Here are a

few gift ideas within different price ranges that will help your loved

ones have a healthier New Year, and help ensure the gift you buy won't

wind up in the closet.

Water Filter.

Whether it's a water filter pitcher or a faucet mount that attaches

right to the tap, a good water filter will do more than simply improve

the taste and smell of tap water. It will also improve water quality by

reducing potentially harmful tap water contaminants.

PUR Water Purification

products offer a clean, tasty way to improve your health. Filter installation

requires no tools, takes only a few minutes and works on all standard

faucets. Plus, the Automatic Safety Monitor Gauge monitors usage and automatically

shuts off when the filter needs replacement.

To find a store

near you, visit www.purwater.com. About $15-$50.

Health Club

Membership. A good workout may be the world's best stress buster.

Many health clubs include complimentary sessions with a personal trainer

for new members. Others offer one-on-one appointments with nutritional

experts and massage therapists on an a la carte basis. Be sure to tour

clubs near the recipient's home or work to find the best and most convenient

facility.

If you can't

afford to give an annual membership, consider picking up the initiation

fee or inquire about a trial membership. About $35-$45/month, plus initiation

fee.

State or

County Park Pass. Tell someone to "take a hike" - in a nice

way - this holiday season. What better way to enjoy nature and get into

shape than to go hiking or canoeing in one of our country's beautiful

state or county parks?

Give the nature-lovers

on your gift list a yearlong pass that will allow them to escape from

the business of everyday life to the wonders of the great outdoors. Contact

your state Department of Natural Resources or County offices, or visit

a nearby park office to purchase a pass for the upcoming year. About $20-50.

Health and

Fitness Magazine Subscription. Give a gift of monthly inspiration

and motivation for the continued well-being of a loved one. There are

a number of health and fitness magazines for both men and women.

Scan a newsstand

to get a sense of the most popular and appropriate titles, such as Shape,

SELF and Men's Health, or visit their Web sites for detailed subscription

information.

Magazines can

provide helpful insight and useful information on diet and nutrition,

equipment and training techniques. About $15-25.

Cookbook.

For most people, the hardest part of any wellness program is learning

to eat healthier. A cookbook is a great gift idea to help guide people

toward better cooking and eating habits.

And it makes

your shopping easy too just stop by your local bookstore or log onto the

Internet to place an order at www.amazon.com or www.barnesandnoble.com.

If you order online, remember to allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. About $15-50.

If you're still

unsure what to get the people on your list this holiday season, consider

a gift certificate to an athletic or health store in their area. A gift

certificate is guaranteed to please even the person on your list who is

hardest to shop for. He or she can pick out the running shoes, equipment

or vitamins needed to jumpstart their fitness plans.