The holidays are just around the corner! If you have a fitness friend on your list of people to buy for step outside the box and get them something truly memorable. Sure you can grab them some new running shoes or a new workout outfit but why not get a little creative? Check out the list below of some of the top fitness-related gifts for this holiday season!
Psst! These are great to add to your own wish list, too!
Know a fitness junkie who hates the waste of plastic water bottles but who always seems to be buying a new reusable bottle because they can get nasty? A self-cleaning water bottle could be the perfect gift! This new bottle from LARQ self-sanitizes the bottle and the water using a built-in UV-C light.
There’s been a growing trend in recent years to give experiences over “things” when it comes to holidays and birthdays. Consider giving a fitness experience this year for the holidays to someone who would really appreciate the gesture. You could also forgo the gift-giving altogether with a close group of friends and spend your money on something like a yoga retreat. That way you don’t have the stress of picking out a gift and you get to spend time with your friends doing something relaxing and good for you!
Does your friend’s yoga mat fit her entire body, roll-up on its own, connect to Amazon Alexa, and stand upright without flopping over? Didn’t think so. Seriously impress your friend with this smart, non-slip yoga mat. It will talk the user through the practice, making yoga easy. Plus, it takes just one motion to roll it up in an instant. The smart technology works by pairing with Women’s Health Yoga on Amazon Alexa. If you have a yogi in your life, this is the gift she didn’t even know she needed!
Have a friend who is constantly hating on the music that’s piped through the sound system at the gym? Give the gift of music bliss with a pair of wireless headphones. You can even go one step further and make them a high-energy playlist on spotify and share it with them. Update it monthly to keep them interested and coming back (to the gym) for more!
We all have the person in our lives who keeps saying he/she needs to buy a kettlebell, or other piece of fitness equipment, everytime you walk through the fitness aisle at Target. Take the hint and buy one for them this holiday season. They’ll not only appreciate the gift but you’ll get bonus points for being a good listener.
If you’re looking to really impress that special someone in your life and give them a gift that will make them think of you everytime they workout consider upgrading their fitness watch. The new Fitbit Charge is water-resistant, user-friendly, has continuous heart-rate tracking, a GPS, a touchscreen, and swappable wristbands. It also delivers smartphone notifications and can also help users unwind via personalized breathing exercises.
Don’t forget our four-legged friends this holiday season! If you know someone who loves to spend long days outside with their pup a doggie backpack is a perfect gift. Whether hiking, running, or biking, the Ruffwear Approach Dog Backpack is a must-have. Each pack has a built-in harness and lots of pockets so your friend can load it up with food, water, and treats.
Along the lines of gifting an experience, but perhaps a bit more affordable, you could give the gift of a health program. Who wouldn’t appreciate having their membership paid for for a month or two or six? If you’re someone who dislikes handing out gift cards you could pair the gift card for a barre class with a cute pair of barre socks or boxing gloves with a one-on-one boxing class with a trainer.
