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Special!
Holiday Gift Guide
by
Drex Earle, Ph.D.
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FOLDING PARATROOPER BIKE |
$695 |
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According
to Lance Armstrong, Austin is one of the
greatest cities in the world to ride a
bike. So if you’d prefer an easier
way to haul your cycle to the Veloway
without rigging it to your car, you may
want to consider the Montague foldable
Paratrooper Bike. Crafted from a similar
model created for the U.S. Marines, this
mountain bike folds into a three-foot
square to easily fit into the trunk or
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Man’s
best friend can also be a great workout
partner. With the wealth of pet-friendly
trails, tracks and parks in Austin, there
is no excuse not to bring a furry companion
with you on your next run. |
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| C53R
RECUMBENT CYCLE |
$2000 |
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If
taking the extra time to drive to the
gym is eating up your day, then maybe
it’s time to bring the gym home
to you. The C53R is the latest in recumbent
technology, featuring a one-touch lift
system and fully-adjustable seat that
moves forward, backward, up and down. |
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Where
To Find It:
Fitness HQ
10001 Research Blvd.
Ste. 100
346.9300 |
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This
British duo is making waves and proving
that house music can appeal to the mainstream
listener while staying true to its roots.
Kish Kash offers a variety of upbeat,
dance party-enthused tracks, but buyer
beware — those who workout to this
album may become too cool for their own
good. |
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Considered
a Wristop Computer, as opposed to a plain
old watch, the Suunto X6HR represents
the latest in exercise gadgetry. Equipped
with navigable menus (much like a computer)
and James Bond-like features, including
an altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer,
clinometer, calendar and heart rate monitor,
this is the perfect gift for the fitness
freak in your family. If that weren’t
enough, the X6HR also comes with a handy
PC interface, so users can download complete
workout histories in a matter of seconds.
Available in composite, stainless steel
and titanium finishes, this computer looks
as good as it functions.
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Where
To Find It:
REI
9901 N. Capitol of Texas Hwy
Ste. 200
343.5550
www.rei.com |
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If
you haven’t experienced Town Lake
in a kayak, then your missing out. A great,
scenic workout, this is a unique gift
that can be appreciated year-round.
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Where
To Find It:
Austin Outdoor Gear
3411 N. IH-35 | 473.2500 |
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When
it comes to speed and sport, this may just
be the pinnacle of driving excitement. Equipped
with a 240-horsepower V-6 engine, all-wheel
drive, electronic stabilization programming
(ESP) and 18-inch wheels, the newly debuted
Volkswagen R32 is a godsend for VW and motorsport
enthusiasts. Not to mention it’s largely
unrivaled in its class with regard to power
and performance. What’s more, it can
be accessorized easily to suit the outdoor-inclined,
has room for skis and might even inspire
you to trek cross-country to your favorite
getaway destination! If style and elegance
is your forté, VW also has equipped
the R32 with heated leather seats, brushed
chrome accents, a complete body kit, front
and rear valence bumpers and a rear spoiler
to keep you on the pavement just in case
you decide to push it to its 200 mile per
hour limit. Anyone who enjoys high performance
automobiles or those looking for a safe,
economical ride, can find solace in the
R32. But don’t wait too long to take
a test drive — Volkswagen has only
distributed 5,000 in the U.S.
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Where
To Find It:
Hewlett Volkswagen
N. IH-35 at Westinghouse
Georgetown, TX 78626
681.3500 |
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No
more excuses for not taking the kids with
you on your workouts. With the Chariot
Carrier, parenting and an active lifestyle
are no longer mutually exclusive. Built
to accommodate several different attachments,
it can be a stroller one day, a jogger
the next and if the occasion calls for
it, a ricksha as well.
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Where
To Find It:
REI
9901 N. Capitol of Texas Hwy
Ste. 200
343.5550
www.rei.com |
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| ACCU-LENGHT
GOLF CLUBS |
$200 |
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If
you’ve ever wished that more kid’s
products came with longer lifespans, then
it’s time to rejoice. The unique
Accu-length golf club grows with your
children, literally. A truly ingenious
and surprisingly affordable gift, Accu-length
can be adjusted (using a patented notch
system) as a child gets taller. Proudly
endorsed by Tiger Woods’ childhood
golf coach and praised by parents around
the country, this is a must-have for any
PGA Tour-prospect.
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| NIKE SPHERE DRY PULL-OVER |
$60 |
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Warmth
and comfort are not typically synonymous
with breathability and aerodynamics. Until
now. The perfect gift for the avid runner
or cyclist in your family, the Nike Sphere
Dry Pull-over is most suitable for those
determined to maintain their outdoor workouts,
regardless of the elements.
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Among
the lightest shoes we tested, it doesn’t
take long to figure out how this one got
its middle name. Most suitable for high
mileage performance runners, the Zoom
features a full-length Phylon midsole
for increased comfort, flexibility and
responsiveness. Not to mention, a sleek,
almost futuristic look proves that form
does not necessarily have to sacrifice
function.
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GIFT IDEAS: |
SPA
GIFT CERTIFICATE
This holiday season send your
in-laws across town to the luxurious Barton Creek
Country Club Resort and Spa for their choice of
a European Facial, 50-minute Swedish Massage, Essential
Oil Envelopment body wrap or an 80-minute Cocoon
Body Treatment.
Barton Creek Resort
| 329.4000 | www.bartoncreek.com
YOGA
STOCKING STUFFER
Get a great discount on a single yoga class and
a pass to invite a friend! For only $10, Yoga
Yoga’s stocking stuffer includes a class
pass and a guest pass in a holiday spirited package.
Yoga Yoga | 358.1200
| www.yogayoga.com
DALLAS
COWBOYS FOOTBALL CAMP
For all the Dads out there who’ve dreamt
of tossing the pigskin with Roger Staubach, keep
dreaming. However, Sports International Football
Camps does offer a five-day training camp conducted
by today’s NFL players themselves.
Dallas Cowboy Fantasy
Camp | www.footballcamps.com
PERSONAL
TRAINER & NUTRITION COUNSELING PACKAGE
Sculpt a new you in 2005 with sCULPture’s
unique packages offering nutrition counseling
and fitness programs geared for the individual
or family wanting to make a lifestyle change.
Your loved one will feel reenergized and be able
to choose from 4 session, 3 month, 1/2 year or
full year packages.
sCULPture Nutrition
& Fitness | 517.7624
GETAWAY
TRIP
What better way to spend part of the holiday break
than on a Caribbean cruise to three hot spots
anchored in the Gulf of Mexico. Departing from
Galveston, Texas on Jan. 16, Rhapsody of the Seas
will set voyage to Key West, Grand Cayman and
Cozumel for a 7-day span of absolute bliss.
Royal Caribbean Cruises
| 800.398.9819 | www.royalcaribbean.com
TICKETS
TO THE NUTCRAKER
Give the gift of one of Austin’s most beloved
holiday traditions, The Nutcracker. A delight
for all ages, an evening spent with Ballet Austin
is sure to soothe the senses and spark that festive
feeling again this season.
Ballet Austin
| 469.7469 | www.balletaustin.org
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