The Ultimate Gift Guide: Fitness
When it seems like the gym junkie in your life already has everything he or she needs to stay on, it can be difficult to think of a gift idea that will impress them. Luckily, this gift guide is chock full of them.
A studio fitness pass.
Thanks to the internet age and the rise of boutique fitness studios, fitness class passes have become an extremely popular alternative to gym memberships with hard to break contracts. Organizations like ClassPass offer month-to-month memberships with credits to use at a number of partner studios based on your location. The best part is your pass travels with you, and you can redeem at studios in any participating city.
Home fitness equipment.
Even the most dedicated gym rat could use a break from the crowds for an old-fashioned home sweat session, and with your gift it’ll be easier than ever to stay fit from the comfort of home. Resistance bands, small weights, a yoga mat, kettle bells—all these items make for the perfect present.
A reusable water bottle.
A reusable water bottle is a great gift for anyone—it helps save money and the planet—but it is a particularly amazing gift for on the go workouts. A lot of brands have adapted over the years to be flexible and easier to clean, which is the main problem with a lot of reusable bottles. Look for types without a plastic straw (which can trap bacteria), or consider throwing in a long scrubbing brush, like this one.
A fitness app subscription.
In addition to workout videos and step trackers, modern fitness apps have expanded to include personalized nutrition trackers, and plans based on your individual goals. They can be extremely beneficial for people just getting started on their fitness journey, as well as people who want a way to physically keep track of their progress. Top rated, paid apps such as Aaptiv and Vida Health Coach will run you anywhere from $10–$70 a month, depending on what you’re looking for.
A personal blender/protein powder.
Protein shakes aren’t new to the health scene, but have grown in popularity in recent years with the addition of diet-friendly, plant-based protein powders and other supplement drinks. A single-serve blender that makes the drink right into a travel bottle is ideal for people on the go.
Make this holiday the best one yet for the fitness fanatic in your life by wrapping up these gifts!