If weight loss is a goal, Taylor Precision Products new Smart Scale can help to get you there. Designed to motivate, Smart Scale uses Bluetooth technology to wirelessly transfer users health and fitness data to a mobile phone or tablet using a free SmarTrack App., and is compatible with popular fitness and health apps like RunKeeper, myfitnesspal and mapmyfitness. Smart Scale has a 400-pound capacity and can store data for up to eight users. Other features include a body fat and composition analyzer, with an athlete mode that takes into account bone density and hydration levels. The scale also estimates the number of daily calories needed to maintain current weight based on personal information. More information online at www.TaylorUSA.com.
The world’s most powerful home blender, the Blendtec Designer 725 is an extravagant buy but worth every penny. This top-of-the-line blender boasts a 1,725-watt motor, full-text illuminated display and a 100-speed touch slider that allows for changing speed with just the swipe of a finger. Easily tackling ingredients such as ice and frozen fruit, the Blendtec Designer 725 has the capability to make frozen yogurt and ice cream, super-healthy smoothies, sauces, hot and cold soups, juices, nut butters and much more. The touch slider gives visual cues letting you when the motor is at just the right speed for chopping, pureeing, stirring or blending ingredients. Other features include a convenient clean cycle, patented blunt safety blade, BPA-free jar and a flat control panel that prevents mold and bacterial growth. The ultimate in home blenders, this one will spoil you. Online: www.blendtec.com.
Budget-friendly ideas include resistance bands, wrist or ankle weights, workout gloves, stability balls or exercise/books videos. For a walker, a pedometer is always appreciated. A gym bag also makes a great gift for anyone who works out on a regular basis or plans to start an exercise program. For a personal touch, you can have the person’s name embroidered or put other goodies into the bag as an added surprise.
Gift certificates make great stocking stuffers. Think massage or a gift certificate for use at a sporting goods store, health food store or a gym membership.
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