Christmas gift guide: sports and fitness tech

Christmas gift guide: sports and fitness tech
Got a fitness fanatic in the family? These are the gadgets to put under the Christmas tree.

Gift Guide – sports and fitness: Nike+ Sportwatch GPS

Nike+ SportWatch GPS

nike.com

This TomTom-powered GPS sports watch is perfect for running enthusiasts – it syncs up with a Nike+ sensor (and Polar's WearLink heart rate monitor) to record the wearer's progress. Then they can upload their stats to nikeplus.com and see how much of that Christmas turkey they've managed to burn off.

Gift Guide – sports and fitness: Swrve cycling gloves

Swrve cycling gloves

swrve.co.uk

Planning a trip to the UK this Christmas? These tough gloves, available in leather or synthetic flavours, will keep their lucky recipient toasty on their winter cycle ride. Kevlar skid patches add extra protection, while conductive fingertips let the wearer use touchscreen devices without having to faff around taking their gloves off.

Gift Guide – sports and fitness: Adidas adizero f50 miCoach football boots

Adidas adizero f50 miCoach football boots

adidas.com

Put the boot in with Adidas' answer to Nike+ – these footy boots use the miCoach speed cell to measure average and maximum speeds, number of sprints, distance covered and all manner of other performance metrics. Then pop your stats into the miCoach football game, available on iTunes, to power up your in-game avatar and take on your mates.

Gift Guide – sports and fitness: Hex iPod Nano Sport Watch Band

Hex iPod Nano Sport Watch Band

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Looking for a stocking filler for a fitness fanatic? This nifty little accessory turns the iPod Nano into a sport watch, complete with a port that lets the wearer slot in a Nike+ wireless sensor.

Gift Guide – sports and fitness: Jabra Sport Bluetooth Stereo Headset

Jabra Sport Bluetooth Stereo Headset

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If you're buying for someone who likes a bit of music while they work out, Jabra's bluetooth headphones will stop them getting tangled up in knots. Built-in FM radio and microphone, audio information and call announcement, and integration with fitness app Endomondo round out the features list.

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