The 35 Best Fitness Gifts for Everyone Who Loves to Move

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Working out looks different for everyone. One may prefer the strength training and mindful benefits of yoga and Pilates, another might enjoy the feeling of getting their blood pumping during cardio, while someone else may simply be strategic about getting their daily steps in. Whichever category your gym rat of a loved one falls in, there are all kinds of thoughtful gifts you can buy to help maximize their sweat sesh. From editor-obsessed wellness devices that shorten recovery time and online workout classes to the comfiest activewear sets and accessories like a do-it-all gym bags and self-cleaning water bottles, these are best fitness gifts guaranteed to get their heart rate spiking even more than a HIIT class does.

Infrared Sauna Blanket

Although the HigherDose blanket is undoubtedly one of the buzziest wellness items of the year, one T&C editor uses this infrared sauna blanket regularly and has done so for years—so no, it's not just the latest trend. As the ultimate compliment to a workout, and a much-needed reset on rest days, this sauna blanket is a worthy add to any repertoire.

More: T&C Tried & True: HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket Review

Air Compression Back Stretching Mat

This back stretching mat will do practically all the work for anyone who needs help stretching. Three levels control the intensity of the stretch, while the mat folds away easily when not in use.

The Sport Carryall

You can't go wrong by gifting a well-organized workout tote, with plenty of room for a water bottle, electrolytes, change of clothes, and all one needs to be comfortable while working out or on the go.

The Weight Kit

Bala made a splash with its collection of weights so beautiful you could actually wear them as jewelry, and its expanded weight kit feels almost too good to be true.

Redliro Walking Pad Under Desk Treadmill

While many long to have a consistent fitness practice, for some, it may not feel possible to fit around hectic, demanding work schedules. In that case, a walking pad or under-desk treadmill would be a fantastic gift; paired with a standing desk, it allows otherwise sedentary people to get steps in that they crave throughout the day. They might walk while watching television, while answering email, or between meetings.

Larq Bottle PureVis

Larq's done away with musty day-old water or tap concerns by introducing a self-cleaning water bottle onto the market—so you never have to worry about purification. Its sturdy weight has a pleasant feel, too. It's also available in five different colorways.

Future Fitness App

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Not one, not two, but three T&C editors are Future Fitness devotees. The virtual personal training app offers customized workouts tailored to your goals and schedule with a real-life coach. Perfect the busy bee in your life who craves a few moments of exercise.

The Mat

This isn't just any ordinary workout mat; it's a workout mat that doubles as a step stool for incline/decline exercises and yoga block, and provides more support, stability, and mobility with each and every move. And the fact that it folds into a compact shape? Perfect for folks living in small spaces.

Power Bra

Loved by T&C editors, this FDA-approved sports bra features multidirectional tensile materials designed to activate and support key muscle groups to improve your posture and body alignment. And that's not all: Taylor Swift is a fan, too.

L'Original Stirrup Leggings

Elastique Athletics call these stirrup leggings a "wearable massage"—and for good reason. MicroPerle beads stimulate lymphatic flow and boost circulation, while gradient compression improves stability and expedites muscle recovery.

TRI PRO Multi-Sport Headphones

Raise a hand if you've ever gotten tired of swimming laps on a loop? No? Just us? Make the workout more entertaining by downloading a podcast, playlist, or other audio content to listen to while you swim. This technology sends vibrations through your bones so that you can listen both above and below water, and users also love that its open-ear design keeps them alert to their surroundings in the thick of a workout.

Solimar Running Shoe

Hokas, Hokas, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways. These Instagram-famous sneakers feel like walking on clouds. And the support they offer? Unreal.

More: T&C Tried &True: Why the Hoka Solimar Is the Perfect Training Sneaker

Heritage

The Oura Ring is popular amongst fitness enthusiasts thanks to its low profile and high amounts of data. Supposedly more accurate than wrist-based fitness trackers, this sleek (and stylish) version helpfully keeps track of stats ranging from the quality of your snooze to your heart rate variability.

Normatec 3 Legs

Dynamic air compression used to only be utilized by top athletes—but now it's trickled down to the rest of the world thanks to its myriad of benefits: improving circulation, shortening recovery time, and more.

Smart Alarm Clock

While an alarm clock may strike your giftee as old-fashioned, the Loftie device is actually an impressively modern and capable machine with constantly-updating audio programs (storytimes, noise profiles, and even new alarms) and a myriad of helpful features designed to keep your phone out of the bedroom and improve your sleep hygiene. In other words: you'll fall asleep faster, and wake up more gently.

More: T&C Tried & True: The Alarm Clock That Changes Your Morning Routine

Mobile Launch Monitor (MLM)

The Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor is more than just a golf app; it pairs an iOS camera with radar processing for precise measurement, and allows instant reply of one's swings. In other words: it's an impressive gift for golfers that has an immediate payoff.

