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    11 Great Gifts for the Fitness and Extreme Sports Enthusiast

    The Body Champ 4-Station VKR Power Tower. Image courtesy of Academy Sports and Outdoors.

    The Body Champ 4-Station VKR Power Tower. Image courtesy of Academy Sports and Outdoors.

    Help your loved ones get a jump start on their New Year’s resolution this holiday season with outdoor products that will keep them fit and trim. We’ve collected 11 ideas for outdoor enthusiasts in your life that are into extreme outdoor sports. Check ’em out below!

    Body Champ 4-Station VKR Power Tower – $99.99

    They can take their workout to the next level with the Body Champ 4-Station VKR Power Tower. This exercise tower features a knee-raise station to help burn fat, a pull-up bar, and built-in push-up bars for toning and a dip station to help increase upper-body strength. The frame is constructed of steel for durability, and the seam-stitched upholstery and high-density foam pads are tough while offering comfort.

    Jump Zone 7′ Round Trampoline with Enclosure – $129.99

    Friends and family can have hours of bouncing fun on the Jump Zone 7′ Round Trampoline. The no-scratch springs and high-density, flexible foam pad protector help ensure safe use. Guaranteed to get the kids spending time away from the computer and outside, they will love it!

    Olympia Outdoors EX230 Headlamp – $49.99

    Running, cycling, or skiing to stay fit? The Olympia EX230 headlamp allows you to focus on the activity you are doing, handsfree. It’s super comfortable and it has the added benefit of a red safety light in the back, so it’s great for runners and just about any extreme sport imaginable. The headlamp has 230 lumens in the high mode and is powered by a Luxeon Rebel White LED bulb, it has four lighting modes and is water-resistant. It’s a great gift for the extreme outdoors person on your list.

    Spalding 54″ Acrylic Portable Basketball System – $199.99

    You’re friends and family can hone their skills playing on the Spalding 54″ Acrylic Portable Basketball System this holiday season. The system adjusts from 7.5 to 10 feet in six-inch increments and features a 35-gallon base for stability so it’s even great for the kids.

    Stanley Adventure One Hand Water Bottle 24oz – $15.00

    You just can’t go wrong with this one-hand water bottle from Stanley. Traditional water bottles tie up your hands and are habitually too dry. Not this water bottle. This one-of-a-kind water bottle lets you take a drink with only one hand, so you can take in more of the action. The push button lid lets them open, drink, and close with one hand and the wide-mouth fits ice easily and cleans quickly.

    LOWA Innox Evo GTX Lo Trail Shoes – $185.00

    Capable of handling any terrain, the LOWA Innox Evo GTX Lo cut shoe was designed to be the ultimate stability-oriented trail shoe! They’re made with a light synthetic upper that has extra support bands. They are waterproof, comfortable right out of the box, and breathable. This would be the ultimate gift for anyone that is into outdoor fitness.

    Hanz Lightweight Waterproof Socks: Crew Length – $37.55

    If that special person on your list is passionate about fitness and loves the outdoors, the Hanz waterproof socks are an excellent choice this holiday season. These socks are built with a three-layer seamless construction to ensure abrasion resistance, they are breathable, waterproof, and they have wicking comfort. Whether you want to keep your feet dry in muddy, wet conditions while running or hiking cross country, all Hanz waterproof socks help prevent chafing and blistering for hours of comfort.

    Klymit Motion 60 Backpack – $179.95

    Made for extreme sports, the Klymit Motion 60 is an overbuilt pack with a top-loading design that makes shuffling and organizing large amounts of gear easier than ever before, all while being ultra-lightweight. Whether they like mountain climbing, rock climbing, or their passion is long-distance hiking, the Klymit Motion 60 Backpack is sure to bring a smile to their face this holiday season.

    Merino Wool Printed BUFF – $32.00

    The Merino Wool BUFF has the classic BUFF headwear shape, but with a few extra inches of length for warm protection. Made from soft, 100 percent natural merino wool, the Printed BUFF feels great on skin and it keeps you warm even when it’s wet. It’s the soft, breathable extra layer of insulation you need for chilly days.

    SOG Power lock V Cutter Multi-Tool – $114.00

    SOG is one of the earliest multi-tool manufactures and they have become well known for their quality and reliability. The Power Lock V Cutter has 18 separate tools and is the perfect on-the-go tool for cyclists, hikers, rock climbers, and just about every extreme sport imaginable.

    K2 Coolers Summit 20 – $159.00

    This little cooler has a shoulder strap for easy carrying and it keeps stuff cold! The Summit 20 is built to last, it features one-piece, roto-molded construction for extreme toughness and durability and is dry ice compatible.

    This article was produced in cooperation with Academy Sports and Outdoors.