Although Girlawhirl loves the thrill of an athletic challenge, she finds that it's tough to stick to a workout routine that's predictable and boring. So for her workout buddies and Super Pals, she's lined up a few gifts that add a little fun to their regular routines…
• Girlawhirl loves the way her Nike + system works with her iPod nano to help her keep track of her workouts and follow her progress as she gets faster and stronger. A Super Pal wants to start a running program after the holidays, so for her, the Nike + iPod Sport Kit is the perfect gift.
Nike + iPod Sport Kit
nordstrom.com
$29
• And just so there are no excuses when it comes to an outdoor run, Girlawhirl pairs the Nike + iPod Starter Kit with Nike's Soft Shell Therma-Fit Hat. With its built in headphones and a special pocket for a nano, there are no cords, no armbands and nothing to get in the way of a workout.
Soft Shell Therma-Fit Hat by Nike
nordstrom.com
$60
• For Super Pals who are devotees of mat workouts, Girlawhirl has found Yoga and Pilates gift sets from Uncommon Goods. With a sherpa mat cover and an embroidered hand towel in each kit, they're the perfect way to perk up any workout.
Yoga and Pilates Gift Sets
uncomongoods.com
$60 each
• And just as her Nike + iPod system helps Girlawhirl track her running, the WalkStyles™ DashTrak does the same for walkers. Worn at the waist, and equipped with an optional heart rate strap, it stores information on distance walked, steps, calorie burn and more. It also connects to a PC with Windows and to the WalkStyles.com website where there are more workout management options.
WalkStyles DashTrak
nordstrom.com
$129
• For her workout buddies, without whom Girlawhirl knows she'd always find an excuse to skip the gym, a super-cool workout top from Stella McCartney for Adidas is the perfect thank you. A splurge to be sure, but they're so cool that they do double duty as layering pieces outside the gym.
Adidas by Stella McCartney Gym Tank
From a selection available at nordstrom.com
$80
• After a workout, Girlawhirl doesn't know anyone who wouldn't appreciate a massage. But who's got the time or the money for so many massages? Girlawhirl's giving the gift of Reflexology this year, with the Miracle Foot Massager. After all, with so many nerve endings in the feet, a session with a reflexologist delivers benefits to the whole body. The Miracle Foot Massager works by sending gentle electrical currents into the body through the feet.
Miracle Foot Massager
gaiam.com
$126
• And for all her co-workers and friends who are faced with the challenge of squeezing in workouts on the road, Girlawhirl's got a few ideas in her gym bag of tricks. Nonslip Mitts are a great way to get a little yoga in without having to tote a yoga mat all over the world. They're little pieces of sticky mat-like material that slip on to the hands and feet. And downloads from gymp3 bring some of the best personal trainers in the world like Kathy Kaehler and Greg Isaacs to mp3 players everywhere.
Non Slip Mitts
gaiam.com
$30
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