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61 Best Fitness Gifts to Give Any Athlete in 2023

These top-rated earbuds, running shoes, and clothes are perfect fitness gifts.

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If you’ve got an athlete in your life, you know they devote countless hours to gearing up, working out, and recovering—and you can take a pretty good guess that they want their gifts to be just as high-speed as they are. To help you out, we’ve rounded up the best fitness gifts and gifts for athletes at a wide variety of price points (and included a lot of things they wouldn’t think to buy for themselves!)

Fitness gifts don’t have to be huge, although big-ticket items are always welcome. What really makes a quality present for a fitness fanatic is a sense of personality; whether you spend $5 or $500, it’s most important to make sure that your workout buddy, boyfriend, mom, or coworker will be able to use whatever you give them.

Before you add anything to your cart, think hard about what each recipient likes to do: Is he always swimming laps? Do they hike every single weekend? Does she like to carry gear with her while she exercises, or is she more into stretching/fueling before and after? With all of this very helpful information, you’ll be able to find the right gift—one they’ll use again and again.

Maybe you have a husband who loves to golf in the early morning hours (see our gifts for husbands!), or a daughter who is determined to run her first marathon (also, see our best gifts for teens). Tell all your worries to take a backseat, because the gift ideas ahead make every kind of workout easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

Read on to find the best fitness gifts for every kind of athlete.

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Best Acupressure Mat

XiaoMaGe Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set With Carrying Bag

Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set With Carrying Bag
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Best Acupressure Mat

XiaoMaGe Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set With Carrying Bag

$43 at Amazon
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If your fit friend is always a bit tense (in the muscles and the mind), help encourage relaxation with this acupressure mat kit. By lying on the mat, the tiny spikes press into the skin and activate points that help reduce muscular tension and stress.

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Best for Healthy Mornings

Beast Blender

Blender
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Best for Healthy Mornings

Beast Blender

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This unusually handsome blender is easy to use, easy to clean, and easy on the eyes. Any health nut will love blending a morning smoothie in it—not to mention using it to make everything from hummus to salad dressing.

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Best for Home-Based Glute Workouts

Bellabooty Exercise Hip Thrust Belt

On Sale
Exercise Hip Thrust Belt
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Best for Home-Based Glute Workouts

Bellabooty Exercise Hip Thrust Belt

Now 14% Off
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Doing the hip thrust at home without a barbell or other equipment isn’t very comfortable—it typically involves resting dumbbells or plate weights across your hips or thighs where they dig into your skin. The Bellabooty belt was designed specifically to remedy this problem, enabling the user to “strap in” dumbbells or kettlebells to the belt so the weights rest to the side of the hips during the exercise, not on top. So if you know your friend has been working on their glutes at home, help them reach their goals with this simple tool.

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For At-Home Massage

Roll Recovery R8 Plus Deep Tissue Massage Roller

R8 Plus Deep Tissue Massage Roller
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For At-Home Massage

Roll Recovery R8 Plus Deep Tissue Massage Roller

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Foam rollers and percussion massagers have their place, but when you need to really dig into tight muscles at home, you need a tool that can help mimic the movements of a massage therapist. The R8 Plus Deep Tissue Massage Roller from Roll Recovery makes it possible to adjust the intensity of the massage as you hit both sides of your legs at the same time. For anyone looking to save money on massages, this is an excellent gift.

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Best Gift for Golfers

Tally Tumbler Golf Stainless Steel Cup

Golf Stainless Steel Cup
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Best Gift for Golfers

Tally Tumbler Golf Stainless Steel Cup

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For the golfer in your life, this stainless steel cup would make a fun yet practical gift. It holds 30 ounces of liquid, is leakproof, and fits standard cup holders.

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Best for Post-Workout

Bronax Cloud Slides

Cloud Slides
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Best for Post-Workout

Bronax Cloud Slides

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Chunky slides are having a moment, and this top-rated pair is pretty much guaranteed to put a smile on any athlete’s face. They feel like heaven after a long workout (and are great for gym showers too). This pair in particular is Amazon’s best-selling men’s slipper, and it comes in a slew of colors.

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Best for Core Workouts

P.Ball Exercise Ball

P.Ball Exercise Ball
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Best for Core Workouts

P.Ball Exercise Ball

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This small but mighty ball does wonders to work the muscles near the thighs and glutes. It also targets the core and abs for an intense, low-impact workout that’s easily done right at home. Jennifer Aniston is a fan of the brand’s signature workout method—so much so that she became a P.volve partner. Our own senior commerce editor has also tested out the method and thinks it lives up to the hype.

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Best for Yogis

High-Waisted Leggings

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High-Waisted Leggings
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Best for Yogis

High-Waisted Leggings

Now 23% Off
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Athletes can always—always!—use more leggings. This pair, a longtime favorite of Prevention editors and readers, is both affordable and well-made. (If you really want to make her day, gift her multiple pairs of some of the best leggings on Amazon.)

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Best for Home-Based Cardio

Weighted Jump Rope

Weighted Jump Rope
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Best for Home-Based Cardio

Weighted Jump Rope

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Jumping rope may not be a part of their daily set, but it most definitely should be, since it’s such great cardio. This handsome option is weighted, adding just a little more resistance to each movement.

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Best for On-the-Go Workouts

JBL Clip 4 Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker

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Clip 4 Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker
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Best for On-the-Go Workouts

JBL Clip 4 Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker

Now 25% Off
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Lots of fitness buffs like knocking out a yoga routine on the beach, a HIIT-workout at the local park, or doing a strength workout on their front porch. With the waterproof JBL Clip 4 portable mini Bluetooth speaker, they can take their workout (and their music) anywhere, regardless of rain, sleet, or snow.

