The 55 Best Fitness Gifts for Every Type of Exercise Enthusiast
Working on your health and staying in shape is no easy feat—which is why the effort deserves to be celebrated. For the wellness fan in your life, consider a fitness-themed gift that can improve their next workout, speed up recovery, or supercharge their nutrition.
We’ve rounded up the very best options, including high-quality gym bags, pre-workout powders, and supportive sports bras. For expert advice, we tapped Elisabeth Noel Jones, founder and CEO of GiftMeChic. Whether you’re shopping for your brother, sister, mom, or dad, we found a fitness gift to support their healthy hobbies.
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Relieve your fitness-loving giftee's sore neck or shoulders with this weighted heating pad. It molds right to the body and has six temperature levels to soothe aches and pains. It’s large enough to fit most people comfortably, is made from soft, comfortable micro plush material, and comes in two colors.
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With a wider-than-average mouth, this 32-ounce Hydro Flask is ideal for drinking on the go and carrying large amounts of water. The bottle is leakproof, durable, and insulated, keeping beverages cold for up to 24 hours or hot for 12 hours. Additionally, the lid comes with a straw, so drinking during a hike or workout is as easy as possible. Pick from 15 bright, pretty colors, or opt for the bigger, 40-ounce version if you think the recipient would prefer an even larger bottle.
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Upgrade their next run with the Filoto Running Belt Fanny Pack. They can finally run hands-free with this belt, which can easily fit their cell phone and keys. The Lycra fabric is waterproof, making this a safe bet even for the inevitable mid-jog downpour. The adjustable waistband is super comfortable, while the reflective strip can improve visibility on late-night runs. This is also a great white elephant gift idea for your next holiday party.
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These highly-rated bath salts are designed to help with muscle soreness and aches after a hard workout, making them a solid gift choice for fitness fans. The formula has magnesium flakes, dead sea salts, essential oils, and Vitamin C crystals, which create a relaxing and healing soak in the tub. They come in multiple scents, too, including calming lavender, cooling peppermint, energizing citrus, and eucalyptus tea tree (as well as an unscented alternative).
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Whether they're practicing yoga in their living room, lifting weights in their garage, or stretching in the backyard, any fitness fan will want a reliable Bluetooth speaker to blast tunes while they exercise. This model from JBL is sleek, portable, waterproof, and offers 10 hours of battery life. It can stream wirelessly from the user’s phone and has a noise-canceling speakerphone. Choose from a wide range of colors including teal, pink, and white.
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If you think Fitbits do little more than count steps, allow us to introduce you to the Inspire 3. The sleek fitness device also tracks sleep, heart rate, exercise regimens, breathing rate, running pace, and more. It comes with a six-month trial of Fitbit Premium, which features exercise suggestions and other perks. The battery lasts up to 10 days, and the user can connect the device to their GPS for real-time distance tracking.
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