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18 Best Fitness Gifts That Will Make Their Trip to the Gym So Much Better

Something for every runner, yogi, and dancer in your life.

By Alyssa Jung
The Best Fitness Gifts
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We all know somebody (maybe you’re one of them!) who lives and breathes fitness. And the perfect gift idea for someone who enjoys running, hiking, spinning, or hot yoga-ing, is something related to what they love the most: a good workout. Below, you'll find the best fitness gifts on the market that range from splurges to stocking stuffers under $25. Regardless of the exercise they love best, any of these top-rated picks will do the trick.

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For Runners

Jabra Jabra Elite Active 45e Wireless Sports Earbuds Mint

Jabra Elite Active 45e Wireless Sports Earbuds Mint

Behold, the perfect headphones for the outdoor runner. These wireless earbuds pump out the tunes. but are specifically designed to let environmental noise come through so you can remain aware of your surroundings. Bonus: They come with a 2-year warranty against sweat and dust damage.

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Stocking Stuffer

invisibobble Rubber Hair Bands

Rubber Hair Bands

Say goodbye to any hair pulling or tugging with these rubber hair bands. Perfect for typing up hair before or after any sweaty activity.  

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Under $20

Oster 250-Watt Blender with Travel Sport Bottle

250-Watt Blender with Travel Sport Bottle

They can take their smoothie to go without any additional mugs thanks to this nifty blender that mixes everything together in a travel bottle. 

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Under $20

Simple Modern Simple Modern 12oz Ascent Water Bottle

Simple Modern 12oz Ascent Water Bottle

With more than 30 colors and designs to choose from, you’re sure to find one of these double walled, vacuum insulated water bottles to gift. Made of stainless steel with a copper coated inner wall, these bottles will keep water ice cold for even the most marathon of workouts.

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Stocking Stuffer

Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise Bands

Resistance Loop Exercise Bands

Over 7,000 people on Amazon rave about these bands that can help with everything from stretching to toning.  

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For Runners

Altra Altra AFW1976P Women's HIIT XT 2 Road Running Shoe

Altra AFW1976P Women's HIIT XT 2 Road Running Shoe

She’ll want to wear these stylish kicks to the gym and on weekend errand runs. Designed with Fit4Her technology specifically for the anatomy of a woman’s foot, these shoes provide comfort and support without sacrificing on style.

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Stocking Stuffer

CELSIUS CELSIUS Cranberry Lemon On-the-GO Powder Stick Packs

CELSIUS Cranberry Lemon On-the-GO Powder Stick Packs

In delicious flavors like cranberry lemon and coconut, these single serving drink mix sticks by CELSIUS are a fitness lover’s stocking stuffer dream. Mixed with plain or sparkling water, they turn into the perfect pre-workout pick-me-up that contains no artificial flavors or sweeteners, and is loaded with B vitamins and natural caffeine from sources like black tea powder and green tea leaf extract.

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For Yogis

BalanceFrom All Purpose Anti-Tear Exercise Yoga Mat

All Purpose Anti-Tear Exercise Yoga Mat

"Perfect mat" and "Super comfortable" are just a couple of things reviewers say about this under $20 find. 

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For Yogis

YOGA DESIGN LAB Quick Dry Colorful Eco Printed Fitness Towel

Quick Dry Colorful Eco Printed Fitness Towel

Perfect as a stocking stuffer or to go along the mat above, these gorgeous hand towels are made of microfibers from recycled plastic bottles, making them an eco-friendly, lightweight, soft, and absorbent way to wipe off and mop up sweat.

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Amazon's Choice

Homma High-Waisted Leggings

High-Waisted Leggings

Women are praising the extra-thick material and high-waist style, saying you can wear them just about anywhere, doing anything. 

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For Home Workouts

TRX Portable Suspension Training

Portable Suspension Training

Give them gift of fitness on-the-go with this gym in a box from TRX. It comes with all the gear needed to do bodyweight and resistance exercises anywhere, anytime. Plus, it comes with a workout poster and 30-day free trial of the TRX App to access digital workouts on demand.

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For Cross Training

DEGOL Tangle-Free Jump Rope Cable

Tangle-Free Jump Rope Cable
Now 22% Off

Anyone who does boxing or cross training will love this cable thanks to its adjustable length, memory foam grips, and durability. 

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For Runners

CARVE CARVE Designs Rowayton Cowl Neck Sweater, Medium, Merlot

CARVE Designs Rowayton Cowl Neck Sweater, Medium, Merlot

This super soft and cozy hoodie is cute enough to rock outside the gym, too, but it’s string-less style and lack of a traditional hoodie hood also make it a great option for sweating it out outside on a chilly winter day.

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Under $20

Darn Tough Women's No Show Socks

Women's No Show Socks

Give them the gift of dry, stink-free feet with athletic socks from Darn Tough. These socks are specifically designed to wick away moisture and the smelliness that results, plus they’re antimicrobial (athlete’s foot, be gone!) and come in fun colors.

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Splurge Gift

Fitbit Fitbit Versa 2 Health & Fitness Smartwatch

Fitbit Versa 2 Health & Fitness Smartwatch
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The new activity tracker from Fitbit has the sleek look of other smartwatches on the market and has pretty bands to choose from. Its functions are endless, but just to name a few: track steps, heart rate, calories burned, distance, floors climbed; control your Spotify or Pandora app; dissect your sleep with Sleep Score; get alerts from your smartphone; and use the built-in Amazon Alexa to check the weather, set timers, and more.

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For Hikers

Merrell Merrell Women's Moab 2 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot, Boulder/Blush, 8 M US

Merrell Women's Moab 2 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot, Boulder/Blush, 8 M US

You don't have to settle for brown hiking boots (although we won’t judge you if that’s your style!). These boots from Merrell come in pretty color accents like blush and blue, all with the sturdiness, comfort, and quality you know and love.

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For Bikers

JBL Waterproof Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

Waterproof Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

For the friend who’s constantly losing or breaking their headphones, a wireless speaker is the perfect way for them to jam out why while they work out. It’s good for home or outdoor workouts, or for pumping up that weekly softball game! There are six colors to choose from and each comes with a hard storage case to protect it between uses.

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For High-Intensity Trainers

Vulken Vibrating Foam Roller

Vibrating Foam Roller
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Make them say ahh without a trip to the spa with a vibrating foam roller to massage out all those kinks. Talk about soothing the soreness!

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