It's so difficult to choose gifts for guys. They're sometimes more fickle than women, truth be said. But there are things that any guy would appreciate, and those are sports and outdoors equipment or machines. Any guy would like to own something that would improve his physique or make him healthy. If you don't know what to get them, check the list below for the most sought after sports and outdoors equipment that you can give to a male friend or loved one this Christmas.
Top 10 Sports & Outdoor Christmas Gifts 2008 for Him - dads, boyfriends, brothers, and sons:
1. Horizon Fitness T91 Treadmill - this treadmill's quality is one that can be found in many high-end gyms. It has nine different workout programs that a guy can choose from. The design would also suit their tastes. It's sleek and very masculine. A great gift for your health-conscious male friend or family member.
2. Fat Cat Hold'em Dealer Poker Chip Set (500 Chips) - if your male friend, family member, or loved one enjoys playing poker with the guys, then you better get him this poker chip set. It contains 500 different chips set in an aluminum case. It's perfect for your guy, whether he just wants to play with his friends or if he wants to go to the club or play in a poker tournament.
3. Reebok Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch - this product from Reebok makes the cumbersome chest strap look outdated. This watch is easy to use and is very accurate in measuring your friend's heart rate. It's a great gift for those who enjoy using the treadmill, jogging, or doing any other sports.
4. LifeSpan Fitness SP1000 Stretch Partner Stretching Machine - this machine increases your friend's flexibility and stretching ability. It's good for improving posture, getting a better blood circulation, and prevents injury when working out. It can be used by many people with different body types, so it can be a great family gift, as well. The machine comes with an instructional video for easier use.
5. Lifesaver Bottle 4000 Ultra Filtration Water Bottle - this awesome equipment can remove bacteria, pathogens, viruses, and most harmful products from water through the use of filters. It can last up to 5 years of use. It's a great gift for your male friend who loves exploring different places where clean water might be hard to come by.
6. Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer - this machine is the perfect gift for your friend who's into fitness and getting in shape. This elliptical trainer has 16 different programs and he can even customize up to 11 different profiles of workout depending on what he can do or what he wants to do. It's a great workout machine if he wants to improve both his lower and upper body.
7. Bowflex Xceed Plus Home Gym with Gym Style Ab Attachment - with this amazing equipment, your male friend would no longer need to go the gym. He's got everything he needs in this machine. From lat bar to abdominal workouts, this machine has it all. With over 65 different gym exercises, you're going to make your friend a happy a man. Plus, it would save him money for gym membership, too.
8. Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill - this machine will give your friend 15 different workout programs to choose from. It's perfect if he wants an intense and strenuous cardio program, the level that he thought he could only get at the gym. With this machine, he wouldn't have to leave home.
9. Bowflex SelectTech 1090 Single Dumbbell - the beauty of this dumbbell is that it combines multiple dumbbells in one product. Just by adjusting a dial, your friend can change the weight of this dumbbell from 10 lbs up to 90 lbs, in 5 lbs denominations. It's also a space-saving equipment.
10. Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike - this exercise bike looks sleek and masculine, so it's perfect for your male friend. It has 16 different resistance levels that he can choose from, providing a wide variety of workout choices. It also has programs such as calorie goals, time trials, and fitness tests to help him reach the weight or fitness state that he wants.
