GPS Kids | Wish List Wednesday: Best gifts for fitness fanatics

There are only three weeks left until Christmas and if you haven’t begun your shopping yet, it’s time to start. Don’t panic. We’re here to help. Every Wednesday between now and December 25, we’ll give you a few ideas for those you love who need a sense of direction — pilots, boaters, runners, cyclists, golfers, hikers, drivers, geocachers, cell phone users, and hunters, just to name a few. This week we’re focusing on those who love to work up a good sweat.

First up is a fitness watch that has a nice slimming effect. The sleek little FR60 tracks time, heart rate, calories and distance (on models with foot pod). It comes in men’s and women’s models and fun new colors. FR60 is perfect for those fitnessy folks who do a little of everything — running, walking, cross-training and more. Some models come with a highly accurate foot pod for tracking distance indoors or out. Once the workout’s done, FR60 keeps working. It wirelessly transfers workout data to Garmin Connect, our online site where users can store, analyze and share their data. Garmin Connect is free, fun and easy, and it sure helps you stay on top of those New Year’s resolutions.

Get the cyclist on your list geared up for the spring thaw with Garmin’s new Edge 500. This gps kids watch-enabled bike computer can track speed, cadence, heart rate, distance and altitude. It features a new aerodynamic design and quarter-turn mount that makes it easy to swap from bike to bike. And, for those bikers who are really power-hungry, it’s compatible with third-party ANT+ power meters. Data junkies will love seeing, storing and sharing all their stats at Garmin Connect.

And finally, for the multi-tasking, multisport athlete on your list, check out the Forerunner 310XT. It tracks time, distance, pace, elevation and heart rate on land and times swims in the lake or pool. It goes from wrist to bike in seconds with the optional quick-release mounts. Thanks to its 20-hour battery life, the 310XT is a hit with land lubber runners too, including marathoners and those crazy folks who run 50- and 100-milers just because they can. And of course it’s at the top of the list for any athlete who’s going for the gold, as you’ll see in our holiday commercial.

Get your hands on these great fitness finds at our Chicago Store. Or, to find a fitness dealer near you, click on the “where to buy” tab on the product page on our website. Here’s where you can find the Forerunner 310XT, in store or online.

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