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Best for Walkers

Bala Bangles Wearable Weights

Bangles Wearable Weights
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Best for Walkers

Bala Bangles Wearable Weights

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Whether they add these to their walks, yoga sessions, or barre classes, these beloved bangles add a little more resistance to each movement, which translates to more pronounced results. Plus, how cute are they?

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Best Basic Workout Top

CRZ Yoga Seamless Workout Shirt

Seamless Workout Shirt
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Best Basic Workout Top

CRZ Yoga Seamless Workout Shirt

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This gym-ready tank top, with its chocolate brown hue and slightly loose silhouette, is perfectly on-trend this holiday season. Whether she wears it to yoga class, on a hike, or around town, she’ll feel like a million bucks. (If you’re willing to spend a little more, check out this similar option from Lululemon.)

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Best for Improving Hand Control

Powerhandz Weighted Training Basketball

Weighted Training Basketball
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Best for Improving Hand Control

Powerhandz Weighted Training Basketball

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While this weighted training basketball is the perfect tool for anyone working on their sport-specific ball-handling skills, it’s also a great tool to add to ab exercises and core routines for a little extra resistance.

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Best Gender Inclusive Hoodie

Dai Moda Gender Inclusive Branch Road Front Zip Hoodie

Gender Inclusive Branch Road Front Zip Hoodie
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Best Gender Inclusive Hoodie

Dai Moda Gender Inclusive Branch Road Front Zip Hoodie

Now 62% Off
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No matter who you’re buying for, they’ll appreciate this lightweight, zip-front hoodie they can throw on before heading to the gym.

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For outdoor workouts

Adidas Superlite 2 Performance Visor

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Superlite 2 Performance Visor
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For outdoor workouts

Adidas Superlite 2 Performance Visor

Now 25% Off
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A visor with more than 4,000 five-star ratings? Sign us up! It comes in seventeen colors to suit your style, and it’s ultra-light and adjustable. Our digital director also says it’s easy to clean in the sink when it gets too sweaty and doesn’t deteriorate even with heavy use.

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Best Motivational Water Bottle

Elvira Motivational Fitness Sports Water Bottle

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Motivational Fitness Sports Water Bottle
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Best Motivational Water Bottle

Elvira Motivational Fitness Sports Water Bottle

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Stay motivated! Stay hydrated! It’s not hard with this gigantic water bottle that helps you get your sips in every hour. This option was our pick for best overall motivational water bottle, so you know it’s a good choice.

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Best Sweatpants

Skims Classic Jogger

Classic Jogger
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Best Sweatpants

Skims Classic Jogger

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One thing every athlete needs is a pair of comfy sweatpants to relax in pre- and post-workout. This classic set of joggers from Skims will do the trick, coming in at under $70 for an elevated basic that would make a great gift.

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Best Apple Watch Accessory

Quince Leather Apple Watch Band

Leather Apple Watch Band
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Best Apple Watch Accessory

Quince Leather Apple Watch Band

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If they never take off their Apple Watch, this leather band offers a stylish way to wear their favorite piece of tech. Plus, it’s so affordable for the quality and look.

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An Old-School Health Tracker

I Know Collection Weekly Habit Tracker

Weekly Habit Tracker
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An Old-School Health Tracker

I Know Collection Weekly Habit Tracker

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This journal offers 17 weeks worth of pages for tracking healthy habits. It’s a great way to help an athlete step up not only their physical health but also their mental health.

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Best for Easy Protein Snacks

Hamilton Beach 6-in-1 Electric Egg Bites Cooker Plus

6-in-1 Electric Egg Bites Cooker Plus
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Best for Easy Protein Snacks

Hamilton Beach 6-in-1 Electric Egg Bites Cooker Plus

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Boiled eggs and mini egg bites are great, portable protein snacks that can help your favorite athlete refuel after a tough workout. Now, with the Hamilton Beach Electric Egg Bites Cooker, they can whip up eggs in a variety of styles with little mess or fuss.

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Jake Smith

Jake Smith, an editorial fellow at Prevention, recently graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in magazine journalism and just started going to the gym. Let's be honest—he's probably scrolling through Twitter right now.

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Alexandra (Allie) Early
Digital Director

Prevention’s digital director has more than a decade of experience editing and strategizing for news and lifestyle publications such as Good Housekeeping, Time Out New York, Time Out New York Kids, Haute Living, and Forbes (previously writing for PureWow, Paste, xoJane, Men’s Fitness, House Beautiful, and Life by Daily Burn among others). She’s happiest when she's elevating a great story with perfect packaging, digging into longform storytelling, or remixing the way we experience reported journalism.

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Laura Williams, MS, ACSM EP-C, is a certified exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine who holds undergraduate and master's degrees in exercise and sport science. She also holds certifications in behavioral change, fitness nutrition, sports conditioning, and youth fitness. She authored the internationally-published book, "Partner Workouts" in 2016, and her bylines have appeared in national print and online publications including Men's Health, Reader's Digest, Runner's World, Healthline, Verywell Fit, Thrillist, The Healthy, and Men's Journal. After years of engaging in more traditional workouts, in 2018, after being unexpectedly widowed at the age of 36, she turned to surfing, beach walking, and horseback riding to help in her healing process.

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