Even during the holidays, the grind never stops. If you have an athlete in your life, you know how much time they spend getting ready, working out, and recovering—and you can bet they want their gifts to be just as wellness-focused.
The best fitness gifts don't have to be expensive, though expensive items are always appreciated. What truly distinguishes a quality gift for a fitness enthusiast is a sense of personality; whether you spend $5 or $500, it's most important to ensure that your workout buddy, boyfriend, mother, or coworker will be able to use whatever you give them.
1. HydroFlask
Nothing beats a sip (or chug) of ice-cold water after a strenuous workout.
HydroFlasks are incredible water bottles that keep water cold for an extremely long time, making them ideal for bringing to a workout. They also have a wide range of sizes.
2. Cookbooks for Athletes
One of the most important aspects of recovering from a hard workout is eating nutritious foods.
Purchase a cookbook tailored to the athlete in your life. This will help them improve their kitchen skills and stay on track!
3. On Cloud Shoes
As gifts for athletes, you can't go wrong with high-quality running shoes. In the athletic community, the On Cloud running shoe is all the rage.
These are extremely high-quality running shoes designed to withstand long workouts. I just bought these at the store, and they are so light!
4. Lululemon Leggings
I don't believe athlete girls can have too many pairs of Lululemon leggings. This is a sure-fire gift that almost any athlete will appreciate.
Whether the athlete you're shopping for enjoys running, lifting, yoga, or lounging, there's a pair for her.
5. Apple Watch
The Apple Watch has many amazing features, but one that any athlete would appreciate is the ability to track fitness and movement.
This is ideal for anyone who enjoys tracking their heart rate, calories, and active minutes. You can also control music and communicate with others via phone and email!
6. Ankle Weights
Ankle weights are useful when you want to add some extra resistance to your workout. Any athlete would love to have these lying around, whether they're going for a walk or doing a quick at-home workout.
7. Celsius Fitness Drinks
I keep hearing about this energy drink! It's a healthier alternative to the typical energy drink and far superior to a cup of coffee.
It claims to boost your metabolism and burn body fat. It also tastes good! Introduce these incredible energy drinks to the athlete in your life, and they will be eternally grateful.
8. Theragun
The Theragun is essentially an at-home massage that helps your muscles recover.
The Theragun is a deep tissue treatment device that aids in muscle recovery after strenuous workouts. It feels fantastic and is excellent for muscle healing. It doesn't get any better than that!
9. Motivational Water Bottle
Making sure to drink enough water can be difficult for anyone, especially when you're super busy. Staying hydrated is especially important for athletes who are constantly working their bodies.
This water bottle tells you what time of day you need to finish a certain amount of water by, encouraging you to drink more!
10. Resistance Bands
Resistance bands are fantastic for activating muscles before a lifting session or for a quick at-home workout. This is something that every female athlete should have! Even better, they come in super cute colors.
11. Gym Bag
Dragging all of your belongings into the gym without anything to carry them in, or keeping them in a shoddy drawstring bag, can make your workout routine more difficult.
An athlete's life is made much easier by having a good quality gym bag that can hold all of their essentials. This Lululemon one is also useful because it has a yoga mat strap on the outside!
12. APL Shoes
APL shoes are not only adorable but also extremely lightweight. These are an excellent present for female athletes who need to replace their worn-out running shoes.
13. Yoga Mat
As an athlete, you must have a high-quality yoga mat. Whether they enjoy a yoga class once in a while or simply need a place to stretch, a yoga mat will come in handy.
Lululemon is well-known for its yoga equipment, so we highly recommend this yoga mat!
14. SET Active Workout Set
Even at the gym, matching sets are the best way to appear to have your sh*t together.
We are obsessed with SET Active, an up-and-coming athletic wear / athleisure brand. The quality is unrivaled, and the styles are adorable!
15. Alo Yoga Sports Bra
Alo Yoga has some of the best athletic wear with a distinct twist. You can never have too many sports bras or workout tops if you enjoy working out. We particularly like this one because it has a slightly different shape than a typical sports bra.
16. Foam Roller
Women who work out frequently will undoubtedly have sore muscles. A foam roller can help you get those knots out and recover faster.
17. Lululemon Running Shorts
A runner's wardrobe must include high-quality running shorts. They simply cannot get enough!
The Lululemon running shorts have us completely smitten. They come in so many different lengths, styles, and colors that your athlete is sure to find something they like.
18. Breathable Shirts
Any runner should wear breathable clothing. Running while feeling weighed down by your clothing may be the worst feeling in the world. These are great gifts for athletes who will get a lot of use out of them.
19. Wireless Headphones
These Beats Wireless Headphones are exceptional. They are sweat resistant, have a 9-hour listening time, are class 1 Bluetooth, and have a sleek design - any runner would love these!
20. Sunscreen
This is a more obvious gift idea, but every runner needs sunscreen, especially if they're always running outside!
This would make an excellent stocking stuffer or budget-friendly gift. To make it a more exciting gift, gift them a higher quality sunscreen that they might not think of purchasing themselves.
21. Foam Roller
After a hard workout or when you're feeling extremely sore and tight, foam rollers are fantastic.
This is a simple gift that any man who trains or works out regularly would appreciate.
22. TRX Straps
For the guy that loves to work out at home, TRX straps are a great equipment piece to add to his collection!
TRX straps can be used for a variety of exercises, from targeting specific muscles to cardio, making them an excellent gift for athletic men.
23. Gym Bag
As I said earlier, having a good quality gym bag that can hold all your essentials makes an athlete's life much easier. This allows you to easily transition from the gym to work while carrying everything you need to get ready for the day.
24. JBL Speaker
For the guy that loves to blast his music at the gym, or while he's working out outside, a good quality speaker is essential. JBL speakers are among the best, and any athlete would appreciate them.
25. Lululemon Shorts
Athletes almost certainly always wear shorts to workouts or training sessions. Having good quality, breathable shorts will help them feel lighter on their feet and less weighed down by their clothing.
26. AirPods
You can never go wrong with AirPods, but the noise-canceling ones are incredible.
If the athletic guy in your life enjoys drowning out the noise and focusing on his workout while listening to music, these headphones are for him.
27. Protein
Any athletic guy can't have too much protein powder!
Protein powder can be expensive and quickly add up, so get him one so he doesn't run out.
28. Odor Eliminator Bags
The most unpleasant aspect of staying active is the smell of sweat!
These odor-eliminating balls are fantastic at doing just that... eliminating odor! To keep things fresh and smelling normal, keep one in your shoes at night or one in your gym bag.
