Creative Men's Health and Fitness Gift Ideas for Christmas and the Holidays

There are few people easier to Christmas shop for than the health, fitness, and exercise enthusiast. A plethora of fun products exist for the active male, and they are available for every budget. This article is going to take a closer look at five fun Christmas gifts for the exercise buff!

CamelBak Rogue 70-Ounce Hydration Pack

Any active man who trail runs or participates in other endurance sports will appreciate the thoughtfulness behind a CamelBak Rouge 70-Ounce Hydration Pack. These packs are ergonomically designed to hug the body with minimal bounce and resistance while providing incredibly easy access to nearly 8 full cups of sustaining water. The variety of colors available are sure to please any guy, and the average price tag of $40-50 dollars makes a CamelBak Pack a very reasonable Christmas present buy considering its highly specialized nature.

A Kettlebell

Kettlebells have been gaining in popularity for the past couple of years, and their popularity is such now that they can be purchased at Target, Wal-Mart, and almost every sport's store in the country. Consider purchasing a kettlebell as a Christmas gift for a man who appreciates the classic dumbbell workout but is looking for a little variety. A 20 pound bell is usually going to cost $30.00 at most department stores, and most men would want to start out at 20-30 while familiarizing themselves with kettlebell moves.

FitDeck Exericse Cards

If variety is the spice of life, then FitDeck Cards possess a real kick! These cards are available for various exercises including strength training and cardio workouts. At $9.95 a deck, $18.90 would provide a seemingly endless variety of workout options for the motivated man. They would make an excellent Christmas stocking stuffer!

Polar RS800CX Multi Sport Heart Rate Monitor Watch

The Polar RS800CX Heart Monitor and Watch runs a whistle worthy $460.00, but it is a highly specialized piece of equipment for the true active man. This monitor is perfect for any male who likes to participate in multiple sports or activities during a training season. The Polar watch lets him map out routes, measure distances traveled, and access software to keep 100% accurate tabs on training progress. One of these would make a great big ticket Christmas present for the truly devoted athlete.

Pearl Izumi Men's Long Sleeve Phase T

Take advantage of Christmas falling in the dead of winter and give a runner the ideal Christmas gift of winter-ready running gear. A Pear Izumi Men's Long Sleeve shirt is going to provide a lot of warmth and protection in cold weather climates while preventing the build-up of sweat on the skin. $39.95 is a standard price to pay for an exercise shirt and the avid runner will appreciate both the warmth behind the gift and the warmth it provides.

This Christmas season plenty of affordable options exist when shopping for apparel, accessories, and equipment for the male exercise buff, runner, or outdoor enthusiast.