Making Exercise Fun - Introduction

We believe that to make exercise a regular part of your life, it must be enjoyable. Try one of our Fun Exercise Ideas to make this happen for you:

Fighting Arts:
Taekwondo | Boxing | Wii

Video Games:
Wii | DDR

You could also do something simple like walking and make it fun:
25 Ways to make Walking Fun: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

50 Fantastic Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun - Introduction

Introduction | Under $25 | $25 - $50 | $51 - $75 | $76 - $100 | $100+

Zlimmer! has rounded up 50 fantastic Christmas gift ideas for every budget and personality type.

And in typical Zlimmer! fashion, each of these presents are designed to make exercise fun and enjoyable! The ideas are sorted in 5 price categories - From Under $25 to Over $100 - to help you find presents that fit your budget. Within each price range we feature six different types of presents:

Dancing
Sports
Great Outdoors
Winter Exclusive
Kids Exclusive
Cool Exercise Gadgets

We know you’ll find the perfect gift for your family & friends with this list.

Happy Holidays,
Team Zlimmer!

50 Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun:
Introduction | Under $25 | $25 - $50 | $51 - $75 | $76 - $100 | $100+

50 Fantastic Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun - Under $25

Introduction | Under $25 | $25 - $50 | $51 - $75 | $76 - $100 | $100+

1. Trailside Guide: Hiking and Backpacking (Paperback)
Price: $12.89
Category: Great Outdoors - Hiking
From the Stunning Scenery to the clean fresh air, hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise, especially on the weekends - And this book is a very nice way to get started in hiking. From what gear to buy to first-aid tips, this great gift will cover it all.

2. Spalding Official Size NBA Street Basketball
Price: $12.99
Category: Sports - Basketball
Playing Basketball is a great way to get a workout and this Spalding ball is the best for the street game.

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3. Halex 4 Player Table Tennis (Ping-Pong) Set
Price: $12.99
Category: Sports - Table Tennis (Ping-Pong)
This Halex set is the perfect way to get started in Ping Pong. It includes 5 paddles, 6 x 66 Nylon Mesh Net and 3 Table Tennis Balls - all for the $12.99 price!
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4. Toypedo
Price: $13.95
Category: Kids Exclusive
This is the first of our 5 recommendations especially for kids. Toypedo is great toy for your backyard pool. You simply throw it underwater and it glides upto 40 feet. The kids will love chasing after it and this results in some really good exercise for them.

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5. Adidas Glider Soccer Ball
Price: $14.99
Category: Sports - Soccer
Backyard Soccer is an excellent exercise and lots of fun too. The best part is that this Adidas Glider Soccer Ball is all you need to get started!

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6. Bellydance Basics and Beyond: Technique for a Solid Foundation - DVD
Price: $14.99
Category: Dance - Belly Dancing
Belly Dancing is a fun, sensual and entertaining way to get a good workout. For anyone looking to get a start in Belly Dancing, this DVD would be the perfect gift.

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7. Mastering Mountain Bike Skills (Paperback)
Price: $15.61
Category: Great Outdoors - Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking is an exciting way to explore nature. This highly rated book helps you handle the bike in all sorts of off-road conditions.

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8. The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide
Price: $16.47
Category: Great Outdoors - Fly Fishing
From walking up and down the river banks to wading midstream, Fly Fishing will really work your muscles - And this is the perfect guide to get you started. Great gift for anyone interested in fishing.

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9. NiteIze FlashFlight Blue LED Frisbee
Price: $16.89
Category: Sports - Ultimate Frisbee
Ultimate Frisbee is a fun team sports and this a superb disc for it. Perfect for night games as well.
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10. Breakdance - Step-by-Step (DVD)
Price: $17.99
Category: Dancing - Breakdance
Do you see breakdancing as a boring, monotonous activity? We can’t! We hope that as you go through this list, we are convincing you that exercise doesn’t have to be - and shouldn’t be - boring. Learning Break Dancing will be tons of fun. Actually performing it, even more so - and this is one of the best DVD’s to do it.

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11. I Hate to Exercise, I Love to Tap (DVD)
Price: $17.99
Category: Dance - Tap
This DVD features Bonnie Franklin, a legendary Tap Dancing teacher. If you have a family member or a friend interested in tap dancing, than this is the ideal gift (Plus, we love the title!).

