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Top 10 Gifts for the Walking Mom

Updated February 20, 2012

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So, your mom started walking five miles a day two years ago and now nobody in the family knows where the heck she is? Here are some gift ideas for the walking woman.

1. Omron HJ-112 Pedometer

This advanced design lets you wear it on your belt or carry it in your pocket, clip it to your bra, anywhere it is perpendicular to the ground. The Omron HJ-112 counts steps, calculated distance and calories burned. It also tracks aerobic steps separately when walking or jogging more than 60 steps per minute or more than 10 minutes continuously. The Omron HJ-112 has a 7-day memory, a feature I prize greatly. Top rated for accuracy by a consumer magazine.

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2. Smooth 5.65 Folding Treadmill

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It's smooth and quiet but will help her burn the calories. The Smooth 5.65 treadmill is a very good selection for a folding home treadmill. It has a powerful 2.5 HP motor with a lifetime warranty. The treadmill stores nine user profiles and has five programmed workouts in addition to manual operation. Smooth treadmills are all sold direct, delivered to you. You can pay a little extra and they will even carry it upstairs and get it fully set-up and running.

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3. Dry-Fit Shirts with Walking Slogans

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Let her show her walking colors with these shirts walking slogans. They are made of sweat-wicking Dry-Fit fabric to keep you cool and dry in summer or in winter.

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4. Foot Spa

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After a nice long walk, a foot soak feels fabulous. Different models of foot spas have massaging bubbles, whirlpool, heat, buffing and shiatsu disks. I used to use two large ziplock bags in a plastic dishtub. That wasn't very luxurious, and needless to say there was always some spillage. I was happy to spend my holiday gift card on a foot spa!

5. Sunday Afternoons Hats

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The Sunday Afternoons Sports Hat or Adventure Hat are perfect to protect the walking mom from heat and sun. The wide brim, wicking fabric, and neck drape provide great protection and cooling.

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6. Mio Heart Rate Monitor Watch

The Mio is more than a sports watch, more than a strapless heart monitor. It allows you to track your calories burned and the calories you eat and prompts you to stick with your diet plan. The heart monitor works by pressing two fingers against the watch.

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