2012 Gift Guide
Every family is composed of people who want completely different things. For better or for worse, without each hobby, dream and quirk your home wouldn’t be the same. When we embrace our differences, they can make for a fun family dynamic. However, they don’t exactly bode well for our holiday shopping. Austin Fit Magazine has pulled together a Gift Guide full of fitness-related items to help you satisfy each of the unique personalities that make up your family and loved ones.
The Techster Athletic A-lister
The Techster Athletic A-lister is a guy who works hard, works out hard, and wants to capture every little detail. He’s highly focused and wants to use the latest in technology and gear to get ahead in his fitness goals. If it’s new and it’s a fitness related gadget, he’s got it.
FS. One Bedroom Get Fit Suites
Omni Hotel – $509/night
omnihotels.com*
2. Six Pack Shortcuts DVD Box Set
Six Pack Shortcuts – $97
sixpackshortcuts.com
3. Moji 360 Mini Massage
Moji – $29 – gomoji.com
4. Inside Passage Access Bag
REI – $80 – rei.com
5. Gripster iPad Case
Native Union – $50 – nativeunion.com
6. NiteIze Connect Case for iPhone 4/4S
NiteIze – $24 – niteize.com
7. Americano Double Wall Cup
REI – $17 – rei.com
8. MacBook Pro 15”
Apple – from $2,200 – store.apple.com
9. KT Therapeutic Tape– Precut
KT Tape – $12 – kttape.com
10. Primalx7 Trainer Package
Primalx7 – $499 – prx7.com
11. Salomon Long Sleeve X Tee
Salomon – $35 – salomon.com
12. Hesh 2 Skull Candy Headphones
$60 – skullcandy.com
13. Men’s Impulse Pant
The North Face – $60 – thenorthface.com
14. Iron Man Road Trainer Watch with Heart Monitor
Timex – $110 – timex.com
15. SELECT Glove
Pearl Izumi – $22
shop.pearlizumi.com
16. CamelBak Glass eddy Bottle
CamelBak – $25
shop.camelbak.com
17. Brooks Utopia Thermal Hoodie
Brooks Running – $120
18. Saucony Progrid Guide 5
Saucony – $82 – saucony.com
19. Brooks PureGrit
Brooks Running – $100
brooksrunning.com
20. Wayfinder 30” Wheeled Duffel
The North Face – $199
thenorthface.com
21. REI Tech Beast 22”
REI – $199 – rei.com
22. Gary’s Panforte
Clif Bar – $14/12pack – clifbarstore.com
23. Salomon XA Midlayer Top
Salomon – $85 – salomon.com
24. Contour Kettle Bell (featured in 15/20 lbs)
GoFit – $45/55 – store.gofit.net
25. The Grid Foam Roller
Trigger Point Performance Therapy
$65 – tptherapy.com/shop
26. CG Outdoor Fitness Mat
Camp Gladiator – $40
campgladiator.com
The Busy Bee
The Busy Bee is a mom who’s managing her fitness while working and caring for the kids (and they are little and a lot). She’s got lots of energy and the desire/ability to multitask—there’s never a wasted moment. The Busy Bee lives in her workout clothes because she never knows when she’ll get the opportunity to bust out on a run or lift some weights. Whenever possible, she manages to integrate all of the parts of her life into one great day.
1. Learn to Dress Monkey
Alex Toys– $43 –alextoys.com
2. Boch Girls Dansoft Ballet Flats
Bloch – $20 – blochworld.com
3. Kids Endura Footed Tights
Bloch – $9 – blochworld.com
4. Revolution SE Stroller
BOB – $449 – bobgear.com
5. Dancing Girls’ Dance Bag
Movin’ Easy– $18 – movineasy.com
6. Bloch Knit Tie Front Sweater
Bloch – $26 – movineasy.com
7. CamelBak Eddy for Kids Waterbottle
Camelbak – $13 – shop.camelbak.com
8. Timex Weekender
Timex – $45 – timex.com
9. Bibi Bee Flashlight
Melissa and Doug Toys – $13
melissaanddoug.com
10. Toms for Kids Classic shoes in Robot
Toms – $29 – toms.com
11. Lole Kiss T–Shirt
Lole – $36 – REI.com
12. Womens' Windwall Jacket
The North Face – $80
thenorthface.com
13. Cayenne Suncloud Sunglasses
Suncloud Polarized Optics – $50
suncloudoptics.com
14. Cable Space Dye Scarf
V. Fraas – $58 – stbernardsports.com
15. Patagonia Women’s Down Sweater
Patagonia – $200 – Patagonia.com
16. Annie Carryall Tote Bag
Ellington Handbags – $99
ellingtonhandbags.com
17. Girls' Denali Thermal Jacket
The North Face – $99
thenorthface.com
18. Nike Tiempo Park Jersey
Nike – $15 – soccercityaustin.com
19. Nike Tiempo Park shorts
Nike – $40 –soccercityaustin.com
20. Spiketus Rex Full Pack
MadPax – $58 – madpax.com
21. T– Rex Giant Stuffed Animal
Melissa & Doug Toys – $45
melissaanddoug.com
22. Prana Linea Pant
PrAna – $75 – outdoordivas.com
23. Salomon Mission XR
Salomon – $110 – salomon.com
24. Adjustable Dog Collar/Dog Leash
Chacos – $13/20 – chacos.com
The Fitness Diva
The Fitness Diva is a busy, successful woman who appreciates the finer things not just in life, but in her workouts as well. She’s well dressed, whether she’s at the gym or going to run errands. Everything in her gym bag is functional yet highly coordinated. Hair, makeup, and nails are immaculate. She has the latest products to make her fit life more successful.