12. Wilson Impact Tennis Racquet
Price: $18.99
Category: Sports - Tennis
It’s hard to believe that a quality Tennis racquet could be under $25 but Wilson delivers big with “Impact”. Perfect for anyone looking to give Tennis a shot (No pun intended!).

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13. Omron HJ-112 Digital Premium Pedometer
Price: $19.82
Category: Cool Exercise Gadgets
A pedometer simply counts steps while you walk or run. Why is this useful? This helps you keep track of how much you’re walking each day - which means you can set goals and challenge yourself to go further each time. The Omron HJ-112 Pedometer is under $20 but has lots of great features and makes a nice present for a friend who only gets an opportunity to walk for exercise.

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14. Spongebob Squarepants 28-Inch Skateboard
Price: $19.99
Category: Kids Exclusive
This is the 2^nd of our kids’ exclusive ideas. If they love Spongebob, they’ll love this quality skateboard. It just so happens that skateboarding is a very nice exercise as well.

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15. An Introduction to 6-Count Swing (DVD)
Price: $22.99
Category: Dancing - Swing
Just about any type of Swing Dancing is a great combination of exercise and entertainment. This DVD features 6-count swing and is one of the best DVD’s to learn the dance.

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16. Fundamentals Mountain Bike Technique (DVD)
Price: $24.95
Category: The Great Outdoors - Mountain Biking
This is a 2 hour 45 minute mountain biking instruction DVD. It covers topics like biking fundamentals, setting up your bike for peak performance as well as secrets and tips shared by the world’s best riders.

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17. Flag Football 10-Man Deluxe Set
Price: $24.99
Category: Sports - Flag Football
Flag Football is the non-contact version of Football. This 10-Man set includes 10 Flag Football belts, essential for a 5-a-side game. Get this set and grab a football and you’re ready to play the game.

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18. Everlast Pro Style Training Gloves
Price: $24.99
Category: Sports - Boxing
Boxing Training is a great way to exercise and these gloves are the perfect motivation for someone to get started. Made by Everlast, a name synonymous with boxing, these gloves will make an exciting gift for anyone.

50 Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun:
Introduction | Under $25 | $25 - $50 | $51 - $75 | $76 - $100 | $100+

50 Fantastic Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun - $25 To $50

Introduction | Under $25 | $25 - $50 | $51 - $75 | $76 - $100 | $100+

19. Classic Hikes of the World: 23 Breathtaking Treks (Hardcover)
Price: $26.37
Category: Great Outdoors - Hiking
If you want someone to take up hiking, this is the ideal gift. It features some of the world’s best hiking trails from the John Muir Trail in California to Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Has 115 illustrations.

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20. Carlton Badminton Recreational Set
Price: $26.95
Category: Sports - Badminton
Badminton is an easy to learn game and a great family fun activity. This badminton set contains absolutely everything you’ll need to get started, including: 4 Steel Racquets, 1 Net & Net Posts, 3 Shuttles and a Carry Bag.

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21. U.S. Divers Snorkeling Set
Price: $29.99
Category: Great Outdoors - Snorkeling
Snorkeling is perfect for summer vacations. Unlike most hotel gyms, snorkeling fits in perfectly with your other vacation activities. This snorkeling set, which includes a snorkel, mask and fins, will be very handy for the next vacation (and it helps fantasize about the sun, sand and the beach at Christmas as well!).

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22. Hit-a-Way Tennis Trainer
Price: $29.99
Category: Sports - Tennis
This ball & cord system attaches to any tree or pole and is great for practicing the forehand, backhand and footwork. It’s an excellent way to improve your tennis skills while practicing on your own.

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23. High Sierra Jackknife Pack
Price: $29.99 (Black/Charcoal)
Category: Great Outdoors - Hiking
This is a very comfortable backpack - perfect for Day Hiking. Just the right size for a 4-5 hour hike.

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24. Couples Ultimate Dance Sampler (Shawn Trautman’s Dance Collection)
Price: $34.99
Category: Dance
This DVD features Shawn Trautman - one of the best dance teachers in the world. It includes beginner lessons on Swing, Salsa, West Coast Swing, Two-Step, Waltz, Hustle, Slow-Dancing & Cha Cha. Great way to get your partner involved in exercise.

