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Father’s Day is June 21, and if you haven’t gotten dad a gift yet, it’s time to do some shopping. Luckily for you, M&F has compiled a list of fitness and fashion picks that are sure to impress pops. Grab one of these gifts and you’ll make your old man proud.
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Upgrade dad’s golf garb with these loose and lightweight shorts. Made of nylon, polyester and elastane, the stretchy fabric wicks sweat so you stay dry on the course.$65, ua.com
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These golf shorts aren’t just fashionable, they’re loose and lightweight too. Made of nylon, polyester and elastane, the stretchy fabric wicks sweat so you stay dry on the course.$65, ua.com
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APL, which stands for Athletic Propulsion Labs, started off with a basketball shoe that was banned by the NBA for literally enhancing players’ ability to jump. The basketball shoes have a built in spring that increases vertical jump, thus providing an unfair advantage in the NBA. APL still has these performance enhancing basketball shoes but recently released a line of running shoes called the TechLoom, which don’t have the spring and are lightweight at 7.9 oz.The TechLoom’s upper is one piece, a propriety woven mesh, and the 8 mm heel to toe drop completes a running shoe that easily double as fashionable casual Friday kicks.$140, athleticpropulsionlabs.com
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Core Flyte is a stability training tool that targets the core and stabilizer muscles without the risk of injury. The Core Flyte pads are supported by three sliding balls, which enable you to workout on any surface from hardwood floors to carpets. Includes an exercise poster with various core strengthening moves.$100, flytefitness.com SAVE $30 WITH THIS EXCLUSIVE M&F COUPON CODE: MUSCLE30
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Step into the Nano 5.0 and you’ll feel locked into workout mode from the start. The upper contains Kevlar to protect your feet from just about anything and a low 5 mm heel to toe drop promotes stability during weightlifting. Featuring Rope Pro technology on the side, the Nano 5.0 give CrossFitters the comfort and performance needed to power through workouts.$130, reebok.com
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Yes, you can go wrong with a dress shirt on Father’s Day. Pick up a Mizzen + Main shirt and you won’t disappoint. The Gingham Dress Shirt will stay dry via its 46% nylon, 46% polyster and 6% lycra build. The fabric blend keep guys sweat-free wherever their commute takes them. The shirt requires no ironing or dry cleaning (it’s wrinkle-free) so just throw in the washer, hang it up to dry and button up.$125, mizzenandmain.comSEE ALSO: Muscular Man’s Guide to Style.
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The iSport Superslim are Bluetooth in-ear headphones that emphasize fit above all. They come with multiple ear pad adjusters so you’re sure to find the right fit if you keep trying. And once the proper fit is found, the headphones stay locked in. For the dad who likes biking or extreme sports, these will fit underneath headgear due to their low profile.$170, monsterproducts.com
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Order up some gains from Omaha Steaks and get the food shipped to you or dad frozen in a cooler packed with dry ice. The Dad’s Day Dinner Combo (shown above) comes with two 24oz t-bone steaks, one 16 oz. package of Omaha Steakhouse Fries, four 4oz caramel apple tartlets, and a jar of signature steak seasoning. The steaks contain both sirloin and Filet Mignon. The only thing missing is the beverage of choice, but we’ll leave that up to you.$70, omahasteaks.com
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QALO, pronounced (kay-lo) makes medical grade silicone rings to serve as wedding ring stand ins for active people. For guys in fields such as construction, military, or manual labor, or just for the fitness enthusiast who wants to keep his wedding ring (and finger) safe, QALO is the answer. M&F suggests that you share this gift idea with your dad’s spouse or if you’re that person, definitely consider this for him. The bands come in a small zipper pouch with a clip, which comes in a small drawstring bag.qalo.com
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The highly underrated accessory gift, socks are a practical present for any occasion. The style Stance Fusion Cadence running socks are made primarily of nylon and polyster and offer graduated compression to aid recovery. A mesh pattern over the foot keeps you cool and each sock is designed for either the left or right foot to ensure a perfect fit.$18, stance.com
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M&F speaks with professional athletes on a regular basis and a common theme amongst them is the use of yoga to improve sports performance. Gaiam’s Athletic Yoga collection features five DVDs, each starring a professional athlete that goes through several different yoga workouts designed for flexibility, strength, running, power or conditioning. Add an athletic yoga mat and other accessories for a complete fitness-friendly Father’s Day gift. $15, gaiam.comAthletic Yoga mats from $40, gaiam.
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The Luxury Shave Set includes the Jack Black Double Edge Safety Razor for a super close shave, the Pure Performance Cruelty-Free Shave Brush, and 5 oz, containers of Pure Clean Facial Cleanser and Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave. For a more budget-friendly yet still high-quality and practical option, opt for one of the travel sets, which comes with an assortment of TSA-approved face care products. $200 for Luxury Shave Set, getjackblack.comFrom $24 for travel sets.
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Track your fitness stats such as heart rate and distance with the GPS-enabled smartwatch. View (and feel a ping from) incoming calls, texts, e-mails, calendar and social media notifications in addition to controlling your tunes from the sleek touchscreen. Swap the watchband out for five different colors or choose a leather option in black or white. One charge lasts up to three weeks in watch mode or 10 hours in GPS mode. $250, garmin.com
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More than a simple shaker cup, the 30 oz HydraCup has two separate vertical compartments, eliminating the need for twist off attachments. The structure allows for storage of more than just supplements; use the halves for snacks, your phone, keys, or ice to keep drinks cool.$12, hydracup.com
Father’s Day is June 21, and if you haven’t gotten dad a gift yet, it’s time to do some shopping. Luckily for you, M&F has compiled a list of fitness and fashion picks that are sure to impress pops. Grab one of these gifts and you’ll make your old man proud.
