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Whether you’re beginner or advanced, or shopping  for home workouts or exercise help at the gym their are some great items available this season to choose from. So why wait until January to stock up and get the stuff you need, put your favorite gadgets and workout equipment on this years holiday list and we know all Greedy Girls also love to shop so here’s a little gift guide help.

1. Gaiam Balance Ball Chair$79.99

Get a workout even when just sitting around. They have long said that just siting on your Balance ball while watching TV or on the computer has some of the same benefits a as a workout because your core in constantly engaged. Well the folks at Gaiam have taken it a step further and made this into a nice convenient chair. Get the needed back stability with the same core engaging benefits.

2. TRX Suspension Trainer Professional$149.00

TRX is the latest craze in home workouts. It may look a little like a science experiment, but this system of suspension bands is really one of the best take any wear total body work out systems. This is a definite must have for the traveling fitness fan on your holiday list

3. Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit $49.99

This is a must have for the runners or wanna be runners on your list. The Nike + system measures and tracks your runs and then let you upload them to a world wide running community. On-line you can interact with other runners, work with and online running coach, or join challenges with runners across the globe. And if you have an IPod nano or touch you can also set playlist and powersongs. Don’t worry if you don’t have the IPOD or the Nikes you can the NiKE + Sportbands which allows use to track runs with out the Ipod and you can get a Sensor Pouch for Nike+which will let you attach your sensor to any running shoe.

4.P90X Extreme Home Fitness Workout Program – Nutrition Guide, Exercise Planner $139.99

I know you’ve heard about this extreme workout system that is supposed to transform you body and shed pounds, well holiday time is a perfect time add this to your list and the day after the turkey is gone get started on your transformation. If the full 13 disks set is a little to pricey for that secret Santa gift try this paired down 4 disk version for under $100

5. EA Sports Active for Wii $52.99

Who can have a self respecting Fitness Gift Guide without flooding it with Wii stuff. Well I won’t flood it but I will add one of the most anticipated Wii Fitness Games of this year the The Wii Active. With the leg strap and exercise band the Wii active gives you a full strength and workout right in you living room. Great for the kids too. And don’t get bored with limit workouts they also have the EA Sports Active: More Workouts to keep the party going.

6.Reebok EasyTone $99-$110
I don’t have these yet, but I really really want some. *hint, hint,wink wink, size 9 *. You can tone and strengthen your legs just by doing your daily waling around. Here’s the science the shoes act almost like a balance ball for your feet and engage your muscles even more than usual as you walk. The claims are just amazing and the science behind them makes so much since, and for a New York commuter this blows me away hat I can get even more benefit from all of the walk I do. These are definitely on my list so don’t forget to add them to yours.

7. Wii Fit Plus $99.96
To end off our list we also couldn’t miss the Wii games that started the whole Wii Fitness craze the Wii Fit. And now they have revamped the games and released the the Wii Fit Plus. If you don’t already have the balance board the holidays are a great time to get the set for the family, or if you already have one dust off your board and just get the Wii Fit Plus Game for $19.96

Disclaimer: This list is the sole opinion of Greedy Girls Guide, it was not paid for or endorsed by a third party.All links and prices were obtains from Amazon.com, price are subject to change and vary by retailer.

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Black Friday isn’t just for gifts and cheap electronics anymore.It can also be a great time to stock up great fitness and workout items, from discounts on workout gear, to reduced price gym equipments So with Black Friday fast approaching I scoured the ads websites and put together this great list of Black Friday deals for the Exercise and Fitness Folks

Clothing

Footwear

Workout Accessories

Exercise Equipment

Gym Machines and Equipment

Video Games and Movies

Stores

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Sorry we missed our Monday Magazine Round-up for today but I wanted to take today’s post and instead wrap up our 3 part series on work out hair styles with Part 3: Don’t do this to your hair.

In parts 1 and 2  I showcased 2 hairstyles that are great for working out and maintaining you hair, especially for African American and women of color. Well in this final part, I discuss some of the things you should NOT do to your hair. No matter the texture of your hair or the workout style you choose, these are a few common no nos which can cause damage to your hair during the workout.

• Part 1- Curly Natural Hair
• Part 2- Straight Relaxed Hair

I hope you enjoy feel free to let us know how you style your hair for workouts.

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Here’s Part 2 of my Workout Hairstyles series, today’s post is for relaxed straight hair.  This is a great style if you have a perm, new color, or for any reason want to keep your hair secure and out of the way while you workout.  I focus on African American or Ethnic hair because that’s what I have but these styles can work well for a variety of hair types.

Over the years I have struggled with the dreaded issue of  what to do with my hair when I workout, because of  the frequent sweating and need for washing even a mild fitness routine  can cause a lot of damage to hair especially for African American women .

I’ve found a few styles that have helped with this issue so I thought I would share these here with my Greedy Girls Fans in hopes of helping others get through their workout hair issues. Since I wear my hair in different ways they require different workout styles I have decided to break this up into a 3 part series to look at how to style varying textures.

Check out the other post in the series:

• Part 1- Curly Natural Hair
• Part 3- Don’t do this to your hair

I hope you enjoy feel free to let us know how you style your hair for workouts.

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Over the years I have struggled with the dreaded issue of  what to do with my hair when I workout, because of  the frequent sweating and need for washing even a mild fitness routine  can cause a lot of damage to hair especially for African American women .Over the years I have found a few simple hairstyles, that I do help me to maintain my hair day to day hair styles and prevent damage to my hair. I thought I would share these styles here with my Greedy Girls Fans in hopes of helping others get through their workout hair issues. Since I wear my hair in different ways that require different workout styles I have decided to break this up into a 3 part series.

So here’s Part 1- Workout Hairstyles for Curly and/or Natural hair.  I focus on African American or Ethnic hair because that’s what I have but these styles can work well for a variety of hair types. I hope you enjoy feel free to let us know how you style your hair for workouts.

Check out the other post in the series:

• Workout Hair Styles- Part 2 Straight Relaxed Hair
• Workout Hair Styles Part 3: Don’t do this to your hair

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