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25. Strada Wireless Bicycle Computer
Price: $35.00
Category: Great Outdoors - Biking
Wire-free, this is an excellent present for anyone with a bike. Large screen & numbers feature current speed as well as many other - easy to handle - features and options. Attaches tool-free to any handle or stem.

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26. Flybar Foam Master Pogo Stick
Price: $37.47
Category: Kids Exclusive
This is the 3^rd of our kids-exclusive recommendations. Flybar Foam Master Pogo Stick is a great way to get them to exercise and have lots of fun in the process.

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27. Mikasa VLS200 Beach Volleyball
Price: $49.99
Category: Sports - Beach Volleyball
Beach Volleyball is fun, a great exercise and an excellent way to enjoy a day at the beach. This Mikasa Beach Volleyball is amongst the best for the sport.

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Introduction | Under $25 | $25 - $50 | $51 - $75 | $76 - $100 | $100+

50 Fantastic Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun - $51 To $75

Introduction | Under $25 | $25 - $50 | $51 - $75 | $76 - $100 | $100+

29. Dance Dance Revolution Pack
Price: Varies, Depending on Console (More information below)
Category: Dancing
Dance Dance Revolution, a.k.a. DDR, is a dance video game controlled by the player’s feet. It’s played on a dance pad with eight panels. These panels are pressed using your feet in response to the arrows that appear on the screen. The object is to synchronize your movements to the beat of a chosen song, in other words: Match the arrows on the screen with the movement of your feet on the dance pad. Makes an exciting gift for anyone interested in dancing! Please pick the video game + dance pad for the console of your choice:

PlayStation 2 - Price: $52.23 ($39.99 + $12.24): Dance Dance Revolution Supernova & Playstation 2 - Two DDR Dance Pads Combo
Nintendo Gamecube - Price: $95.99 Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix (Includes Dance Pad)
Wii - Price: $69.99 Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party Bundle (Includes Dance Pad)
Xbox - Price: $48.88 ($30.99 + $17.89) Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 4 & Dance dance revolution DDR game Xbox dance pad
Xbox 360 - Price: $59.99 Dance Dance Revolution Universe Bundle (Includes Dance Pad)

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30. Sevylor Inflatable Snow Airslider
Price: $59.96
Category: Winter Exclusive
Excellent Sled. Comes with a carrying/storage bag. Perfect present for the snowy winters.

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31. The Quick & Dirty Guide to Salsa - Complete Collection (3 DVD’s)
Price: $59.98
Category: Dancing - Salsa
Salsa is a vibrant, lively dance that epitomizes the Zlimmer! philosophy on exercise: Exercise must be enjoyable for us to do it regularly - And Salsa is a lot of fun! This DVD series is one of the best places to learn the Salsa dance. If you know someone who would be interested in Salsa dancing, than this is the perfect gift.

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32. Pacific Outdoors Subzero 10-by-32 Snowshoe
Price: $69.51
Category: Winter Exclusive
Another great winter gift, these snowshoes provide outstanding traction up and down hills. Snowshoeing can be a great family or corporate activity and these shoes will be perfect for it..

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50 Fantastic Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun - $76 To $100

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33. Ripstik Caster Board
Price: $77.77
Category: Cool Exercise Gadgets
Riding the 2-wheeled Caster Board is a little like surfing - only on the street and on two wheels. You’ll quickly learn to balance yourself on this board and the ride is awesome.

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34. Simpsons Air Hockey Table
Price: $79.99
Category: Cool Exercise Gadgets
If you ever needed an excuse to buy an Air-Hockey table - this is it: It is very nice exercise! Switch the time you spend on a video game - sitting down - to Air Hockey and that alone will make a significant difference to your weight management goals. This 4 feet Simpsons Air-Hockey Table - at just 80 bucks - is a really cool gift.

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35. SalsaCrazy Presents: Learn to Salsa Dance, Beginners 3 Pack: The Complete Beginners Salsa Dancing Guide
Price: $86.99
Category: Dancing - Salsa
This is another great series to learn Salsa Dancing. The DVD’s contain 6 hours of instruction from SalsaCrazy - An absolutely perfect way to learn this energetic dance.

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36. Okuma Tempest Fly System
Price: $90.67
Category: Great Outdoors - Fly Fishing
For those interested in Fly Fishing, the Okuma Tempest Fly System is an affordable, quality start. This set contains a fly reel, a 9-feet fly rod and fly box.

