Here’s to the movers, the protein shake makers, the intramural champs, and the workout gear collectors. There’s no shortage of product when it comes to shopping for a fitness freak. And therein lies the problem. Too many options. Too much noise. Too many “wellness hacks.” We distilled it all down for you. One list of high quality, high practicality gifts for fitness lovers.
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The Gift of Recovery
[PARTNER] The athlete on your list probably doesn’t need help with motivation. In fact, they may require the exact opposite approach. Help them chill out by heating them up with the Nike x Hyperice Venom 2 Back Heated Massage Wrap. It provides consistent, soothing relief to sore muscles. And it heats up six times faster than a standard heating pad.
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The Short Game
Deemed “the world’s most capable hybrid short,” the Set Short from Ten Thousand is a favorite among athletes and adventure seekers. Equally at home in water or on land, they’re quick drying for an effortless transition from swim to gym. Every pocket, every stitch, every detail of the design was dialed in for comfort and performance.
That's the Ticket
Experience-based gifts are always a good idea. Especially if you know their favorite team. Hook them up with tickets to a game. Be bold and get one for yourself, too. It’s a gift where you’re allowed to invite yourself. Let us just double check the official rule book here. Yup. 100% permissible.
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Ring, Ring
The future of health called. They wanted you to know that they’re here. In the form of the latest Oura Ring. It puts the science of self care in the fingers of all. Track over 50 health and wellness metrics and get personalized insights into sleep, activity, stress, metabolic, heart health, and more. With innovative, AI-powered tools like Oura Advisor, you even get exclusive actionable insights that become increasingly tailored over time.
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Walk It Out
If you hear a friend talking about how they need a walking pad for their new and improved WFH setup, do them a favor and order it for them. The WalkingPad C2 Mini is foldable, making it extremely storable. Plus, it comes in all sorts of punchy colors, so it’s not a total eye sore. Just a leg sore during marathon meetings.
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The Coolest Looking Protein Shake Maker
It’s tough to look cool while making a protein shake. No one wants to be that guy. But the SMEG 50’s Retro Style Personal Blender pulls it off. Smoothies, shakes, slushies, whatever they’re mixing up, this SMEG is a handsome way to do it. It’s a gift that says, “I see you, but I’ll pass on the broccolini and spinach juice, thanks.”
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Sounds Like a Good Time
Here’s your script for when they’re opening this gift. “These puppies use 10th-generation bone conduction technology for rich, detailed sound. And with the open-ear design, they keep you tuned into your environment for added safety. Oh. And they also offer a no-slip fit and are water-resistant, so go nuts with ’em.”
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A Scale, in the Least Offensive Way Possible
Giving someone a scale is… Dicey. We acknowledge that. But this scale’s not really a scale. It behaves more like a personal trainer, performing 40+ body composition analyses and providing real-time progress reports and actionable insights.
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You're Getting Sleepy
Does an alarm clock fall under fitness gifts? We think so. Sleep is an important part (the most important part?) of health. So the gift of better sleep is the gift of better health. Lumie’s Bodyclock Rise 100 offers 30 minutes of sunrise/sunset duration, adjustable sunrise intensity, optional alarm beep, tap-control snooze, and fade-to-off and fade-to-nightlight options.
