13 Workout-Boosting Gifts for the Fitness Freak

Let them glide through their next workout with a cozy pair of Nike Metcon 3s. These shoes come in all sorts of neat colors to fit any gym goer’s attire (though basic black wins every time). The super-breathable upper keep their feet fresh, and the supportive heels make these a great pair of shoes for anyone who's seriously into lifting.

This stylish commuter bag can replace both their work bag and their gym tote. Its main compartment can house all their work gear, including a laptop in the protective sleeve. But there’s also a separate, breathable compartment for their workout clothes, and one for their gym shoes. Their bag will never stink up too much, no matter how hard they’re working.

The best workout songs will make the most grueling exercises breeze by, but a tangled mess of headphone cords will throw off anyone’s groove. These Bluetooth headphones from Monster can pump out their favorite jams without getting all mangled up, and they’re sweat-proof, so the earphones won't get damaged during their gnarliest cardio sessions.

Got a runner or swimmer in your life? Get them a Fitbit Flex 2. It tracks steps, distance traveled, and even sleep patterns, so stat lovers can geek out over their progress toward their fitness goals. When they pair it to their phone, they can also get notifications whenever they receive a call or text.

For the die-hard athlete in your life, a more robust wearable is in order. Garmin’s spec’d out Forerunner 935 tracks movement and heart rate, but also has other sensors like a barometer, altimeter, and an electronic compass. It can track activity in all the most popular sports (running, cycling, swimming) as well as some of the more esoteric ones like stand-up paddleboarding, providing not just stats, but analysis of their performance.

They won’t be able to stay on their workout grind unless they take care of their body. Having a good foam roller is critical to their recovery between workouts, and this model from ProSource is one of the best. Using a roller will help keep them safe from injuries, and, if they do it right, they won’t be telling you how sore they are all the time.

The meticulous trainer in your life will welcome a food scale into their kitchen with open biceps. This model has an 11 pound (5 kilo) capacity, and it displays their smoothie ingredients accurately in 0.05-ounce (1 gram) increments. It comes in an assortment of colors, from chrome to pumpkin orange, so they can count their calories with whichever shade their quickly beating heart desires.

Solo workouts are fine, but having a good workout pal helps keep them on track. It also makes each workout a little more bearable. Lebert’s Fitness Buddy System lets a pair of fitness buffs share the pain of each full-body workout together. There are strap handles for both participants, and they can go through a number of exercises that use each other's muscles and body weight to create resistance. Get this for the "power couple" in your life.

They’ve probably already got a water bottle to keep them hydrated, but it's likely not as nice as this one from Hydro Flask. Its insulation can keep drinks cold up to 24 hours, or warm drinks for up to six hours. It comes in an assortment of colors and sizes. We recommend this 32-ouncer.

A good workout doesn’t always require a bunch of gear or a fancy gym. Whether they like to keep it simple or just need a better warmup routine, this set of resistance bands will be a welcome addition to their life. They’re great for stretching, yoga, pilates, and simply working muscles by stretching the bands and releasing them. Each color of band has a different level of resistance, so they can dose out their effort.

Keeping our bodies healthy is important, but our planet deserves some attention too. If your special someone is keen on yoga and saving the environment too, a Suga yoga mat is a great pick. Each one is made from recycled wetsuits, which keeps nasty neoprene out of landfills and gives the mat a firm, grippy feel.