Sports

The Nike MP3RUN is one of the coolest products for athletes to come about in quite some time. It combines a tiny, disc shaped 256MB MP3 player/FM radio (for hours of music) with a separate pedometer (which attaches to your shoe) that tracks speed, pace and time and beams the information (via Bluetooth wireless) back to the portable player where users can store up to 200 workouts tracking performance over time. Much like a digital coach, athletes can upload information to nikerunning.com training log and compare workouts, plus have fun listening to up to up to eight hours of music on its FM radio. $280. www.philips.com

April 28, 2005 --Gibson Custom has partnered with this year’s 2005 Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon the weekend of Saturday, April 30, 2005. Celebrating its sixth year in Nashville, the Country Music Marathon’s elite invitational field will compete for cash and prizes on race day.

It seems that yoga is everywhere lately. Celebrities are expounding on the virtues of yoga in interviews, and your gym offers six different kinds of yoga classes, including one combining aerobics with traditional yoga and one performed in a room heated to 100 degrees!

These high-performance binoculars offer great magnification (10x) while keeping size and weight (only 14 ounces) in consideration for the novice and serious hiker. The Celestron Outland’s offer extreme durability and reliability thanks to a dent resistant rubber covering, waterproof body and fog proof optics. The “long eye relief” feature is ideal for eyeglass and sunglass wearers. Includes a moisture-resistant neoprene carrying case. Price: $60. www.celestron.com

April 2005– Mother’s Day conjures up images of relaxed, contented moms gazing lovingly at their newborns and basking in their role as the family’s primary caretaker. But sometimes images can be deceiving. The darker side of motherhood is not often discussed, yet its effects can be staggering.

Lead by three of America's most inspiring yogis -- Sara Ivanhoe, Elena Brower, and Jeffrey Cohen -- Yoga Live is based on the physical (Asana) practice of yoga and offers a complete fitness system comprised of four instructional videos. The Yoga Live fitness system introduces viewers to essential yoga postures and breathing, improves muscle tone and flexibility, strengthens abdominal muscles, accelerates weight loss, and fosters personal empowerment through mental clarity.

March 2005--Skaters looking for the perfect combination of comfort, speed, and convenience, need look no further. Rollerblade, the founder and leader of the in-line skate industry, rolls out the most exciting skate launch of 2005, the Aero 90. Featuring an easy-to-use one-pull closure technology, a lighter, sturdier shell that breathes, and trendy colors, the new Aero 90 skates are ideal for recreational or fitness skating.

March 2005 – For the first time ever, new parents can purchase a completely unique, customized stroller exercise program when they buy the new Stroller Strides Fitness Stroller by BOB.

March 2005 - Following a regular fitness routine is no longer reserved just for professional athletes or those wanting to stay thin. Parents are acknowledging the importance of eating well and exercising together to instill a healthier lifestyle throughout the family. Even grandparents, now part of the baby boomer generation, are living longer and staying physically fit. Fitness has become a family affair, and as a result, Dimension One Spas (D1(tm)), manufacturer of the most advanced spas in the world, has created the perfect solution with a diverse line of Aquatic Fitness Systems (AFS). The AFS is designed to accommodate the needs of every family member from serious athletes wanting convenient home exercise to children looking for fun. Customizable for almost any fitness regimen, the AFS is a lap pool, treadmill, rowing machine, resistance trainer, and home hydrotherapy spa all rolled into one convenient and fun aquatic environment.Read more

March 2005 -- Kidz Gear, the award-winning Grown-up Performance, Built For Kids! brand, just announced new Kidz Gear Binoculars For Kids. Small, light-weight and rugged, Binoculars for Kids offer optical quality and performance comparable to many adult binoculars costing three times as much.Read more