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Who doesn't love a game of badminton? It's a great way to get everyone together to celebrate the Fourth of July outdoors. It's also a great way to sneak in a little physical activity. This Franklin Advanced Badminton Set includes everything you'll need to get the game rolling. It comes with poles, an official-size net, four racquets, two shuttlecocks, and stakes. The molded case keeps everything nicely packed together for easy transport.

Learning how to ride a bike is a rite of passage that can thrill both kids and parents, but it's important to pick the right bike. Huffy's Pro Thunder for boys and the So Sweet for girls are both 12-inch bikes that offer the safety of removable training wheels and extra padding on the top tube and stem, but they look like the bikes the big kids ride. The Pro Thunder has the... more

The Tour de France is right around the corner and there's no better time and motivation to break out your bike. This Bell Sports Double Back 2 Bike Rack will help you transport your bikes to the nearest park or bike path. The rack mounts onto your trunk and the sturdy design lets you transport up to two bikes. The reflective end caps let motorists know to keep their distance behind you.

Maybe the last time you made a commitment to get in shape it cost you a year's membership at a gym and you went exactly twice. If you still have hopes of becoming more fit, but want to scale back on your investment, try the inexpensive StayFit Personal Fitness Kit. It has a jump rope for cardio, leg weights to boost your run, an exercise band for strength training, and a few other basics... more

While there are many racquets that are designed for women, the Wilson Hope Tennis Racquet does more than let you hit the court for a doubles game. With each purchase, Wilson makes a donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Made of a titanium alloy, this racquet weighs only 9.9 oz., and it comes pre-strung so it's ready to go as soon as you get it. Even if your game doesn't improve, you should... more