Upgrade dad’s golf garb with these loose and lightweight shorts. Made of nylon, polyester and elastane, the stretchy fabric wicks sweat so you stay dry on the course.
$65, ua.com
These golf shorts aren’t just fashionable, they’re loose and lightweight too. Made of nylon, polyester and elastane, the stretchy fabric wicks sweat so you stay dry on the course.
$65, ua.com
APL, which stands for Athletic Propulsion Labs, started off with a basketball shoe that was banned by the NBA for literally enhancing players’ ability to jump. The basketball shoes have a built in spring that increases vertical jump, thus providing an unfair advantage in the NBA. APL still has these performance enhancing basketball shoes but recently released a line of running shoes called the TechLoom, which don’t have the spring and are lightweight at 7.9 oz.
The TechLoom’s upper is one piece, a propriety woven mesh, and the 8 mm heel to toe drop completes a running shoe that easily double as fashionable casual Friday kicks.
$140, athleticpropulsionlabs.com
Core Flyte is a stability training tool that targets the core and stabilizer muscles without the risk of injury. The Core Flyte pads are supported by three sliding balls, which enable you to workout on any surface from hardwood floors to carpets. Includes an exercise poster with various core strengthening moves.
$100, flytefitness.com
SAVE $30 WITH THIS EXCLUSIVE M&F COUPON CODE: MUSCLE30
Step into the Nano 5.0 and you’ll feel locked into workout mode from the start. The upper contains Kevlar to protect your feet from just about anything and a low 5 mm heel to toe drop promotes stability during weightlifting. Featuring Rope Pro technology on the side, the Nano 5.0 give CrossFitters the comfort and performance needed to power through workouts.
$130, reebok.com
Yes, you can go wrong with a dress shirt on Father’s Day. Pick up a Mizzen + Main shirt and you won’t disappoint. The Gingham Dress Shirt will stay dry via its 46% nylon, 46% polyster and 6% lycra build. The fabric blend keep guys sweat-free wherever their commute takes them. The shirt requires no ironing or dry cleaning (it’s wrinkle-free) so just throw in the washer, hang it up to dry and button up.
$125, mizzenandmain.com
SEE ALSO: Muscular Man’s Guide to Style.
The iSport Superslim are Bluetooth in-ear headphones that emphasize fit above all. They come with multiple ear pad adjusters so you’re sure to find the right fit if you keep trying. And once the proper fit is found, the headphones stay locked in. For the dad who likes biking or extreme sports, these will fit underneath headgear due to their low profile.
$170, monsterproducts.com
Order up some gains from Omaha Steaks and get the food shipped to you or dad frozen in a cooler packed with dry ice. The Dad’s Day Dinner Combo (shown above) comes with two 24oz t-bone steaks, one 16 oz. package of Omaha Steakhouse Fries, four 4oz caramel apple tartlets, and a jar of signature steak seasoning. The steaks contain both sirloin and Filet Mignon. The only thing missing is the beverage of choice, but we’ll leave that up to you.
$70, omahasteaks.com
QALO, pronounced (kay-lo) makes medical grade silicone rings to serve as wedding ring stand ins for active people. For guys in fields such as construction, military, or manual labor, or just for the fitness enthusiast who wants to keep his wedding ring (and finger) safe, QALO is the answer. M&F suggests that you share this gift idea with your dad’s spouse or if you’re that person, definitely consider this for him. The bands come in a small zipper pouch with a clip, which comes in a small drawstring bag.
The highly underrated accessory gift, socks are a practical present for any occasion. The style Stance Fusion Cadence running socks are made primarily of nylon and polyster and offer graduated compression to aid recovery. A mesh pattern over the foot keeps you cool and each sock is designed for either the left or right foot to ensure a perfect fit.
$18, stance.com
M&F speaks with professional athletes on a regular basis and a common theme amongst them is the use of yoga to improve sports performance. Gaiam’s Athletic Yoga collection features five DVDs, each starring a professional athlete that goes through several different yoga workouts designed for flexibility, strength, running, power or conditioning. Add an athletic yoga mat and other accessories for a complete fitness-friendly Father’s Day gift.
$15, gaiam.com
Athletic Yoga mats from $40, gaiam.
The Luxury Shave Set includes the Jack Black Double Edge Safety Razor for a super close shave, the Pure Performance Cruelty-Free Shave Brush, and 5 oz, containers of Pure Clean Facial Cleanser and Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave. For a more budget-friendly yet still high-quality and practical option, opt for one of the travel sets, which comes with an assortment of TSA-approved face care products.
$200 for Luxury Shave Set, getjackblack.com
From $24 for travel sets.
Track your fitness stats such as heart rate and distance with the GPS-enabled smartwatch. View (and feel a ping from) incoming calls, texts, e-mails, calendar and social media notifications in addition to controlling your tunes from the sleek touchscreen. Swap the watchband out for five different colors or choose a leather option in black or white. One charge lasts up to three weeks in watch mode or 10 hours in GPS mode.
$250, garmin.com
More than a simple shaker cup, the 30 oz HydraCup has two separate vertical compartments, eliminating the need for twist off attachments. The structure allows for storage of more than just supplements; use the halves for snacks, your phone, keys, or ice to keep drinks cool.
$12, hydracup.com
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