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Whether you're exchanging holiday goodies with a yoga enthusiast or weight-room addict, we've got the perfect present just for them.

For the outdoor-sport gal

1. Hot Chillys keeps the cold weather out with its "Salsa" Micro-Elite Panel Zip T ($65; 800-468-2445, hotchillys.com).

2. illumiNITE's "Momentum MicroWeave" solid color block jacket ($85; 800-497-6171) reflects bright geometric patterns when light hits it at night.

3. Garmin's small, lightweight "Forerunner 201" GPS system ($160; 888-442-7646, garmin.com) fits on your wrist like a watch but can calculate speed, distance, pace and calorie burn.

For the yogini

4. Crescent Moon's innovative "Convertible Tote" ($80; 714-399-1450, crescentmoonyoga.com) has an adjustable mat wrap to carry any size yoga or Pilates mat to class. The matching cotton nonslip practice rug sold separately is a perfect fit ($50).

5. Shrimp Yoga ($85; 877-964-9642, shrimpyoga.com) offers a preppy navy and white bag with a shrimp pattern. (Mention Shape and get $10 off phone orders!)

6. Timbuk2's yoga bag ($100; timbuk2.com) has an outside roll-flap to secure a yoga mat, a water-bottle pocket and inside compartments.

For the weight-room junkie

7. A Morning Cup of Strengthening (Crane Hill Publishers, 2004; $13; booksamillion.com), by Beth Pierpoint, offers a 15-minute strength routine to start your day, complete with a companion audio CD.

8. The Strength and Toning Deck (Chronicle Books, 2004; $15; 800-722-6657, chroniclebooks.com), by Shirley Archer, contains 50 strength-training moves in a portable box to take to the gym or on your next trip. Follow the numbered sequences for a predetermined workout or mix and match.

For the Pilates practitioner

9. Capezio's straight-cut French terry pant ($40; 800-234-4858, capeziodance.com) sits low on the waist for ease and comfort. A matching zip-front hoodie ($50) and drawstring miniskirt ($25) make this line a happy blend of functional and fashionable.

10. Tranquil Space Yoga's wrap "tranquiliT" sleeveless rayon-jersey top ($55; tranquilspace.com) clings and keeps you covered in class yet is chic enough to wear to a cafe afterward.

# posted by Medical Information : 3:34 AM