam
Looking for last-minute holiday gift ideas? Whether you’re adding to your wish list or purchasing for someone else, health and fitness gifts are a great choice and help to keep you motivated in the new year.
Some of my favorite picks include:
For anyone who loves cycling, the Rokbed v3 Bike Mount Kit is a product that allows you to mount your iPhone so you can listen to music, use the GPS or map your path while pumping the pedals. Its engineered and made in the USA, and attaches securely to the bicycle with a dual retention lock system. It includes the Rokbed v3 iPhone case that can be used on and off of the bike. It provides maximum protection of your device, and has a magnet insert that lets you stick your iPhone to anything metal, great for quickly mounting your phone in workspaces and at home. (www.rokform.com)
The ePulse2 is the world’s first armband continuous heart rate monitor, pedometer and calorimeter. Until now dynamic heart rate monitors required an uncomfortable chest strap and special watch practically restricting their use to serious athletes. Dubbed the”People’s Fitness Monitor,” the ePulse2 makes it practical and convenient for anyone to obtain the benefits of heart rate monitoring and step counting while conducting literally any type of activity from running to walking or simply doing daily chores. Visit www.impactsports.com.
Wrist weights are an inexpensive solution for anyone who has difficulty grasping objects, allowing the user to perform many strength training exercises safely and effectively. Most wrist weights come in sizes ranging from 1 to 5 pounds, are very comfortable and can be slipped easily over the wrists or have Velcro straps for opening and closing. Wearing wrist weights also allows for increasing existing resistance when lifting free weights, turning 5 pound dumbbells into 6 to 11 pounds, 10’s into 11 to 15 pounds and so on. Perfect for at-home exercisers who don’t have room for extra equipment, wrist weights can often also be used as ankle weights to add resistance to leg exercises.
The Eton Rukus Solar is a portable Bluetooth sound system with a high efficiency solar panel, so you can play your tunes all day long. This self-powered sound system is easy to take along to the park, to a tailgate, or use it at home when exercising. With quick one-touch pairing, the Rukus Solar allows you to play music from any Bluetooth enabled smart phone, tablet or computer. It’s lightweight and has an integrated handle making it easy to carry. It also has a USB output to charge most smart phones and mobile devices and its storage net securely protects your device during transport. www.etoncorp.com.
iFitness Single and Double Neoprene Sport Pouches are designed to hold cell phones, ID, cash, keys, credit cards and other small personal items. Affordable, comfortable and durable, these lightweight belts can be used while running, walking, working out, hiking, cycling or even when traveling or shopping, leaving you hands-free to concentrate on being active. The belts comes in different sizes are sold nationally in running stores or can be ordered online at www.ifitnessinc.com.
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