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

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.

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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.

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3. Gel-Fit Tempo 2: £60, Asics

Lightweight, flexible and affordable, this women’s trainer is designed for all-round fitness and gym use.

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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.

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5. Quintic 27 Backpack: £170. Arc’teryx

This top quality daypack from the Canadian brand to meet all ski and snowboard touring needs.

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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.

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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.

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8. Football Flick Urban Training Aid: £89.99, Argos

Perfect your volleys, flicks and all round tekkers with great new training aid.

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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.

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10. Nike Mazot goggles: £70, Ellis Brigham

New this season are these ski goggles that combine top features at a not outrageous price.

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