1. Nike Siren Sunglasses
Nike – $60 – nikevision.com
2. Sleek Down Jacket
Title Nine – $165 – titlenine.com
3. Xtreme i–30 Arm Pocket
Arm Pocket – $40 – armpocket.com
4. Pure Balance Glass White Water Bottle
Lululemon – $28 – shop.lululemon.com
5. Boulder Base Layer
Title Nine – $60 – titlenine.com
6. Women Who Win
Lisa Taggart – $14 – amazon.com
7. Daily Om Duffel Bag
Lululemon – $128
shop.lululemon.com
8. Quicker Knicker
Title Nine – $59 –titlenine.com
9. No Brainer Mat Strap
Lululemon– $16 – shop.lululemon.com
10. Saucony Women’s Type A5 Running Shoes
Saucony – $100 – saucony.com
The Zen Master
The Zen Master suggests calm and looks serene and comfortable anywhere, gravitating towards exotic—yet still soothing—surroundings. Whether male or female, the Zen Master likes natural products, emphasises natural beauty, views health holistically, and is in tune with the inner self.
1. The Mat
Lululemon – $68
shop.lululemon.com
2. 5 Year Basic Tee
Lululemon – $54
shop.lululemon.com
3. Trainer Pant
Lululemon – $108
shop.lululemon.com
4. Dragon Tingsha Chimes
Peace Craft – $32
peacecraftinberea.com
5. Brass Singing Bowl
Crystal Works – $144 – in store
6. Wunder Under Pant
Lululemon – $82
shop.lululemon.com
7. Great Bean Chocolate Variety Pack
Great Bean Chocolate – $23
greatbeanchocolate.com
8. Mala Beads
Crystal Works – $28–42 crystalworksaustin.com
9. Ganesha Scarf
Crystal Works – $36 crystalworksaustin.com
10. Free to Be Tank
Lululemon – $58
shop.lululemon.com
11. Midnight fig/Ginger lemongrass candles
Soy Delites – $11/14 – soydelites.com
12. Herkimer Crystal
Crystal Works – $70
crystalworksaustin.com
The Outdoorsy Explorer
The Outdoorsy Explorer is a person who loves dogs and who loves to do his workouts—no matter what they are—outdoors. He has all the latest stuff to make camping and fitness outside fun. He's willing to try quite a bit of different activities and has the equipment to make it work.
1. THOR Bone Splitter Tool
Todd Walkers Tools – $90 toddwalkertools.com
2. Novara Big Buzz Bike 2013
Novara for REI – $799 – rei.com
3. Titan Lantern
Black Diamond – $80
blackdiamondequipment.com
4. Zissou 15 Dri-Down Sleeping Bag
Sierra Designs – $280
sierradesigns.com
5. NeoAirXlite Sleeping Pad
Cascade Designs – $160
cascadedesigns.com
6. Copper Spur UL 3 Tent
Big Agnes – $500 – bigagnes.com
7. Mix Master 2 Shoes
Merrell – $110 – merrell.com
8. Gracie Hat
Marmot – $35 – marmot.com
9. Oasis Crew Long Sleeve
Ice Breaker – $80 – icebreaker.com
10. Granite Creek Pant
Mountain Khaki – $90
mountainkhakis.com
11. R1 Pullover
Patagonia – $129 – Patagonia.com
12. Andis Beanie
Prana – $28 – prana.com
13. S 220 LT Harness
Arc’teryx – $99 – arcteryx.com
14. Single Track Pack
Ruffwear – $90 – ruffwear.com
15. Atom LT Hoody
Arc’teryx – $219 – arcteryx.com
16. Ambit Watch
Suunto – $500 – suunto.com
17. Atmos 65 Backpack
Osprey – $239 – ospreypacks.com
18. Stretch Zion Convertible Pants
Prana – $80 – prana.com
19. Elios Helmet
Petzl – $60 – petzl.com
20. Pinnacle Dualist Cookware
GSI – $65 – gsioutdoors.com
21. Reactor Stove System
MSR – $160 – cascadedesigns.com
22. Tundra 50qt Cooler
Yeti – $330 – yeticoolers.com
23. Bivy Bowl
Ruffwear – $20 – ruffwear.com
24. Live Soda Kombucha
Boundless Nutrition – $3
livesodakombucha.com
25. Vibram Spyridon LS
Vibram – $120 – vibramfivefingers.com
