Unless your man collects teddy bears, the usual Valentine's fare just isn't going to cut it for him. You could get him a nice watch or some cologne, sure. Or you could show him how much you love him by giving him a gift that encourages his healthy diet and fitness habits.

What's sentimental about new running shoes? you're thinking. Well, nothing. But unless your guy is the romantic type, sentimental probably is more important to you than it is to him. Giving a fit Valentine's gift not only shows that you support his interests, but that you care about his health, too.

Get some ideas in the gallery below, and don't forget to check out our fit Valentine's Day gifts for her, too.

Hey guys, Valentine's Day is this Saturday so consider this your official reminder. If you and your love usually celebrate, this is not a holiday you want to forget.

If your girlfriend or wife is just as interested in diet and fitness as you are, then skip the giant box of gooey chocolates this Valentine's Day. There are plenty of other ways to let her know you're sweet on her, right?

Flowers are nice, sure. But a fit gift will tell her that you care as much about her health as you do her heart. We've got five great ideas for you in the gallery below.

So your bags are packed, the car is stocked with festive wrapped presents and you're about to go over the river and through the woods when you realize ... you forgot to buy cousin Jimmy a gift.

We've all been there. At this point, you may not have time to purchase one of our favorite fit gifts, but there are still plenty of health-promoting gifts you can pick up on the way to your Christmas celebrations. Check out the gallery for ideas.

The days before Christmas are winding down. If you're in need of a quick gift, a DVD is a good choice. While a couple of hours plopped on the couch certainly doesn't do anything for fitness, many sports-themed movies have an inspiring message. So, when picking out a flick for your favorite movie buffs, why not choose one that motivates them to become more fit? Check out the gallery for some ideas.

Good things come in small packages, they say. That's especially true when it comes to healthy stocking stuffers. What better gift to give than one that encourages an active, healthy, happy life?

Over at Holidash you can find healthy stocking stuffers for women, for men, and even for the kids in your life.

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That Christmas shopping you're putting off is becoming dangerously close to "last-minute" Christmas shopping.

No worries, though, because over at Holidash you'll find the healthy gift finder. So now, not only can you hunt down the perfect gift ... you can give the gift of a healthier lifestyle at the same time.

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There's no reason to leave the joy of stockings just for the kids. Why should they have all the fun? But don't stuff stockings chock full of chocolate, peppermints and sugarplums (if you know what a sugarplum is). Instead, fill your stockings with health and fitness in mind.

Check out this gallery for some stocking stuffer ideas for fitness fanatics. Want more ideas? Check out Bethany's suggestions from last December.

Baking up goodies for parties, gifts and Santa is a terrific part of this festive holiday season -- even for me, your loving fitness trainer. Baking doesn't have to be bad for your body though, nor does it have to contribute to that traditional December weight gain.

If I weren't a fitness professional, I'd be a baker. It's fun and allows me the ability to be creative while making people happy. I love making people happy. I don't, however, enjoy putting fat on my hips or the hips of others. This has lead me to be really creative.

I've got a few suggestions for you to follow and a link here to my favorite baked treats in my online recipe book at Fitzness.com.

• Substitute eggs for an egg substitute like Egg Beaters.
• Substitute butter/oil for a sugar free syrup like the ones sold a DaVinci Gourmet. (Use equal amounts as the ones given for the oil/butter.)

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I just posted a list of my favorite fitness tools of the year in my Holiday Hottie column over at Holidash, and since you are all fitness fans ... I'd feel silly not to share it with you.

The bottom line is: I'm privy to the best tools and clothes on the market. I aggressively seek out hot new items, and sometimes the makers of those items seek out me. At the end of the day, I drop the crap and keep the stuff I truly love.

My short list of Gifts to Get Greedy Over is comprised of some of the most innovative tools for training at all levels of fitness. Oh! And the apparel is to die for. So scoot on over to Holidash and give the gift of fitness. Or ... get something fancy for yourself. You deserve it!

I wish you happy and healthy holidays!

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Tick tock goes the Christmas clock ... have you finished your shopping yet? Before you hit the mall, be sure to check out Fitz's Holiday Hottie gift guide.

These pretty gifts (as in pretty hot) will let you show not only your love, but your inspiration for perspiration.

Got a holiday hottie in your life? Check it out!

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Vegan and vegetarian ... what is the difference? There are more similarities than differences, really. Both eschew meat in their diets, but vegans take it a step further. Vegans aim to avoid using any foods and products made from animals or animal by-products. And while every vegan has different ethical guidelines they follow, many vegans opt for 100% cruelty-free products.

If you have a loved one who is a vegan, you may be stumped about what you can buy for them. Luckily, there are plenty of health and wellness gifts that mesh with the vegan lifestyle. Check out the gallery for some ideas.

Feeling stuck about what to buy your sweetie this holiday season? Believe it or not, a fitness gift can be romantic. There's a fine line, however. Guys, if you buy your girlfriend a weight-loss fitness DVD, you are going to have hell to pay. But buy her a romantic weekend away at a ski resort, and you'll get a whole different response.

Fitness can be fun, and it's a great way to spend time together. So think about the different activities you enjoy and find a way you can do them together. Check out the gallery for some ideas.

Tweens and teens may seem to be constantly on the go. But while they're go, go, going ... are they really being physically active? Encourage them to be more active this holiday season with gifts that either inspire physical activity or generate it.

When choosing active gifts for the younger set, keep fun in mind. While a pedometer might be a great tool for kids of any age, it's not exactly thrilling for a teenager to open a handsomely wrapped gift and find a pedometer inside. So look for items that not only promote physical fitness, but also generate some excitement. Check out the gallery for some activity-inspiring gifts for the tweens and teens in your life.

I'm a sucker for a good motivational quote or phrase to get me exercising or bring me up out of a bad mood, and with today's stresses what better phrase than the 1939 classic "Keep Calm and Carry On?" It was originally created by the British as a way to calm people during the outbreak of a war with Germany, but the simple phrase is catching on all over again and people are applying it to all kinds of situations. Stress is a known health hazard, so use this phrase to keep calm and you really will be able to carry on a lot longer.

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Are you still looking for a few last minute gifts? I'm usually pretty good at getting the big stuff out of the way fairly early, but it seems for small items and stocking stuffers I'm always scrambling at the very end. If that's you then Natural Health has a whole list of ideas that will fit the bill perfectly for the exercise nut in your family (and if you're like me you might get a few ideas for yourself in the future -- birthday coming up maybe?).

Happy shopping, and Happy Holidays!

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