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Many of us have a friend, partner, or family member who swears by their half marathons, channels their inner Zeus or Aphrodite through long sweaty sessions at the gym, or lives for the joy they get from heart-pumping dance classes. (Check all three for me!) Or perhaps they're eager to embark on a fitness journey, but don’t know where to begin. A gift acknowledging the role fitness plays in your loved ones’ lives is a sweet gesture that shows you care — and helps them continue enjoying the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
As a journalist specializing in physical, emotional, and mental health, I love keeping up with new wellness tools, trends, and services. I’m always on the hunt for anything that can help me level up my lifestyle, so rounding up these fitness gifts gave me plenty of inspiration for my own wish list. From budget-friendly bangles to luxury workout equipment, here are 26 of the best gifts for your fitness-focused loved one.
Forget me knot. Make it easy to treat sore and achy muscles at home with a combination of heat and percussive massage. This handheld device features a small, nonslip handle, making it easy to use and access even the toughest knots. It comes with four types of attachments suited for different muscle groups, plus an app that offers step-by-step massage routine instructions. She can also purchase additional attachments for it (such as cold therapy).
Got a camper in your life? Keep them cozy and connected during the colder months with this handy two-in-one portable charger and hand warmer. The device has six heat settings, gets up to a toasty 120 degrees F (50 degrees C), and lasts up to 9 hours. It charges all USB-compatible devices.
I hope you found some exciting ideas on this list, or at least some inspiration. If you know exactly which activities your loved ones like, fitness-gift shopping can be relatively easy. But if you’re having trouble deciding, keep the following tips in mind.
Brittany Elyse Vargas has been a professional writer and journalist for over a decade and has been exploring topics around mental health, mind-body medicine, health, wellness, and psycho-spiritual development for the past 20 years.
As a trauma-informed health journalist, she is a regular contributor to Everyday Health, Medscape and Verywell Mind. Her byline has also appeared in Yahoo Life, Shape, Integrative Practitioner, Business Insider, and BBC Travel, among others.
Brittany is also a certified Reiki Master who has been practicing since 2010.
She received her bachelor's degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and is a proud Californian. In her spare time, she loves practicing yoga, dancing, hiking, and traveling.