With the holiday season in full gear, Christmas is going to sneak up and those last-minute shopping nights are going to be full of long lines and cranky customers. It’s all about planning ahead and doing your research to find that perfect gift! However, Finding that perfect Christmas gift can be very difficult, especially since studies show that 60% of Americans receive unwanted Christmas gifts.

Some of the easies people to shop for are those Health and Fitness gurus. With so many options out on the market to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect gift that will get well used throughout the year. Below is a list of some of the top 2010 health and fitness Christmas gifts to ensure one’s excitement on that Christmas morning

2010 Health and Fitness Christmas Gift Ideas

Stocking Stuffers

- Ipod Armband
Ipod armbands are great for runners who love listening to music while on the go. This great device allows one to run hands free while not having to worry about their ipod falling off the treadmill of slipping out of one’s sweaty palms.

- Non-Slip Headbands
If there is one thing that is annoying during a long run or track on the elliptical is hair flying in the face. Headbands are a great resource to keep the hair out of the way, but not all headbands stay put while on the go. These non-slip headbands from athleta.com will be sure to keep those flyaways out of the face and not to mention a great fashion statement!
Check outathleta.com or girl in motion headbands

- Handwarmers
Living back east can put a damper on those who love to workout outside in the winter. For those that dare to attack the snow, these little guys on and you are sure to keep those toes and fingers warm

Gift Ideas

- Yoga Accessories
Yoga is one of the hottest types of exercise in 2010. From yoga mats, DVDs, and clothing, yoga gifts are sure to be a hit. For those who aren’t yoga savvy check out these great yoga gift ideas include yoga mat bags, mats, equipment and more:
Check out lululemon.com
or for a cheaper route, check out walmarts yoga accessories

- Heart Rate Monitor
A heart rate monitor is a device that provides fitness lovers with a tracking device for the amount of calories burned during a given workout. Unlike most exercise machines that give inaccurate calorie burning numbers, heart rate monitors personalize calories burned by taking into consideration height, weight, and a precise heart rate.

- Workout DVDs
Workout DVDs are great sources of fitness during the winter when it’s below zero and the thought of leaving the house to get to the gym is just not even thinkable. Beachbody.com has the hottest seasons workout programs such Insanity, P90X, and TurboFire.

- Nike Plus Ipod Sports Kid
This sport kid connects the Nike Plus shoe to an Apple iPod nano, iPhone, and iPod touch to track speed, distance, pace, and calories burned. It’s a great motivational tool to track one’s progress!

- Workout Clothing
Workout clothing is always a hit for health and fitness lovers. Nothing is more comfortable and fitting than a new pair of workout pants and a new jacket to stay warm on the hike to the gym. Although Nike and adidas can add up fast during the holidays, check out the sales rack for great deals and savings!

- Subscription to Fitness Magazine
Fitness magazines are great gifts that last the entire year. With a years supple of magazines, one can keep up with the hottest and latest workout trends. Prices as low as $12.00 for a 2-year subscription. Check out fitnessmagazine.com for details

- Hungry Girl Cookbooks

Hungry-Girl is famous for her low calorie, health meal ideas that are fast and easy to make. Hungry-Girl is sure to keep the stomach full and satisfied while keep the waistline at it’s smallest

- Apple itunes Giftcard
Running to the same music each and everyday can get old fast. Getting an i-tunes gift card allows your loved ones to download the newest tunes to keep those feet moving and grooving!

There you have it. . .

The hottest health and fitness Christmas gift ideas. 

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