Fitness Gifts For The Man Who Has Everything

The Virtual Mountain Bike Racing Simulator.

This is the exercise bike and video screen that simulate riding a mountain bike through outdoor courses. Users pedal and steer the bike to control a computer-generated cyclist on the 17" color LCD monitor and compete against other virtual cyclists on one of 80 outdoor courses, including a serpentine desert course and an undulating highland track. The bike's electronically controlled pedaling resistance automatically increases or decreases to replicate the terrain gradients shown on the screen and sensors in the bike saddle monitor whether the user is sitting or standing and the computer-generated cyclist assumes the same posture. Squeezing the bike's hand brakes or shifting its gears control the momentum of the bike on the monitor, simulating carving around a turn or braking to avoid a fallen competitor. Riders can develop their own exercise regimen or use the preprogrammed training mode and the LCD displays distance traveled, speed, calories burned, and exercise time for real-time reference.

Avari Oval Jogger

Compact, lightweight, and durable, the Avari Oval Jogger with padded handlebar, resistance tubes, and electronic monitor is a fun and effective way to build your cardiovascular fitness, tone your legs, abs, buttocks, and back! The large rebounding surface adds more exercise options while the resistance tubes tone and strengthen your arms, shoulders, back and chest. This oval exercise trampoline also includes a motivational multifunctional electronic fitness monitor that tracks jumps per minute, workout time, total jumps, and calories burned. And the optic blue outline on the edge of the jumping surface keeps you safely inside the rebounder’s sweet spot. Perfect for small workout areas.

The Virtual Reality Treadmill.

This is the treadmill that adjusts its incline to simulate the terrain you're watching on a television. The included video player transmits first-person, high-definition video of trails, hills, and city streets in the majestic landscapes of northern Italy and the southwestern United States to a television (not included). The treadmill automatically raises or lowers to simulate the incline of Venice's cobblestone bridges as you stroll past gondolas docked on the Venetian Lagoon, the video automatically speeds up or slows down to match your pace, and the dual 5-watt speakers play the ambient sounds from the virtual destinations. The treadmill has a durable 14-gauge steel frame and a large 20" x 60" running surface supported by a 1' deck and patented cushioning that reduces impact on joints. Includes 15 workout programs, an integrated heart rate monitor and chest strap, an LED control panel, and an audio port for connecting an iPhone or iPod. The video player connects to a television with the included HDMI and RCA cables.

The Parisian Pedestrian Pedaler.

Designed in the Parisian commune of Bures sur Yvette, this is the pedaler that provides the speed of a bicycle and the deft, responsive turning of a skateboard from an upright, walking position. Providing brisk acceleration to a top speed of 24 mph--a speed worthy of the peloton--the gearless pedaling system's independent cranks and variable lever arms minimize up-and-down motion to improve pedaling efficiency, enabling a rider up to 230 lbs. to apply the full weight of the body to each pedal stroke without the fatigue and jarring associated with extended out-of-the-saddle traditional bicycling. A rider's entire shoe sole stays in contact with the anodized aluminum pedals while standing, creating the sensation of a brisk walk.

The Foldaway Armoire Gym.

Ideal for homes with limited space, this is the self-contained gym with weights and exercise bicycle that completely stores into an integrated armoire. Its small footprint requires 40" of wall space and 28" of depth when closed. When extended, its integrated recumbent, adjustable-seat exercise bicycle extends just 7' from the wall, providing an aerobic workout using 12 workout programs, two of which include heart rate monitoring routines using the handlebar sensors.

The In Pool Exercise Bike.

This is the patented exercise bike that is ridden while partially submerged in a pool to improve strength and endurance with less strain on one's body. Used in training by professional bicyclists, riders turn a paddle that provides greater resistance than biking on land, resulting in a slow, controlled motion that improves muscle strength and endurance. Because the exercise is performed in water, the pool bicycle helps relieve stress on weight-bearing joints, increases flexibility, and improves balance and posture. The pool bicycle rests in as little as two feet of water--submerging it deeper increases the intensity of workouts, as does adjusting the angle of the blade's four paddles. A waterproof LCD monitor displays time, speed, distance, and calories burned.

The Rowbike.

This is the exercise apparatus that combines the full-body workout of rowing with the exhilarating ride of a recumbent bicycle (Play Video). Invented by Scott Olson, creator of Rollerblade inline skates, this two-wheeler is propelled by rowing with its handlebar, which transmits power to a chain-driven rear wheel. Because it engages all the major muscle groups along with cardio conditioning, the rowbike provides twice the workout in half the time. And unlike indoor stationary rowers that can become monotonous to use, the rowbike lets riders exercise amidst ever-changing scenery and terrain outdoors to keep workouts challenging and fresh. A thumb-operated gearshift mounted to the handlebar controls the seven-speed derailer; with front and rear caliper hand brakes.