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gum and fruit punch, are BPA-free and contain natural flavors that last for the life of the mouth guard. They even fit over braces ($11.99, sporting goods stores).
Get a grip: Century dual grip medicine ball is filled with sand
Fitness-related gifts aren’t just for those who are already in great shape. Sometimes, the right gift can encourage someone in need of a life change. An inexpensive pedometer or fitness-tracking software for a smartphone can be helpful reminding someone to be active, according to Pete McCall, a San Diego exercise physiologist. While daily weigh-ins can be demoralizing, since an exerciser isn’t likely to see losses daily, tracking weight every 10 days or so may be beneficial, McCall says. The FitBit Aria ($149) is a WiFi-enabled scale that records weight, body fat and BMI and wirelessly sends the info to a computer to track calories, pounds lost and overall progress. The device also connects with others trying to lose weight via the FitBit website. Each family member can create his or her own account ($149, specialty stores).
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Whether it’s walking and skiing 420 nautical miles across the South Pole or cycling 240 miles across five mountain ranges in Costa Rica, there are dozens of races that’ll take months or years to prepare for. Meanwhile, a reader can simply enjoy the images (bookstores, $29.95). © CTW Features
Books to inspire “The World’s Toughest Endurance Challenges,” by Richard Hoad and Paul Moore (VeloPress, 2012) is great reading for the most adventurous athlete on your list.
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