WNBC in New York: Fit Gift Ideas

BestStuff.com's Stephanie Oakes shows her picks of some of the best gifts for the athlete on your gift list Wednesday, December 13th on WNBC in New York.



Garmin Etrex
This small navigator will pinpoint your position, store locations of important landmarks, and help guide you back to home base. Great for hiking, camping, or boating, the 6-ounce GPS comes packaged in a waterproof, bright yellow casing with easy to use buttons on either side of the unit for one-handed operation. It operates on two AA batteries (up to 22 hours) and sells for $119.




SportBrain
This wearable personal fitness assistant automatically tracks your daily physical activity, sends the information to your personal Web pages at www.sportbrain.com and rewards you for achieving your fitness goals. The SportBrain platform consists of the wearable SportBrain tracker, SportPort transmitter, and the SportBrain web site. The tracker is a small, sleek, unobtrusive device that easily attaches to your belt or waistband. It accurately reads and records daily activities including everything from walking around the office to jogging laps around the track. It comes with interchangeable SportFaces in multiple colors to coordinate with your mood or wardrobe. $100.




Motorola Talkabout T6310 Two-way Radios
Rugged in design yet playful in fun colors, the Motorola two-way radios provide a variety of outdoor, entertainment and lifestyle features. Never before seen in a two-way radio, the T6310 model includes an entertainment package that includes a built-in FM radio with eight presets and stereo earphones along with all the features of the T6300 series such as weather channels, Eavesdrop Eliminator, and VibraCall. Also includes a clock, alarm, and stopwatch. It has a range of up to two miles (depending upon terrain and conditions) along with the option for hands-free use. It runs on 2 AA batteries. $150 per radio.




Nike Shox Footwear
Nike Shox shoes incorporate a new technology that provides a spring-like response to maximize cushioning and responsiveness while minimizing weight. The first athletic shoes with this new technology are the Nike Shox BB4 basketball shoe. Other Nike Shox shoes are the R4 running shoes (available now) and the cross-training shoes (available Dec. 20). $150.




NIKE iD Footwear
Nike iD footwear allows consumers to personalize their footwear to match their own individual style. Once logged on to nike.com, NIKE iD customers will be led through a building process in which they can choose to customize their shoe. The consumer chooses the shoes' base and accent colors and adds a personal I.D. to the product, such as their name, made up of eight characters and/or numbers. A rendering will appear on the screen in real time so the final product can be viewed as consumers make their personalized selections. Cost is the regular retail price plus a $10 custom design fee ($95 for Air Presto).




Tiger Woods Golf Balls
Celebrate Tiger Woods' US and British Open victories with collectable tins commemorating his historical wins. Each tin contains a sleeve of signature Tiger Woods golf balls along with details about each tournament. Tiger Woods commemorative golf tins are $40 and contain a full sleeve of Nike golf balls.



Equinox Personal Training Session
Treat your loved one to a workout with one of the fitness trainers at Equinox fitness centers. $85.00 (no membership required).



Adidas Camp Moc
After yoga, trail running, or any activity. Take your sweaty feet out of your sports shoe and into the comfort of the "Moc". $65.00



Stocking Stuffers

• Asics all weather running top $35.00
• Crunch Yoga video $19.99
• Weight lifting gloves $22.00
• A "pack of three" sports socks $12.99

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