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37. Fisher-Price Smart Cycle
Price: $95.99
Category: Kids Exclusive
This is the single best present for kids in the 3-6 years age range. The smart cycle hooks on to a T.V. screen and kids pedal across various environments. These environments are designed to help them learn and reinforce alphabets, letters etc. So it’s fun, great exercise and educational. If you have a 3-6 year old on your Christmas list - this is the perfect present.

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Introduction | Under $25 | $25 - $50 | $51 - $75 | $76 - $100 | $100+

50 Fantastic Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun - $100+

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37. Columbia Bugaboo Four to Five-Person Family Dome Tent
Price: $109.99
Category: Great Outdoors - Hiking/Camping
This family Dome Tent Sleeps 4 to 5 people. Features GoBe Dry - Rain protection system and comes with a remote controlled, 65 foot light for added security. Ideal for an overnight hiking/camping trip.

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38. Custom Boxing Set: Everlast 4306 Leather Training Bag Gloves & Everlast 4007 Traditional Heavy Bag
Price: $114.98 ($24.99 + $89.99)
Category: Sports - Boxing
There is something very relaxing about beating down a heavy bag and it’s a great exercise as well. This Training Bag Gloves + Heavy Bag set is a great gift for anyone interested in taking up boxing training.

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39. Lifetime Pro Court Height-Adjustable Portable Basketball System
Price: $119.44
Category: Sports - Basketball
This portable basketball system allows you to make a basketball court out of any reasonably suitable area. Features 42-inch clear acrylic backboard and adjustable height. It also has a 27-gallon portable base, which can be filled with either sand or water.

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40. Geocaching Custom Combo 1: Magellan eXplorist 100 Handheld GPS Navigator & Local Treasures: Geocaching across America
Price: $119.76 ($99.99 + $19.77)
Category: Great Outdoors - Geocaching
This is the first of our two Geocaching recommendations. Geocaching is a modern day twist on the treasure hunt. The basic concept is that you get GPS coordinates for a “treasure” - usually a small gift like a toy, CD’s etc. - And you use a GPS system to find this treasure. Finding the treasure mostly includes walking but at times you may also have to swim or climb to get to the it. All this results in great exercise. This package includes both the GPS and a great book on Geocaching.

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41. Airzone 8-foot Band Trampoline
Price: $119.98
Category: Kids Exclusive
The trampoline is a great gift for a family with kids. The 8-foot size makes it perfect for smaller backyards. The trampoline supports up to 175 pounds and is a fun way to get the kids to exercise.

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42. Pacific Outdoors Subzero Snowshoe 10-by-32 Combo Pack
Price: $129.99
Category: Winter Exclusive
This combo pack goes one step further than our snowshoe idea. It contains a pair of 3-section aluminum poles as well for added balance and power. Great gift for someone looking for an adventure in the winters.

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43. Derek Jeter Hurricane Batting Trainer
Price: $159.98
Category: Sports - Baseball
The Derek Jeter Batting trainer is a great way to improve your average & slugging percentage - while practicing alone! Excellent present for someone passionate about baseball and looking to improve their game.

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44. Custom Geocaching Combo 2: Garmin Forerunner 205
+ The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Geocaching
Price: $169.40 ($157.87 + $11.53)
Category: Great Outdoors - Geocaching
This is our second geocaching combo recommendation. The Forerunner 205 (GPS for this recommendation) has some great extra features like tracking your distance while jogging/running. Both combos would make a great gift for someone interested in exploring nature and treasure hunting - while getting some really good exercise.

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45. Instep Ultra Runner Jogging Stroller
Price: $212.47
Category: Fun Exercise Gadgets
The ultra runner jogging stroller makes a good gift for parents with little kids. It is ideal for short runs or long walks. Folds nicely for easy transport and storage.

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46. Wii
Price: $249.99 (Although the price varies a lot - depending on availability)
Category: Fun Exercise Gadgets
Wii is a video game console (like Playstation 2) that helps you exercise. Wii comes with the Wiimote. This is the primary Wii controller and it can detect motion and rotation in 3-D. What this means is that to play a game - e.g. a sword fighting game - you actually stand and simulate all the sword fighting actions. Or in Wii Sports, which comes with the console, you mimic the motion used in actual sports to play the game. For example if you were boxing, you would actually be punching the air like you would an opponent or with the Tennis Game, you actually swing your arm to hit the ball with the racquet. Wii is one of the biggest Zlimmer! favorites and if you’re going to buy someone a video game console, get this one.

