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Fit Gifts For Health Nuts

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on November 22, 2010
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Cold weather won’t stop hard-core athletes. Help keep them warm with a Brooks Infiniti Beanie. The lightweight hat is made from a moisture-wicking polyester/Spandex-blend fabric. There are several color options, and the women’s version comes with an openi
Cold weather won’t stop hard-core athletes. Help keep them warm with a Brooks Infiniti Beanie. The lightweight hat is made from a moisture-wicking polyester/Spandex-blend fabric. There are several color options, and the women’s version comes with an openi

Brooks Infiniti Beanie Photograph by Brooks

Aches and pains are part of the territory when it comes to fitness, right? Soothe them away with these cute IV-bag-shaped ice and heat packs. Just refrigerate the blue one for a bit of cool relief, and push a button to activate the heat in the red one. Bo
Aches and pains are part of the territory when it comes to fitness, right? Soothe them away with these cute IV-bag-shaped ice and heat packs. Just refrigerate the blue one for a bit of cool relief, and push a button to activate the heat in the red one. Bo

Doctor Bags Photograph by Uncommon Goods

In a workout rut? FitDeck Exercise Playing Cards can shake things up. Draw a few cards from the deck at random and voilà—you’ve got an on-the-fly circuit workout with no equipment required. Fitdeck.com, $14.95.
In a workout rut? FitDeck Exercise Playing Cards can shake things up. Draw a few cards from the deck at random and voilà—you’ve got an on-the-fly circuit workout with no equipment required. Fitdeck.com, $14.95.

FitDeck Exercise Playing Cards Photograph by FitDeck

Nothing kills a good workout buzz like achy, blistered feet. Treat tired tootsies to a bit of luxury with a pair of high-performance socks. We like the ultra-thin Brooks Gossamer Peds (Brooks.com, $10) and North Face Arnuva Quarters (Thenorthface.com, $15
Nothing kills a good workout buzz like achy, blistered feet. Treat tired tootsies to a bit of luxury with a pair of high-performance socks. We like the ultra-thin Brooks Gossamer Peds (Brooks.com, $10) and North Face Arnuva Quarters (Thenorthface.com, $15

High Performance Socks Photograph by Brooks and North Face

The TRX Suspension Training kit is a portable, total-body training system that leverages your body weight to strengthen muscles from head to toe. An instructional DVD and booklet, which demonstrate more than 300 exercises, are included in the Pro Pack. Ge
The TRX Suspension Training kit is a portable, total-body training system that leverages your body weight to strengthen muscles from head to toe. An instructional DVD and booklet, which demonstrate more than 300 exercises, are included in the Pro Pack. Ge

TRX Suspension Training Pro Pack Photograph by Fitness Anywhere

If weekly trips to the massage therapist aren’t in your budget, here’s the next-best thing: a dual-density foam roller. Athletes can treat themselves to home massages using the roller to work out kinks. An instructional DVD (included) shows you how. Targe
If weekly trips to the massage therapist aren’t in your budget, here’s the next-best thing: a dual-density foam roller. Athletes can treat themselves to home massages using the roller to work out kinks. An instructional DVD (included) shows you how. Targe

Ultimate Foam Roller Photograph by Target

Use the Garmin Forerunner 305 to monitor heart rate, speed, distance, and time during workouts. The watch uses GPS to track distances accurately and can store up to 200 workouts. A chest strap is included to monitor heart rate. Hook the watch up to a comp
Use the Garmin Forerunner 305 to monitor heart rate, speed, distance, and time during workouts. The watch uses GPS to track distances accurately and can store up to 200 workouts. A chest strap is included to monitor heart rate. Hook the watch up to a comp

Garmin Forerunner 305 Watch Photograph by REI

Be good to the environment and your body with an Ech2o Filtered Water Bottle. Available in 18- and 25-ounce sizes, the BPA-free bottles have built-in filters to remove pollutants such as detergents and pesticides from tap water. Ecousable.com, $34.99 to $
Be good to the environment and your body with an Ech2o Filtered Water Bottle. Available in 18- and 25-ounce sizes, the BPA-free bottles have built-in filters to remove pollutants such as detergents and pesticides from tap water. Ecousable.com, $34.99 to $

Ech2o Filtered Water Bottle Photograph by EcoUsable

Eliminate some of the guesswork from those pesky five-digit gym locks with a word-based padlock. Feeling cheeky? Preset it with the word of your choice, such as your name. That way, the recipient will never forget whom to send the thank-you note to. Amazo
Eliminate some of the guesswork from those pesky five-digit gym locks with a word-based padlock. Feeling cheeky? Preset it with the word of your choice, such as your name. That way, the recipient will never forget whom to send the thank-you note to. Amazo

WordLock Photograph by Amazon

Yoga’s a great workout, but classes at a studio can add up fast. The MP3-player-compatible Audio Yoga Mat (Gaiam.com, $39.98) can help you practice on your own—just download a yoga tutorial and load it onto your iPod. The mat plays the audio through a bui
Yoga’s a great workout, but classes at a studio can add up fast. The MP3-player-compatible Audio Yoga Mat (Gaiam.com, $39.98) can help you practice on your own—just download a yoga tutorial and load it onto your iPod. The mat plays the audio through a bui

Yoga Accessories Photograph by Gaiam and Yoga Accessories

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