Holiday fitness gifts trend from high-tech to basic


OLDIE BUT GOODIE: The humble treadmill remains the most popular fitness gift. — Reuters

NEW YORK: Looking for the perfect holiday present for a fitness fan? Gift offerings this year range from apps that can store a run in the country to be viewed later to gadgets so sophisticated they measure quality of sleep as well as calories burned.

There is also the revival of the humble foam roller, which experts say, like old-time push-ups, squats and planks, has never been more popular.

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