Father's Day Fitness Gift Guide
Posted on Jun 15th 2009 4:00PM by Bev SklarFathers Day Gift Guide
Is dad still duct-taping that leaky tent? It's time to get him a new 3-season shelter from REI for summer camping. With a peak height of 75 inches, he can even stand up in this one! Cost: $249
Rei.com
Guys need lean protein to fuel their muscle-building workouts. How about a 4.4-lb tub of Designer Whey Protein in his favorite flavor? He'll score 76 servings at 100-calories, 18 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber each. Cost: $69.99
designerwhey.com
Not only did these Smith sunglasses make Outside Magazine's Gear of the Year, their scratch-free glass lenses mean zero eyestrain and clearer vision for that special guy. Cost: $179
smithoptics.com
Rock hard abs need a challenge. Give this Everlast Standard Duo Exercise Wheel to the guy who already has a six pack or wants one. Cost: $13.95
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Next time he begs for a massage after a long run, hand him The Marathon Stick. The most flexible of all The Stick models, these 1" spindles spin around a semi-rigid core for a powerful self-massage. Beats $1 per minute for a professional massage. Cost: $29.95
amazon.com
This TRX Suspension Trainer kit made the Best New Fitness Gear list over at Men's Health. Make Father's Day the kickoff of a 12-week intensive bodyweight program that rivals the elite forces training system. Cost: $209.95
fitnessanywhere.com
If dad loves tunes on his run, but hates regularly downloading, keep him jamming and current with San Disk's slotRadio player. It's pre-loaded with 1,000 top chart songs, FM radio, song screen and clothes clip. Then score him a new slotRadio card on for Father's day next year. Cost: $99
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If dad loves tennis, but you never have the time (or skill) to return his slicing serves, buy him the Lobster Sports Elite 2 Battery Ball Machine . It's a pricey $1,349, but he might spend that on a new riding mower anyway.
Golfsmith.com
Hand dad the secret security he needs to hit the country roads or new city blocks on that long Father's Day bicycle ride. The Garmin Edge 605 GPS Bike Computer features Virtual Partner to race a ghost competitor, cycling data fields and a highly sensitive receiver for interrupted navigation stream. Cost: $399
Rei.com
He'd probably bypass this mother of all water bottles in an effort to save the family some cash. Buy him one healthy drink of water with the 40 oz Klean Kanteen, featuring recyclable, food-grade stainless steel that's 100 percent BPA and toxin-free. Cost: $25.95
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