5 Father’s Day gift ideas for fit dads
(Photo courtesy of Dick’s Sporting Goods)
(Photo courtesy of Cabela’s)
If you’ve got a fit father — or a dad aiming to get in better shape — strengthen your bonds with him this Father’s Day …. literally. We’ve found some fun work-out toys and gadgets that will delight dad. Pair one of these gifts with some quality time together — perhaps a day on the golf course, a morning run, an afternoon driveway basketball game — and you’ve got a winning combination.
Here’s our Father’s Day gift guide for exercise enthusiasts:
Punching bag: Hook up the basement or garage gym with a punching bag set so dad can do speed and strength drills. Want to make it feel like a full-on gritty boxing gym? Add some boxing gloves and a jump rope. For a dramatic effect, play Eye of the Tiger on the loudspeakers. (Get coupons at Dick’s Sporting Goods)
Free golf ball personalization: “No. 1 Dad” looks much better on a golf ball than it does a tie. Right now, Golfsmith is offering free personalization on select golf balls. Tell dad he’s “Tee-rific” or simply monogram a golf ball with his initials. (Get coupons at Golfsmith)
Fitness trampoline: No doubt, jumping rope is an incredible work-out. But for equally intense cardiovascular and toning drills, a trampoline can be a good, low-impact alternative for dads who have bad knees. (Get coupons at Target)
Hiking boots: For the dad who likes to explore the outdoors, it might be time for a reliable pair of shoes that get great traction. These Gore-Tex Rimrock hiking shoes are stylish in a rugged way and they’re lined with moisture-wicking knit — which might be a good thing if dad finds one of those “foot rub” coupons you gave him when you were a kid. (Get coupons at Cabela’s)
Fitbit Flex: Whether he’s an exercise enthusiast or aiming to become more active, this Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker is like a futuristic pedometer. It not only records steps taken and distance traveled, but also calories burned and minutes spent being active so he can keep a tab on how much exercise he’s getting daily. It’s so sophisticated it can monitor the time and quality of sleep, too. (Get coupons at Best Buy)
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