10 Gifts For The Fitness Lover Who Already Has Everything
It’s that time of year again: The Holidays. Cue the cranberry sauce, elaborate front-yard light displays, and, of course, the anxiety over what gifts to get for your near and dear ones. It can be particularly challenging to find gifts for people who are into fitness. In the past, we’ve covered some great fitness-related gift options, budget options, and products for desk fitness, but what if you know a fitness lover who has pretty much every gadget, gear, and gym membership?
Well, fear not! I’m here to help you this year with some unexpected items that your gym-going gift recipients are not likely to already have. I’ve scoured the Internet and found 10 gifts for the fitness buff who seems to have it all.
1. Protein Powder and Supplement Funnel Keychain
When you plan to go hard at the gym for a sustained amount of time, it’s important to refuel. However, carrying around protein/recovery powder can be quite a hassle. There are a variety of containers that can be used to transport powder (plastic baggies, jars, etc.), but in my experience, they usually result in a mess and loss of product. This adorable keychain solves that problem. It can hold up to 180ccs of powder, which is around two scoops, and has a funnel that ensures the powder will survive the trip to the gym and easily land in a water bottle or shaker. As a bonus, it resembles a mini protein powder container.
2. 1LB Kettlebell Bottle Opener
Speaking of mini things, check out this tiny kettlebell bottle opener. It’s functional, cute as heck, and is made from cast iron and coated with enamel, just like a real kettlebell. For a personal touch, you can also opt to have this bottle opener customized with a name or phrase of your choosing. Since it actually does weigh one pound, it can double as a weight for finger curls or light workouts.
3. Dumbbell Beer Glasses
These beer glasses would be a great companion gift to the kettlebell bottle opener. Fitness buffs can show off their biceps as they curl 25 ounces of beer (or apple juice!) towards their mouth. They're perfect for adding a dose of humor and personality to a kitchen or barware collection, or as a conversation piece that showcases your fitness fan’s love of lifting.
4. Dumbbell to Kettlebell Converter
Fitness equipment can get expensive when you’re trying to fill out your home gym. This dumbbell to kettlebell converter helps add variety to workouts without having to invest in additional items. They’re ideal for the home-gym rat who wants to save space and money, or the outdoor fitness fan who can easily transport these ultra-portable converters for backyard workouts. There’s also a dumbbell to barbell converter from the same brand that can hold up to 200 pounds.
5. Weightlifting Progress Tracker
This weightlifting barbell progress tracker is an excellent option for strength trainers who enjoy seeing their progress visually and keeping track of their PRs (personal records) or max lifts. This item is handmade and completely customizable, meaning you can design it to match your gift recipient’s preferred weight set, their gym accessories, or use their favorite colors. You can also choose which lifts to feature on the board (squat, deadlift, bench press, etc.) as well opt for pounds or kilograms.
6. Weight Plate Clock
This weight plate clock is a great way for exercise enthusiasts to show off their hobby through their home decor. At 15 inches, this clock is large and substantial, and was designed as an exact replica of Olympic weight plates. Best of all, this clock is completely silent, so there’s no annoying ticking sound. This would be a superb gift for a personal trainer who has their own garage gym, or someone who enjoys accessorizing their home gym.
7. Rock Climbing Hold Mug
This mug is perfect for anyone who’s into rock climbing or any other sport that involves grip strength (weightlifting, baseball, golf, etc). It adds an extra challenge when drinking the habitual morning coffee, and is a wonderful way to demonstrate one’s grip skills. After a few months of using this mug, your rock climbing loved one could be crimping V12s like Adam Ondra!
8. Breathing Necklace
Anxiety is on the rise these days, and this breathing necklace can help with that. It’s a physical reminder to center yourself and slow your breathing down. It works by activating your parasympathetic nervous system, which controls your body’s ability to relax. Users can tap into mindfulness and return their breathing to a natural state by exhaling into the necklace. Intense workouts can sometimes trigger anxiety or panic attacks, so this would be an excellent gift for anyone who gets overwhelmed by HIIT, Tabata, or jumping rope. It would also be a good gift for someone who participates in activities that involve extreme focus, such as golf, archery, or tennis.
9. Cold Therapy Massage Roller
Cold therapy is all the rage at the moment, with spas offering services for cryotherapy, cold plunge tanks, and ice baths. If the fitness buff in your life enjoys the benefits of cold recovery, but isn’t too fond of spending lots of money or partaking in cold showers, this cold therapy massage roller could be a good alternative. It soothes sore or stiff muscles, joints, and ligaments, and is small enough to take to the gym or on a trip.
10. Misting Water Bottle
This misting water bottle is an ideal gift for any of your friends/family/loved ones who participates in hiking, running, or working out in hot environments. It not only provides hydration for your mouth, but has a built-in mister for those times when a little extra cooling down is needed. This item also features a no-leak spout, insulation to keep drinks cool, and is BPA-free. Best of all, using the misting feature is a great alternative to dumping water over your head when looking for relief from the heat!
So there are 10 gifts that will surprise and delight the fitness aficionado in your life. Of course, I would be remiss not to mention “The Desk Job Survival Guide” by Jake Dermer as a potential fitness-related gift. It contains a ton of valuable advice and insight into training, nutrition, and recovery.
I hope this list has taken some of the stress out of your holiday shopping this year!
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