If you have a fitness enthusiast or a recreational athlete in your life and don’t know what to get them for holidays, you have landed on the right blog post. It is totally normal not to know what to get that fitness lover on your list. I am here to your rescue. This blog covers gift ideas within any budget for your fitness lover.

As a fitness professional, I can tell you that these gifts hold a much deeper meaning than just being a present for us. Our fitness journey is a success story because of the support and backing of our family and friends. It is the encouragement from our loved ones that helps us devote hours in the gym and at the running track. Your gift will give them extra motivation to stay active in the new year.

Here are the Top 10 gifts for fitness enthusiasts and recreational athletes

Workout Clothes- Every fitness lover will like a new outfit. Workout pants and shorts from Lululemon and Athleta are great for any workout, and they last a long time. Lululemon Fast and Free crops and tights are one of the best investments I made in my wardrobe. They are stretchy, come in a ton of colors, and have deep pockets on the thigh for my phone, energy gels, and keys. Shorts and wind-blocking jackets are a staple for any runner or people who like to work out outdoors. Lots of dedicated athletes wear them well into the fall and winter. Try Nike, Asics, and Brooks for running shorts and running jackets. Nike Dry Tempo Shorts are my favorite running shorts.

Bluetooth Earbuds- Who doesn’t like to listen to music or podcasts while working out? Okay, Okay, I see you raising your hand. So that you know, you are the odd one out. Most fitness enthusiasts and recreational athletes love listening to something while getting their workout in. For that very reason, wireless Bluetooth earbuds make a perfect gift. You can spend depending on your budget. They can range from $80.00 for AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Headphones to $169.00 for Bose Sports Earbuds.

Wearable Technology- Now we are talking about the big money items. Most fitness lovers like to track their workouts for analysis. It’s all about metrics, after all. If you have a recreational athlete on the list Gramin Forerunner is the best tech gear gift. For regular gym goer, Fit Bit Versa is a great smart watch. For someone who wants to track their sleep and recovery WHOOP strap provides daily personalized fitness, sleep, and recovery data delivered to you in real-time.

Shoes – Show the fitness enthusiast some love by giving them a new pair of training shoes or running shoes. A good pair of trainers are super lightweight and fit like a glove. I like the Adidas Cloudfoam Pure Shoes for my gym workouts. When it comes to running shoes, there are a bunch of good options. The best way to get a good pair of running shoes is to buy them from a running shoe store, where the associates will help your runner with a gait analysis and recommend the shoes based on that. Giving them a gift card to a running shoe company is a great gift for the runners. It is a gift that they will thank you for in the years to come.

Thera gun or foam roller- Most of the gym-goers, runners, and triathletes are always tight. With the growing body of research, all athelets like the soft-tissue benefits of self-massage for improvements in muscular flexibility and reduction in stiffness. Buying a low-cost foam roller like TriggerPoint GRID or a percussion massager like Theragun Mini is perfect for your fitness enthusiast’s couch rehab.

Sports mask – The masks are here to stay for most of 2021. The gyms and outdoor parks will require the use of masks while working out. Why not get your athlete and fitness enthusiast a mask they can use while working out. From many of the face covering tested out by sporting goods review companies, Under Armour’s Sports Mask ruled supreme. It is lined and made of nylon yarn. It disperses body heat and feels cool against the skin.

Subscriptions – The gyms being closed due to pandemic subscription to a virtual gym or workout library can be the perfect gift. Tone and Strengthen offers a virtual gym subscription. There are other virtual workout platforms, as well. For a recreational cyclist or runner getting a year’s subscription to Strava will be a great gift. Subscription to music streaming service like Spotify, apple music, and amazon music is a good gift too.

Hydration equipment- Buying a good water bottle for your regular gym-goer or a hydration vest will make a good holiday gift. Many recreational athletes wisely avoid public water fountains right now, or those who regularly run off-road or on trails where there aren’t any fountains, a handheld water bottle lets them take their hydration on the go. . Nathan SpeedDraw Plus Insulated Water Bottle – 18oz is a good water bottle for those athletes. A hydration vest like Salomon Active Skin 8 Set Vest is excellent for stashing essentials and having water on the go.

Workout Equipment – You can buy the fitness junkie their favorite exercise class equipment. From boxing gloves to yoga blocks, there are so many options for you in this department. . Yoga mat by manduka, resistance bands, adjustable wrist weights, and kettlebells are sure to make them happy and keep them happy for days to come.

Nutrition gifts – Buying giant tubs of protein powders and other nutritional products make a functional holiday gift. The protein helps repair muscle damage after hard workouts. Naked Nutrition Naked Whey Protein Powder is a good brand of protein powder. Energy gels like GU Roctane Sports Gel Sea Salt Chocolate, 24-Pack and all natural and vegan spring energy gels are good gifts for the recreational athletes in your life.