If you have a fitness enthusiast on your holiday gift list, I’ve got some great ideas for you. This list covers a wide range of interests that should make your special someone happy.
1) Massage Gun
Don’t worry; it’s not as violent as it sounds. For anyone who does strength training, running, or, well anything that creates sore muscles, a massage gun is a big help unless you’ve got a live-in masseuse. You can find a wide variety of price points and features for these but I bought myself this one a few months ago and it’s pretty great and very reasonably priced.
2) Foam Roller
Another great recovery tool! These come in a variety of sizes, different densities, and bumpy or smooth — but all are pretty awesome and can serve different purposes so if the person on your list already has one, they still might like a different type. This one is great for a lot of basic foam rolling, or try this bumpy one, which comes in a array of colors.
Or get this variety set!
3) Sliders
You don’t actually NEED a set of sliders to do most slider exercises. Wearing socks works great on a hard surface like wood or tile, or paper plates can do in a pinch on carpet. But I prefer an actual set of sliders rather than keeping a stack of paper plates or socks in my home gym!
Try this set — or this set that includes minibands for even more variety.
4) FitBit Versa
There’s no shortage of fitness trackers on the market, and many of them are awesome. I’m recommending the FitBit Lite because I’ve been using it for over a year now and I still like it, but there’s also a newer Versa 3 model I’m eyeing for the future.
5) Stability Ball
An exercise ball is another simple addition to a home gym that I use often for myself and with clients because it’s so versatile and can still fit easily in a small closet when not being used.
They do come in different sizes based on the user’s height, but a medium size can work for almost anyone. {See ball workout ideas here.}
6) Wireless Earbuds
Whether for running around the neighborhood, or working out at home or the gym, a good set of sweat-resistant earbuds are essential for jamming to your own favorite playlist. Studies show that music can even help improve your running pace and can increase endurance and reduce perceived exertion in workouts. So, yay, music!
These Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds are on my wishlist, but I’ve also used an older version of these if you’re looking for a lower-priced version.
Psst: for runner safety, wearing just one of a wireless set is a good idea to still be able to hear traffic and such.
7) Over the door pull-up bar
Weirdly enough, there’s not a single doorway in our current house where a pull-up bar like this fits, but we had one at our previous home and MOST doorways work just fine with it. You don’t have to screw it in, so it’s even a good option if you rent and cannot install a heavy duty bar.
8) Indian Clubs
Want to know what I’m getting for Christmas? A beautiful set of wooden Indian clubs. I know because I picked them out! You can find them on Amazon, and even on etsy, but I strongly recommend buying from DV8 Fitness. They are super-responsive if you message them on Instagram. I can’t wait to get started using mine!
9) Workout Clothes
Of course there are the big athletic-wear companies, but if you want to #shopsmall and support smaller business, a few I like are Kettlebell Gains, Constantly Varied Gear, Old Lady Gains, and Asskicker Activewear.
10) Heavy Stuff
Now, I love me some kettlebells but they are, admittedly, rather hard to wrap! Same goes for most bigger/heavier gym equipment but if that’s what’s on your special someone’s gift list, you could make it into a scavenger hunt for extra fun!
Note: If you’re buying kettlebells, trust me when I say you don’t want the plastic kind you often see in the workout section at places like Walmart or TJ Maxx, and the adjustable ones may seem like a good/versatile idea but they really aren’t. If you have questions on what to get, feel free to ask in the comments or email me.
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I help people build stronger, more resilient bodies to fit more LIVING in our years. No matter what your current fitness level, I’d love to help you shine strong, too.