The holidays are typically a time of too much food, too much drink, a lot of visiting of friends and family, and essentially very little time to hit the gym. Come January many a holiday reveler may face the New Year a few pounds heavier, but with a serious resolution to get back in shape. Luckily, we've got plenty of gadgets to help you and the athletes (and the athlete wannabes) on your list get back on the path to fitness.

We picked out only the best cutting-edge gear for our guide — items that look stylish and will definitely give you an edge over that iPod sporto on the treadmill next to you. But remember these are just fitness aids, so you still have to do your part to break a sweat and get that heart pumping!

 

Training right is the key to seeing results when you start a new exercise program, and the Forerunner 205 personal trainer can help you stay on top of your progress. Included software will help you tailor your workouts to meet specific goals, and it'll you monitor your speed, distance, pace, and calories burned. Even better, the built-in GPS receiver ensures you'll stay on course, while the system even offers a virtual partner for you train against. There may be loneliness in long-distance training, but this unit will help you reach your goals.
Price: $268, garmin.com

 

Every single step counts, and actually keeping track of them is made easy (and pretty cheap too) with a digital pedometer. This clip-on device tracks steps and distance (in miles), and it'll even calculate the amount of fat (not just calories!) burned in grams. Setup is easy, and it's cool to monitor how everyday walking can be turned into part of your workout. There's a seven-day memory function for tracking weekly results.
Price: $17, omronhealthcare.com

 

Since you can't get a Bluetooth receiver implanted in your skull for this holiday season (maybe next year), you'll have to settle for these stylish shades instead. These chic sunglasses feature Oakley's specialized optics to protect your eyes from all your UV-A, -B, and -C rays, while the Motorola Bluetooth receiver lets you listen to music wirelessly from an Bluetooth-enabled music player or mobile handset. You'll be able to keep your hands free and tune out all worldly distractions, all the while looking cool.
Price: $249. oakley.com

 

Even if you have perfect vision and don't wear glasses these contact lenses can help improve your game. The disposable Bausch & Lomb/Nike soft lenses are available in two tints, grey-green for sharpening details while you run or golf, and amber for fast-moving field sports like soccer, tennis, baseball, football, and rugby. Both flavors of contacts reduce glare and filter out 95% of UV-A and UV-B rays as well as blue light. They also provide a clear view at all angles as well as from peripheral vision. Best of all, there are no expensive frames to break!
Price: $54.95 a box (six lenses per box), nike.com

 

In the snow-heavy winter months, training with this cycle can be an absolute godsend! While it costs as much as a quality road bike, it manages to accurately duplicate the fit and feel, too, and also features an electronic user interface that can be customized to your unique training program. During workouts a computer records biometric information while tracking heart rate and calories burned, and after the ride you can download your data to the PC via a USB connection. Plus you can ride all year no matter what the weather's like.
Price: $1,900, cycle-ops.com

— Peter Suciu

For more great gift ideas, check out SCI FI's comprehensive Holiday Gift Guide for something for everyone on your list.