‘95 Gift Guide Consider Fitness Gifts For The Active Person
Every family’s got one. Or two. You know, the health nut who eats oats and grains for breakfast, jogs three or more times a day, and drinks twice the daily recommended intake of water. The one who seems to have all the health and fitness gadgets. If you think you’ve run out of ideas for the fitness fanatic in your clan, consider this list of the latest in exercise equipment, apparel and other contraptions:
The Leader DMX shoe. Here’s your chance to tell your loved one to go take a hike with this gift - a shoe designed exclusively for walkers. Introduced by Reebok, the Leader DMX has two airtight chambers, one in the heel and the other in the forefoot, connected by a small air flow channel in the midsole of the shoe. The extra air adds more cushioning during the walking stride. Price: $69.99.
MCI/Fox Sports pager. Sports fanatics will never miss a game again with this device. It gives up-to-the-minute scores, highlights and other sports news anytime. Information includes trades, schedules and games in progress in seven categories, including professional football, baseball, basketball, hockey, tennis and golf. One monthly fee covers all charges: $34.95 for local paging service or $66 for nationwide service. A one-time activation fee of $15, which also covers shipping and handling. Call (800) 872-5190.
Fast Track II. Get on the fast track for better health with this new exercise machine from FasTrak Fitness Inc. This walking machine helps work the abdominal muscles while toning arms as you glide back and forth on a slightly sloping track. Includes an electronic display that shows calories burned during workout. Price: $399.80 (four payments of $99.95).
The FlexaBall, from NordicTrack Co. This exercise device looks like a giant inflatable blue beach ball. Helps you gain flexibility, balance and coordination as you lie sideways on it while working abdominals, glutes, quads, hamstrings and other muscles. Includes a FlexaBall 60-minute workout video. Retail price: $29.95.
Pump-N-Jump. Jump your way to better fitness with this machine. It combines a 3-foot trampoline and two ski-like poles. For body and cardiovascular workout, the Pump-N-Jump is designed to help improve body symmetry and flexibility. Retail price: $99.95.
Destination Fitness workout videos. Bike along the Oregon Coast, hike the Swiss Alps or tour Hawaii. Designed to complement exercise machines, 17 videos are available in four categories: VideoStride for treadmills, VideoSkier for ski machines, VideoCycle for bikes and VideoHiker for stair machines. Each tape features two or three workouts, simulating the outdoor activity associated with each machine type. The videos are $19.95 each or $17.95 for two or more. Free catalogs are available by calling CVT Productions at (800) 624-4952.
Rodale’s Fitness Swimmer. The swimmer in your family can splash into the holiday season with help from this magazine exclusively for swimmers. Published quarterly by Rodale Press Inc., the fall issue of the magazine offers four pages of photos, descriptions and approximate costs of the latest in aquatic gadgets and other goods including swimwear, towels and barbells and paddles. Available at bookstores.
Acornsox. Say good-bye to winter woolens. Instead, you can sport these stylish socks this winter while you hike, ski or cross-train. Acornsox are made from Polartec, a fashionable performance product that is lightweight, provides protection and insulation, and dries rapidly. Sock styles include Tekna Ski, Versa Hike and Ultra Fishing/ Hunting. Retail price: $28.99. To order, call (800) USA-CORN.
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