These Ingenious Fitness Gifts Make Workouts a ~Tad~ More Enjoyable (2024)

Stop sweating out your last-minute gift-giving for your friends and family who are into fitness. While they may already know their workout routines and favorite exercises, many worthy gifts still fit perfectly with their next challenge. That said, remember that they likely already have a favorite clothing brand, water bottle, and sneakers for hitting the gym, so steer clear of staples and look closer to products that fill a specific niche.

Staying ahead of what’s trending in the gym and for home workouts is your sweet spot, and we’ll help you stay in the know with this list of the dozens of the most impressive fitness gifts that are available in 2024.

New fitness products flood the market every year, so finding ones that live up to the hype requires a closer look. We spent time scouring through old and new products to build our list of gifts with only items that are worth their salt.

What to Consider

There are several things to consider when buying a fitness gift for the workout fan in your life. First, consider what they already have or what they have been complaining about needing lately. Is their favorite pair of leggings worn out? Grab them one with high-tech, sweat-resistant material. If they aren’t staying hydrated enough throughout the day, consider grabbing them a new water bottle. If they always seem to be sore, an at-home massaging device is a must.

It’s also important to remember the type of exercise they do. A pair of running shorts will be much more beneficial to a marathon lover than a weightlifter. Similarly, shaker bottles and lifting gloves are better suited for gym rats than trail runners.

How We Selected

The items in this list are chosen from a mix of personal editor reviews, popularity, and fitness trends on TikTok. We picked several products and narrowed them down based on our personal experience with them and product reviews from buyers. The final list includes products that fill several different needs, are great for any fitness level, and come at multiple price points. So, whether you’re buying for someone just entering the fitness world or a bona fide enthusiast, there is a gift here for them.

Ease into this acupressure mat over time. First, try laying on it for five minutes with clothing on, acting as a barrier. Then, work up to using it directly on your skin for even more relief. This set comes with a pillow so you can get full-body pressure relief to help realign the spine and soothe muscles after going hard in the gym.

A reusable water bottle is a great gift, but how about one that cleans itself? The LARQ bottle uses UV light to kill bacteria living in the bottle in just 60 seconds. The bottle even self-cleans every two 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.

Massage guns are great for tough recovery after seriously going hard with the weights. But sometimes you just want to relax and get a more soothing massage that won’t make you scream out in pain. This personal shoulder massager slips over the shoulders and features different kneading and pulsing modes that can include heat if you need even more relief. Your muscle-clad friend will love it.

Cardio lovers, rejoice! With this fitness gift, your recipient can jumpstart that workout routine right away. 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, like calories burned and accumulated jump time, so you can reach your fitness goals.

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.

Working out almost always involves breaking a sweat, from indoor cycling to preparing for a marathon. 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 makes working out, especially outdoors in the summer heat, a million times better.

Don’t let cramps and soreness keep you from your run. These massage rollers from Tiger Tail help break down lactic acid in your muscles (hello, marathoners!) and prevent multiple days of soreness. It’s also great for rolling out cramps or simply warming up your legs before heading out.

This lululemon workout shirt is designed for running and training. It doesn’t cling to sweaty skin and is made with silver threads that reduce odor-causing bacteria. Good luck choosing just one of the many wearable colors.

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 no matter where their choice of workout location is.

Get your steps in while you work with this nifty treadmill. You can fold the handrails down to walk while at a standing desk (or when you don’t want them there at all) 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 eight mph.