Physicians Plus 2008 Top Ten Healthy Holiday Gifts

1. The Deluxe Mr. Quarterback Passing Machine
   Every season is football season with The Deluxe Mr. Quarterback Passing Machine. Kids will get plenty of exercise as they run to catch footballs that are launched as far as 30 yards. The patented design tosses a perfect spiral every time. ($49.99)
2. The Hyper Jump
   This live-action game is played on the floor. The saucer-sized base has a different colored and numbered pod connected to each of its four corners. A micro speaker in the base calls out commands instructing players to jump on various pods as fast as possible. Lively music and encouraging phrases, as well as a declaration of who won and each player’s score, keeps the game upbeat and positive. ($29.99)
3. Electronic Basketball Hoop Challenge
   Here’s an easy and accurate way to keep score while kids focus on the action. The Electronic Basketball Hoop Challenge electronically recognizes each ball to keep individual scores. Realistic crowd noises add to the fun. ($17.99)
4. Wii Fit
   Kids can exercise and have fun at the same time with the Wii Balance Board™, which reads real life movements and brings them to life on screen. Kids can try sports that require balance, like snowboarding or skiing. Parents will enjoy the aerobics, strength training and yoga modes. ($79)
5. BeamO Flying Hoop
   Get plenty of activity by tossing, spinning or hurling this giant soft foam hoop. Covered in spandex and safe to use, the BeamO Flying Hoop is easier to catch and throw than a Frisbee® and perfect for the beach, park or backyard. ($25.95)
6. Bucket Blast
   Indoors or outdoors, Bucket Blast offers 15 different ways to have fun with buckets and beanbags, be it relay races, toss-and-catch games, balancing challenges and more. Bucket Blast offers a perfect way for kids and adults to get involved in cooperative play – and it all fits into a small nylon bag. ($34.98)
7. Fun Ride
   Kids love the excitement of flying safely through the air while they hang onto the Fun Ride’s sturdy handles. Attach the ride’s cable to two trees or other strong supports and glide across as much as 70ft of cable. ($49.98)
8. Inflatable Snow Fort
   Winter can be a tough time to get kids out of the house and active, but the Inflatable Snow Fort will entice all the kids in the neighborhood to play in the fort and have good old fashioned winter fun. The heavy-duty, crack resistant winter bunker will let kids pop up and out of the top to use their imaginations throughout the season. ($49.97)
9. Create Your Own Nutrition Bars
   You can capture you child’s inner-chef with Create Your Own Nutrition Bars. Kids receive a personalized box of 13 “guaranteed delicious” nutrition bars or let them choose their own ingredients and name the bars. The bars are shipped directly to the recipient for a healthy holiday snack. ($38.87)
10. Backyard Olympics – Boochie!
    This new action-packed game will have kids tossing, kicking, bowling, and throwing a unique 12-sided ball at a 12-sided Boochie target. Each round will have kids tossing between their legs, back or even with eyes closed. The player with the most points wins. ($29.99)