CityLine.ca Holiday Gift Guide:

Bruce Krahn's Gifts For The Fitness Buff

By Suzanne Ellis

For our first ever CityLine.ca Holiday Gift Guide, we asked some of our guests and guest experts for their suggestions on what to get that special someone based on their area of expertise.

Here, personal trainer Bruce Krahn, author of The Fat Fighter Diet, shares his five gifts for the fitness buff in your life.

The WiFi Body Scale: "We all want to lose a few pounds this coming year but how do you know if what you are doing is really working? The WiFi Body scale not only measures your weight, it also tracks your lean and fat mass to let you know if you are really losing fat and not lean muscle. Plus it links up to the internet and you can log on to view your progress over time." Cost: $200.00 www.withings.com

M2 from Mytrak Health: "The M2 is an activity monitoring device that motivates you to stay active throughout the day. Discreet and smaller than a credit card, this intelligent device clips to your belt and analyzes your daily activity. The M2 then displays the results of your overall progress , energy burn, heart benefit and health state instantly using a series of red, yellow and green lights. Also included is access to a web-based resource for activity and nutrition planning, social networking, and Personal Health Coaches. The M2 makes getting in shape easy- all you have to do is 'go for green.'" Cost: 149.95 www.mytrakhealth.com

Powerblocks: "Powerblocks are the ideal gift for the home exerciser. With their compact design, Powerblocks compact an entire set of dumbbells into a single pair. Free weights are the best way to increase lean muscle and with poundage’s ranging from 5- 130 pounds, Powerblocks are all you need to get in shape this coming year." Cost: starting from $119 www.powerblock.com

Wii Fit: "Made by Nintendo (who also make video games), the Wii Fit combines video game technology with fitness. Using a balance board connected to the device, the Wii Fit reads your real-life movements and bring them to life on screen. Fitness buffs can realistically snowboard down a mountain or walk a tight rope -- all without leaving the living room. Great for getting the kids (both young and old) off the couch." Cost: $70.00 www.wiifit.com

Personal training gift certificate: "Perhaps the greatest obstacle people face when it comes to getting in shape is the need for motivation, accountability and change. For those who don’t want to go it alone a personal training gift certificate may be just what Santa ordered. Trainers will often offer packages ranging from 1- 10 sessions which leaves room for almost any budget. Finding a great trainer can be a challenge so ask for referrals or search online." Cost: starting from $45

For more from Bruce Krahn, visit his website at www.brucekrahn.com.

Originally published on Cityline