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47. Harvard Polar Air 6-Foot Hockey Table
Price: $279.99
Category: Cool Exercise Gadgets
This is a great 6-Foot Air-Hockey Table that features an electronic scoring system. Also has legs with end panels and crossbar, which ensure extra stability for the table.

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48. Powerizer Jumping Stilts
Price: $340.00 (Varies a little according the weight they can carry but each pair will usually be between $330 - $360)
Category: Cool Exercise Gadgets
Jumping stilts build on the concept of walking stilts, allowing you to walk & run elevated above your normal height. The biggest difference is that Jumping Stilts use fiberglass springs, resulting in a significant bounce upwards or forwards. A bit like the pavement around your house turning into a series of small trampolines. This great gift makes usually tame exercises like walking or running, a lot of fun.

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49. Cateye Video Game Exercise Bike (61″-79″)
Price: $349.99
Category: Cool Exercise Gadgets
The Cateye game bike is actually a video game controller. It connects with any Playstation or Playstation 2 videogame console and works with many car, off-road and motorcycle racing games. You control the speed and direction of the on screen vehicle by what you do with your hands and feet on the bike. Frankly, we at Zlimmer! don’t like exercise bikes. They are about as boring and mundane as any exercise equipment can possibly get but the Cateye exercise bike is such an interesting idea that we had to share it with you. It’s well worth checking out.

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50. Butterfly Outdoor Table Tennis (Ping-Pong) Table
Price: $575.00
Category: Sports - Table Tennis (Ping-Pong)
We started off with a fun exercise gift idea that was under $15, we’ll finish off with a $575 one: It is the Butterfly outdoor Table Tennis (Ping-Pong) Table. This is a great table for someone who is really into the game and also makes a very nice a gift for your entire family. Ping-Pong is a great family-fun sport and this is an excellent table for the game.

50 Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun:
Introduction | Under $25 | $25 - $50 | $51 - $75 | $76 - $100 | $100+

Fun Exercise Ideas: Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing is a type of fishing where the fish are caught by using artificial flies that are cast with a fly rod and a fly line. Unlike other forms of fishing, fly anglers usually fish on foot and they cover considerable ground in the process (a lot of it walking in stream).

Why Fly Fishing?

Firstly, the challenge of catching fish makes it a very interesting sport.
The wonderful mountain stream scenery.
It’s hard work yet relaxing at the same time.
Great opportunity to see wild life and bird life in their own environment.
Great opportunity to spend time with friends and family members and bring back some great memories.
It’s primarily catch and release - You catch the fish and let it go, which helps conserve the species.

And it’s Good Exercise: Read more

Fun Exercise Ideas: Indoor Rock Climbing

Rock climbing involves ascending steep rock formations with the help of a harness and a rope. What we suggest for an exciting exercise idea is its much safer indoor variant: Indoor Rock Climbing a.k.a. Gym Climbing.

Why Indoor Rock Climbing:
There many reasons why indoor rock climbing is a great idea:

Firstly, any one can do it - People of all sizes and shapes can get involved in it
Safety: You’ll have a soft cushioned landing base, well-defined hand & feet holds and safety ropes strung from the top of the climbing walls
It can be done any time of the year - no weather issues
It’s very challenging with great exercise & calorie burning potential, speaking of which:

Calorie Burning Potential: Read more

Fun Exercise Ideas: Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee (or simply “Ultimate”) is an exciting non-contact sport played with a Frisbee. Its simple rules make the game easy to learn and a lot fun to play.

Object of the Game:
The object of the game is to score points by passing the Frisbee to one of your teammates (or receiving it from one of your teammates) in the opponent’s end zone. Whoever scores a predetermined number of points first, wins.

Numbers of Players on Each Team:
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Making Exercise Fun - Introduction

50 Fantastic Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun - Introduction

50 Fantastic Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun - Under $25

50 Fantastic Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun - $25 To $50

50 Fantastic Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun - $51 To $75

50 Fantastic Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun - $76 To $100

50 Fantastic Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun - $100+

Fun Exercise Ideas: Fly Fishing

Fun Exercise Ideas: Indoor Rock Climbing

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