Fitness fanatic

Vegetarian Times, Nov-Dec, 2005

If your best buddy cancels your regular gab session because it conflicts with her boot camp workout, either get a new best friend or thank her for always taking your midnight phone calls by giving her what she loves best.

Magnetic Connection

Ever noticed that gym clothes lack pockets? She can stuff keys, cell and member ID in this towel s Velcro pockets. The magnet attaches the towel to the machine she's on--and off the floor. MagneTowel, $13. 866.562.5487 magnetowel.com

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Design-It-Yourself

Sick of off-the-rack workout gear? Personalize a T, tank or hoodie for her with a slogan she lives by. Hoodie or sweatshirt, $50; T-shirt or tank, $24. 718.722.7277 neighborhoodies.com

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Splish Splash

Every gym rat has to clean up at some point. After Workout Salt Scrub scours the sweaty and perks up the pooped. From Splash, 24 oz./$26. 877.664.7627 splashbathandbody.com

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Off the Cuff

Solve your sweat and timing problems--all in one stretchy terry tube. The Nike Cuff Watch comes with three wristbands. When one gets dirty, throw it in the wash, pop the watch face into another and you're good to go. $40. 800.839.4876 victorywatches.com

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Magic Duffle

Take six 2-liter soda bottles, perform some recycling magic, and you have the perfect gym bag. The roomy Nino duffle, $40. 888.532.7847 earthpak.com

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