ARIZONA REPUBLIC:
Gifts fit for the fitness-minded
Power Chute running parachute, $54.95 for small chute, which offers 15 pounds of resistance; $59.95 for medium, with 20 pounds of resistance; and $64.95 for large, with 30 pounds of resistance, at www.shapeupshop.com.
This tool builds resistance into sprinting, improving speed, explosiveness and stamina. The runner attaches the parachute with a chest strap, runs as the parachute provides drag, then cuts loose the chute for a "shot out of a cannon" feeling...
PREVENTION MAGAZINE:
MAKE ROOM FOR EXERCISE (12/05)
...Prevention recommends the Power Strap Ball; it comes with detachable straps that fit around your arms and legs so you can do biceps curls, leg lifts and more. Remove the straps for a traditional toss-around. The ball's vivid colors make it far too attractive to hide away or ignore. The balls are sold according to weight; beginners should start with a set of 4-pounders ($25 to $50; www.shapeupshop.com).
DETROIT NEWS:
Energize your gift list: 10 cool items designed for workout buffs
The folks at Hanson's Running Shop in Royal Oak say "The Stick" is a top-seller and definitely gift-worthy for any serious fitness enthusiast. To the untrained eye, it looks like a plastic rod surrounded by plastic spindles. (OK, it is a plastic rod surrounded by plastic spindles.) But this flexible stick is said to do wonders for tired, sore muscles when rolled over the legs, arms and back after a workout. Hanson's sells the 24-inch Original Body Stick for $29.99. For other versions, including the 17-inch Travel Stick and the 30-inch Big Stick (recommended for weight lifters and football players), visit www.shapeupshop.com...
AXL BODYBUILDING MAGAZINE:
FOOTBALL TRAINING EQUIPMENT (SPRING 2005)
Reach your full potential with the Power Toss Weighted Football. It's the perfect training tool for quarterbacks and centers at all playing levels. Increase your sporting performance with this football-shaped weighted ball that provides greater resistance than a standard football for improving throwing, option pitching and long snapping. Develop explosive power and grip strength by picking up your Power Toss Football at www.medball.com...
(ShapeUpShop note: medball.com is one of our websites)
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