Buying fitness gifts for health junkies and outdoor enthusiasts can be tricky because they often know exactly what they like — and in most cases, they already own it. Whether your recipient loves to hit the trails on the weekends or get a run in at the crack of dawn or works out indoors, there’s a fitness gift for everyone who obsessed with breaking a sweat. With so many competing brands all boasting the latest and greatest workout gear, it’s tough to choose a gift that won’t collect dust. But that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to find the perfect gift for the fitness lover in your life this year.
To help you on your gifting search, we’ve rounded up an array of 2023's best outdoor, health, and fitness gifts on the market right now. With considerable options like workout dice to spice up their routine, a gym bag with 10 different compartments, a neck fan to help them cool down after an intense set, and a pair of running shoes to replace their worn out, tried-and-true pair, you’ll be the gift-giving MVP.
From hikers with dogs in tow to barre class pros to home gym enthusiasts, or even those who prefer a studio workout, we know you'll find something for your giftee on this list — and chances are, they haven't bought it for themselves just yet. These are the best fitness gifts for the health nut in your life.
Whole-body cryotherapy can be a rejuvenating experience, but no one’s installing a giant metal vat in their home. This portable ice cup can be used pre- and post-workout to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation and mobility everywhere from the neck and shoulders through the hips and lower back to the feet.
The Theragun percussion therapy devices can activate muscles and relieve tension to help someone recover from a tough workout faster – and they’re one of the most coveted items in gyms and recovery studios. This three-speed Mini is way more affordable than past versions and still delivers the same soothing results.
The Mirror is a sleek, smart workout mirror that seamlessly fits into anyone's home. Simply prop it up against a wall, turn it on, and get immersed in a studio workout experience. The LCD screen behind the 52-inch reflective surface streams thousands of classes from 50 workout genres, and classes range anywhere from 5 to 60 minutes.
The Mirror is the perfect fitness gift someone who's made at-home workouts part of their regular routine, and we promise they'll never get bored.
Help store your recipient’s gear, sneakers, dirty clothes, and other workout essentials with this gym bag. We voted it “Best Duffel,” and for good reason. It has more than 11,000 five-star reviews on Amazon thanks to its spacious design and affordable price tag.
It has an adjustable shoulder strap and 10 compartments including an easily accessible main compartment, a shoe compartment, two water bottle holders, and more.
From indoor cycling to preparing for a marathon, you’re bound to break a sweat. Keep that sticky, uncomfortable sweaty feeling away while getting in a solid workout with this portable neck fan. This may be the last fitness gift they suspect, but it’ll make working out, especially outdoors, a million times better.
Speaking of sweat sessions, this towel is perfect for cooling down or staying cool during and after workouts. All you have to do to activate the towel is wet it, wring it out, and snap it a few times to ensure it gets cold. The water evaporates, pulling heat away from the body and lowering your temperature.
Best of all, it stays cold for up to 2 hours, so it's great for long hot days.
Soothe sore muscles and ease your body aches with the help of this acupressure mat. Tiny spikes provide deep tissue pressure to help release tension, and although it burns a little at first, the relief is well worth it.
You can lay on your back on the mat, stand on it for foot pain relief, or press your hands on it to help relieve joint pain. The pillow is perfect for sore necks or even lower back pain.
Anyone who's worked from home for the last two years knows how tough it can be to stand up from your desk and move around — it feels like we're even more glued to our screens at home than we were in the office.
This under-desk elliptical machine is designed to fit under a desk and allow the user to pedal with some resistance. It's super quiet and can be used for at-home rehab, too.
These adjustable dumbbells are the best splurge-worthy fitness gift, especially if strength training is your recipient’s workout of choice. It can rerack in seconds through voice activation, making it a total winner for any weightlifter.
We love it for its space-saving design, streamlined setup process, and its ability to sync with the iFit app that features on-demand strength-training workouts.
A reusable water bottle is a great gift, but how about one that cleans itself? The LARQ bottle uses UV light to kill bacteria within the bottle in just 60 seconds. The bottle even self-cleans every 2 hours, so there’s no need to continually press any buttons. It will keep their water hot for up to 12 hours or cold for up to 24 hours.
We are obsessed with the Kettle Gryp, and trust us — it makes the perfect fitness gift. Create a custom kettlebell at home (or on the go!) with this orange device that simply clamps around any standard hand weight. It's lightweight, too, and a total breeze to take just about anywhere.
With this fitness gift, your recipient can jumpstart that workout routine. It has comfortable nonslip handles — one with an LCD screen to see your jumping data. Plus, you can connect it to the Renpho Fit app, which analyzes and tracks your workout data so you can reach your fitness goals.
Gift someone relief with the miniature version of the Hypersphere, a vibrating massage ball that helps to ease muscle tension and increase range of motion and flexibility.
Smaller than the original, it can reach more target spots with three high-intensity vibration settings. And at 3 inches in diameter and just 1 pound, it’s easy to pack for whenever someone needs it.
This back massager has almost 30,000 5-star reviews, many of which praise its ease of use and ability to target problem areas. It's a great gift for someone who suffers from neck or back pain, but can't afford regular massages. You're basically gifting them an at-home masseuse!
Sure, there are a hundred fancy new devices from which someone can track their fitness. But sometimes, old school is best. Writing down workouts can help someone better spot patterns and measure progress — and it's an easy way to cut down on distractions in the gym.
If you know someone stuck in a workout rut, these exercise cards will snap them right out of it. Each of the 50-plus cards is printed with images and descriptions for bodyweight exercises that can be mixed and matched to create mini-workouts — no YouTube videos, workout apps, or fancy programming necessary.
Channel the ’80s with these wrist and ankle weights. These weights are versatile, add resistance to any workout, and come in fun colors. They’re a super trendy fitness accessory, and any recipient who can’t resist a good #gymselfie needs a pair.
Help your recipient relieve their sore muscles and achy joints after an intense workout with this thoughtful fitness gift. Handmade in small batches, this bath soak is infused with pure essential oils like eucalyptus and peppermint for a refreshing, spa-like soak that’ll soothe and revive tired muscles.
Get your workout in while you work with this treadmill. You can fold the handrails down to walk while at a standing desk (or just when you don't want them there) at a max of 2.5 mph, or you can put the handrails up and get up to a brisk jog or run at a max of 8 mph.
This fitness balance board looks fun, but also presents a serious challenge any fitness guru will be excited to take on. Its strategically unsteady surface helps to strengthen core balance, coordination, body control, and more. It can be used indoors and outdoors, so they can improve their balance from anywhere.
Elisabeth Narine is an Associate Editor at Best Products where she researches gift ideas for every occasion — her work can also be found on BuzzFeed and Forbes Vetted. When’s she not writing, she enjoys rewatching her favorite TV shows and cooking with her boyfriend.
Katherine (Katie) is the associate editor of Best Products, where she gathers unique gift ideas, tests out buzzy products, and puts too many items in her cart for research — her work can also be found on MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Oprah Daily. When she isn’t writing, you can most likely find her tending to her 50+ plants, starting a new DIY home improvement project, or playing with her puppy, Olive.
Ashley Mateo is a writer, editor, and UESCA- and RRCA-certified running coach who has contributed to Runner’s World, Bicycling, Women's Health, Health, Shape, Self, and more. She’ll go anywhere in the world once—even if it’s just for a good story. Also into: good pizza, good beer, and good photos.