About Fitness: Coffee Benefits and Last-Minute Gifts

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor It's the last full shopping weekend before Christmas. Put on your pedometer if you plan to do it on foot! 19 Unique and Unusual Fitness Gifts These 19 unique gift ideas range from stocking stuffers (some are even stockings) to high end gadgets. To get these by Christmas, you need to start clicking! See More About:  equipment  gear | clothing  gift ideas Coffee and Exercise - the Benefits Do you "dope" yourself with coffee to get pumped up for workouts? Not to worry, the World Anti-Doping Agency allows that drug (up to a limit!) Paul looks at the benefits of caffeine and coffee for exercise performance. See More About:  supplements  ergogenic  health effects Hydrant Water at Races? Really? Did you ever wonder where they get the water from they hand you in those little cups at races? After many racers got sick during the Las Vegas Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon, fingers are being pointed at them using fire hydrant water pumped into clean, lined trash cans and dipped out. I was there, I drank the water, I didn't get sick. Here is my analysis of the concerns. See More About:  drinking guidelines for walkers  hyponatremia  dehydration Yoga Gift Ideas (including chocolate) I just love Ann's pick of the banana guard. What exerciser/athlete doesn't need a banana guard? But I'd be happier to have the Chocoveda Chakra Truffle Box under the tree from my sweetie! See More About:  yoga gifts  yoga clothing  yoga books Fitness Ads Unique Gifts Coffee Best Coffee Beans Gift Ideas Gifts High Quality Coffee Featured Articles Top Toys for Active Families Bike Gifts Under $25 Gifts for Swimmers 10 Tips to Stay on Track During the Holidays What is a Crick in the Neck? Ski and Snowboard Conditioning Exercises   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Fitness newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Fitness Gift Ideas Running Gifts Under $20 Gifts for Fit Travelers Pilates Gifts Advertisement