Whether you’re looking to manage your stress, stay active or just keep on top of your heart health, there’s a huge variety of fitness gear out there that can help. But first you’ll have to decide which equipment will actually make you work up a sweat and stay motivated, and which equipment will end up just crowding your garage.
If you’re in the gift-gifting mood, there’s a thoughtful fitness gift idea out there for anyone on a quest to meet their workout goals. The best fitness gifts aren’t just for a gym rat or fitness fanatic — they’re great for all kinds of people looking to move more, increase muscle mass and generally improve their health.
We’ve got a list of the very best fitness gifts to help you and your friends and family get on track. Whether you’re shopping for your super sporty sister or your friend who prefers Netflix time, these gifts are for any lifestyle or level of activity.
ClassPass is a fitness app that gives you access to millions of fitness classes in more than 2,500 cities worldwide. Members can sign up for a monthly workout subscription, but you can also give someone a ClassPass gift card that they can use at any time, making it one of the best fitness gifts you can give someone whether the recipient is a fitness fanatic or someone looking to start a fitness routine.
ClassPass allows you to take on-demand or live-streamed workout classes and pay as you go for each class. Which is great because it lets anyone try out a huge variety of fitness classes and experiences without making a commitment to one specific gym or workout studio. It’s the perfect workout gift for anyone who wants to try yoga, dumbbells, jumping rope, strength training, resistance bands, acrobatics, boxing, dance and way more before dedicating themselves to a program.
Apple Watch has been the best health accessory for your wrist if you own an iPhone for a long time now. On top of being an excellent fitness tracker, it offers fall detection and advanced heart monitoring tools to help those who aren’t trying to run a marathon as well. This model isn’t the biggest upgrade ever according to Lisa Eadicicco’s review, but the larger screen and slightly improved battery are a big deal to anyone who wants to use a fitness tracker for more than just a workout.
As long as you have an iPhone and don’t mind the $399 price tag, this is the best you can buy.
The Hydro Flask scored the top spot in our list of best water bottles, and for good reason. They’re durable, colorful and the insulated design keeps hot liquids hot and cool liquids cool for hours. These water bottles come in many sizes and colors to suit anyone’s style and needs, making them a great addition to any fitness lover’s gym bag.
I can attest that the insulation in the bottle and flat cap really works. I put ice water in my Hydro Flask and then left it in a car in 105-degree Arizona heat for four hours. When I got back, it was just as cold as when I put it in, ice cubes and all.
Each bottle comes with an insulated flat screw-off cap, but depending on what model you buy, you can also opt for a sport cap, twist cap or straw lid.
Since spas have been closed most of the year, at least where I live, I haven’t been able to get a massage to get rid of the persistent knots in my neck. That means I’ve been relying on this massager that I’ve owned for more than a year to get some relief.
It has two massage heads, spaced out perfectly to knead out sore muscles or any tension in your neck, shoulders and even between your shoulder blades. This is a perfect gift for the fitness junkie who needs a massage, and from my experience, it’s worth every penny.
Fitness trackers are great tools to encourage you to move your body and keep track of basic health stats like heart rate. But if you don’t have the budget for an Apple Watch or Fitbit, you can still get a good tracker.
At around $40, the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is a great low-cost alternative to the Fitbits and Garmin Vivofits out there. It tracks your steps, your sleep, heart rate, with up to 11 different workout types and more to help you reach your fitness goals. The design is sleek, the screen is bright and easy to read and there are different fitness watch faces to choose from. The battery life on this Xiaomi Mi band can last up to 14 days on a single charge; the Apple Watch can’t even come close to that.
Unless you’re a pro athlete, a Theragun is something you’d probably never buy yourself. This percussive massage gun uses a rapid thumping movement to reduce inflammation. Basically, it gives you the experience of getting a deep tissue massage, but whenever and wherever you want. Perfect for the weight lifter or workout and fitness enthusiast in your life.
Despite its small size, the Theragun Mini delivers a powerful massage that anyone would enjoy. If you don’t want something as powerful, check out our other percussive massager picks.
The 4mm B Mat Everyday by B Yoga is a must-have for anyone who loves yoga, and an overall great fitness accessory to have on hand. At 4mm thick, it offers adequate cushion and support. The all-natural rubber surface is slightly textured and grippy.
Beyond yoga, this mat makes a great addition to your exercise equipment collection to use for pilates, stretching and any other kind of floor workout, such as sit-ups and push-ups.
These Wunder Under leggings are a favorite workout clothes pick among the CNET Health and Wellness team because they are durable and versatile. You can wear them for any kind of workout without feeling too restricted or hot.
Even better, they come in a huge array of colors, sizes and lengths, like this trendy tie-dye pair.
There are a lot of Android-based smartwatches, but only one of them offers worthwhile battery life without sacrificing either performance or important features. And as CNET’s Scott Stein points out in his review, Samsung’s use of WearOS in the Galaxy Watch 4 restores a lot of features connected to how your phone sends messages to your wrist while delivering multiple options for tracking activities and health.
If you put all of that together, it is well worth the $280 (or $250 for the smaller 40mm model) price tag.
For those of us with desk jobs, sitting in one place too long can be really hard on our joints, circulation and health in general. Having an under-desk mini elliptical machine can keep you moving even when you’re working. It tracks revolutions, time, calories burned and more. You can also vary the resistance between eight levels, making it ideal for anyone.
This 10-foot kayak normally goes for $280, but occasionally you can find it for less. It measures 10 feet in length and 30 inches in width, with a maximum capacity of 250 pounds. It has shock cord deck rigging, carry handles, adjustable foot braces, thigh pads, an adjustable padded seat, a storage compartment and water bottle holder. Note, however, that this kayak doesn’t come with a paddle, so you’ll have to buy that separately.
The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.
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