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The Quencher H2.0 FlowState 40-Ounce Tumbler

The Stanley tumbler is iconic across social media and the Internet, praised for its utility (and adorable aesthetic). The sloping bottom of the cup fits perfectly in any cupholder despite its gargantuan size, while its capacity ensures they stay hydrated throughout their day. Colorways tend to go quickly on-site, with favorites becoming collectible items–so they're well-received as gifts.

Pod 3 Cover

The first tenet to a healthy, well-rounded life is a proper sleep, and the exercise will feel so much better when you're well-rested. Enter the Eight Sleep Pod 3 Cover, a smart mattress system that cools and warms on demand, tracks your sleep, and can even adjust preferences per partner (so no more fighting over thermostat temperatures). Because you can adjust the temperature, this intelligent cover can also provide much-needed recovery and relief to optimize your post-workout snooze.

Vyper 3 Vibrating Foam Roller

For those who swear they'll be more active but immediately fall victim to practically debilitative muscle soreness after their hardest sessions at the gym, meet your new best friend: the Hyperice Vyper 3 Vibrating Foam Roller, which will loosen up your aches and pains and keep you on your habit streak.

Women's Tri-Block Marl Ankle Sock 6-Pack

Bombas socks have a unique, almost compressive design that make them a favorite amongst runners and other athletes. The high-quality, premium fabric make them last long too, so they're much more impressive than other socks.

Sunday Performance Shorts

Sometimes loved ones have a tendency to let their athletic clothes wear down to shreds. Buying a premium pair of all-around comfortable shorts from Vuori can refresh their wardrobe (and their workout 'fits.)

Beastmode by Beast

For those who crave a high-powered blender but dread sacrificing the kitchen countertop space, meet the Beastmode by Beast Blender, a strong yet aesthetically pleasing vessel capable of chopping your veggies, protein powders, and whatever else you challenge it with in your post-workout routine.

Supernatural

Video games can be good exercise, too. Pair this Supernatural app with an Oculus headset to create workout routines with trainers set amidst striking mountain ranges and other virtual landscapes. It sure beats an endless view of the treadmill.

Pro Bundle

If your recipient is craving more of a challenge in their fitness routine, consider gifting them this Omorpho weighted set. Its technology evenly spreads the weight more naturally across one's body, making it feel lighter while maxing one's gains.

SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells

Whether the loved one you're shopping for is a tried-and-true gym aficionado or is wading into new waters, adjustable dumbbells are an efficient way to make progress in weight training without constantly buying and casting off different dumbbells. This adjustable set will give them all they need in one go.

The Mat 5mm

A proper yoga mat is crucial to the practice, and investing in a good quality mat can make an excellent gift to a friend, family member, or loved one.

PRO Smart Water Bottle

For the friend or loved one always forgetting to drink water, this smart bottle is an excellent option. Attached to a phone app which tracks input, the bottle keeps track of one's water intake throughout the day, providing encouragement and reminders to stay hydrated.

Staud Backspin Dress Ivory Black

The best activewear? The kind that does double duty, of course. One could wear this dress to beat friends in a "friendly" game of pickleball or to brunch, and nobody would be the wiser.

Smart Swim Goggles

Whether your giftee is a seasoned swimmer or new to the pool, a pair of Form Swim Smart Goggles may be helpful as they're immersed, featuring a scrolling display updates them on real-time metrics, workout instructions, and overall progress as they swim.

Forerunner 245

Beyond tracking steps or sleep, many people who workout have certain stats they'd like to achieve—heart rate zones, intensity minutes, and the like. The Garmin Forerunner 245 has a built-in GPS, array of preset workout templates, and sophisticated data analytics that make understanding training progress or athletic milestones easier than ever.

Pilates Reformer

Pilates has always been popular, but a newfound appreciation for the exercise format has been sweeping the nation—particularly reformer-based pilates, a machine designed to engage your entire body during your workout. (Spoiler alert: you will be sore for days after.) Still, classes can add up—so this stylish, Bluetooth-enabled reformer for the home can make an apt investment for the Pilates lover in your life.

Peloton

Of course, who would we be if we didn't mention the work from home titan, Peloton, which got millions upon millions of people devoted to cycling in the past few years? The upbeat, pick-your-poison style classes can range from five minutes to ninety, making it an appealing, versatile option for many.

AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds

If they don't already have a pair of Apple's AirPods Pro, get ready to introduce them to their new best friend. Switching seamlessly between iOS devices, this fast-charging set will save them every time they get ready for a run and realize they forgot to charge their headphones. The sound quality's fantastic too, with both noise-cancelling and transparency modes.

Theragun PRO Plus

The Theragun massage gun has a loyal following. Its powerful percussive motion can ease discomfort and tightness in seconds, and multiple changeable heads allow one to customize the recovery that feels best.

Recovery Back Brace

Perfect for serious weight lifters, this compression brace helps maximize performance by reducing pressure on the spine and stabilizing the lower back, while reducing the risk of injury.

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