14 Christmas gift ideas for fitness fanatics

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Give the gift of fitness with this selection of activewear, gym kit, training books and fuelling food. 

We’ve done away with Halloween, rejoiced at Bonfire Night and the supermarkets have started stocking up on mince pies. It can only mean one thing: Christmas shopping season is here. 

If you love the act of gift-giving, it’s your time to thrive. But while we all want to give the perfect personal present, it can be hard to find something that combines your friends favourite hobbies with a cute twist (just how exactly do you get something pretty for a Marvel fanatic, exactly?). 

But fitness-related gifting shouldn’t be hard. Whether your friend or family member is into running, the gym, home HIIT, cycling or dancing, there’s something special out there to get them that they’ll use again and again. Whether it’s a practical recovery kit that they’d never think to buy for themselves, a high-quality refresh on essential workout gear or more indulgent items to support their training, you can find something here. 

Fill their stockings with these fitness-related Christmas presents. 

• Lululemon Align Tank

  

  Sports bra choice can be personal (do they like high-impact or something softer?), but you can’t go wrong with this supportive, buttery-soft number. Somewhere between a crop top and a bra with removable cups, it’s an essential gift that they can decide how to wear and style. 

  Shop Lululemon Align Tank, £45

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• Shreddy Azure Resistance Band

  

  Resistance bands are the perfect addition to gym bags and home workout circuits. This rubber and cotton variety is super sturdy so won’t snap and can add some hefty activation to their training. 

  Shreddy Azure Resistance Band, £14 

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• Exercised: The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health by Daniel Lieberman

  

  Give the gift of knowledge to any fitness buffs who love to learn about the nitty-gritty of their body and training. This book is the perfect read before the ‘new year new me’ talk, diving into high-level scientific research to debunk myths around exercise. 

  Shop Exercised by Daniel Lieberman, £9.99

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• Four Five CBD Muscle Rub

  

  This CBD-infused muscle rub is made with anti-inflammatories – the perfect self-care gift for anyone whose active lifestyle has seen them struggling to get down the stairs. 

  Shop Four Five CBD Muscle Rub, £30

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• Misfits Variety Box

  

  Widely acknowledged as the best vegan protein bars on the market, these are loaded with the nutrients needed to support their training while tasting like candy bars. After all, what is Christmas without a selection box? 

  Shop Misfits Variety Box, £36

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• Therabody Mini

  

  Sure, you could get them a voucher for a spa day. But this massage gun gets deep into the nooks and crannies of tight tissue and can be used time and time again. Who needs a massage anyway? 

  Shop Therabody Mini, £175

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• Nike Fleece Tracksuit

  

  Every tough trainer needs tough recovery. There’s nothing better than this vintage-style, fleece-lined tracksuit to see them through rest days, winter walks and cosy yoga sessions. 

  Shop Nike Fleece Sweatshirt, £49.95 and Nike Fleece Jogger, £44.95

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• Skipping

  

  A skipping rope elevates any workout, whether they’re an avid runner hiding from the cold or someone who’s just starting to build stamina.

  Shop Pro Box Leather Skipping Rope, £12.99

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• The Train Happy Journal by Tally Rye

  

  If their new year’s resolution is to feel great, this journal will help. Tally Rye’s goal is to help people build a holistic, intuitive relationship to fitness and this journal is filled with prompts for reflection. 

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• La Pochette Sweat Bag

  

  Make life easier and cleaner for those who run from the gym to work to drinks. This antibacterial and water-resistant kit bag for storing workout gear on the go is a sure-fire upgrade on their no-doubt smelly canvas totes.

  Shop La Pochette Sweat Bag, £35

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• Sunday Rain Himalayan Salt Massage Ball

  

  Make post-workout fancy with this massage ball made from Himalayan salt, encouraging stress relief and getting rid of knots. 

  Sunday Rain Himalayan Salt Massage Ball, £7

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• WAKEcup Self Cleaning Water Bottle

  

  Can you think of a better present than one that begins with the words ‘self-cleaning’? We didn’t think so. The UV light in this bottle kills germs and smells at the click of a button.

  WAKEcup Self Cleaning Water Bottle, £45

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• Innermost Performance Collection

  

  Complete with pre-workout for energy, whey protein for recovery and focus supplements for staying in the zone, this is a bundle that says: go get it.  

  Shop Innermost Performance Collection, £69.96

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• Varley Chaucer Pant

  

  Forget boring tracksuits en route to the gym. This combo of cord and stretchy elastic makes the perfect winter cover-up. 

  Shop Varley Chaucer Pants, £102

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