Christmas 2015: 10 best sport gifts
Inspire a loved one to get active in the New Year with some stand-out gear for the great outdoors
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Your support makes all the difference.After all that Christmas indulgence, many people will want to start the New Year with a new fitness programme.
If this sounds like a friend or family member, help them hit the ground running with one of these sporting gifts.
1. Switch Cycling Jacket: £99.99, Proviz
This range of ridiculously reflective jackets gets a new dimension with a neon yellow reveal.
2. Hoy Long Sleeve Roubaix Jersey: £79.99, Vulpine
Vulpine’s collaboration with Sir Chris Hoy produces a race-fit soft thermal jersey in a jaunty blue.
3. Gel-Fit Tempo 2: £60, Asics
Lightweight, flexible and affordable, this women’s trainer is designed for all-round fitness and gym use.
4. Climaheat Tee: £60, Adidas
Hi-tech insulated and beautifully soft, here's a women’s top takes the edge of the coldest winter run.
5. Quintic 27 Backpack: £170. Arc’teryx
This top quality daypack from the Canadian brand to meet all ski and snowboard touring needs.
6. Picture Pretty gloves: £59.99, Snow Leader
These snazzy women’s gloves, which come from the growing snow brand, are made using recycled materials.
7. PowerBeats 2 Wireless In-Ear Sport Headphones: £127.49, John Lewis
Ditch fiddly cable and opt for these premium headphones for the best quality sound on the run.
8. Football Flick Urban Training Aid: £89.99, Argos
Perfect your volleys, flicks and all round tekkers with great new training aid.
9. Off road ThrilLED: £74.95, Manfrotto
Bring bright light to indoor or after-dark action with this GoPro attachment from the tripod specialist Manfrotto.
10. Nike Mazot goggles: £70, Ellis Brigham
New this season are these ski goggles that combine top features at a not outrageous price.