10 Holiday Gifts for Your Fitness-Focused Friends
Holiday shopping is challenging enough, but what to get your friend who loves fitness but seemingly has tried everything? We’ve rounded up 10 gifts at a variety of price points that are perfect for stretching, hydrating, relieving aching muscles, trying new fitness classes and gear, and to be on theme with 2020, donning a stylish mask while doing so. And if you decide to keep these gifts for yourself, we won’t tell.
Equipt Movement
Ubarre
$129
For the immediate future, workouts are going to center around what we can do from home. Which means that we will have to find creative ways to workout outside the gym, especially when it comes to strength training. So when we found Equipt Movement’s Ubarre, which seemingly doubles as a decorative object with its sleek aesthetic, we were excited. This weighted barre is an alternative to dumbbells for toning every area of your body and can also act as a yoga block! This particular Ubarre is 4 lbs., but it also comes in 8, 12, and 16 lbs.
2. bkr
Spiked Glass Water Bottle
$33.75
We admit it: we’re bkr obsessed. Not only are bkr’s water bottle designs and range of color options gorgeous, we love that the water bottle inside the sleeve is glass and not plastic (hydrating, healthy, AND sustainable!). We also love that bkr’s bottles are dishwasher safe (handwashing water bottles is the worst). As if all of that isn’t enough, bkr created a lip balm “kiss kit” that can be added to the top of the cap to keep our lips hydrated between sips.
3. Koral
Infinity Face Mask
$22
We love Koral’s stylish activewear, and now we love their masks too. Made with antimicrobial performance fabrics like their activewear, Koral’s mask is fast-drying and provides UV protection with breathability. The mask is comprised of a soft lycra, which stretches for a secure fit. With black masks becoming the next LBD, everyone will love this one. Throw in a matching Koral activewear set to style your friend from head to toe.
4. Armpocket
Mega Armband
$44.99
Getting outdoors for a run or a walk has been a daily practice so many have embraced during the pandemic. Instead of having to shove your phone, keys, headphones, ID, and a debit card in your pocket, a perfect gift for convenience sake is an armband! This particular armband fits up to a 6.5” phone (it comes in larger sizes too) and has an interior storage compartment to hold all of the essentials. The armband is sweat proof and weatherproof - perfect for winter!
5. Amanda Kloots
AK! Jump Rope
$40
Amanda Kloots was our fitness instructor during Fit & Fly Bali, and we loved learning what a diverse workout a jump rope can provide! Amanda’s jump rope comes with a canvas bag for ease of carrying. The jump rope is adjustable to any height plus it has rose gold handles emblazoned with her signature “Jump Skip Smile.” Added bonus gift: Sign up your friend for a subscription to Amanda’s online workouts here for only $9.99 per month!
6. Therabody
Theragun Prime 4th Generation Percussive Therapy
Deep Tissue Muscle Treatment Massage Gun
$322.42
This massage gun is perfect for your friend who works out hard and is on the lookout for a faster recovery time. The Theragun uses percussive therapy on muscle groups for increased range of motion, to reduce muscle stiffness, and to effectuate pain relief. According to Therabody, the Theragun also reduces general tension and stress in the body and can promote better sleep by “downregulating the nervous system,” and in 2020, who doesn’t need that?
7. Equipt Movement
UWrap Wrist/Ankle Weights
$48
We love the idea of kicking our workout up a notch with these 1.5 lb. wrist or ankle weights. Don’t have time for a full strength training workout? Wear these during your daily run or just while walking around the house. Added bonus: the weights have a chic style with black vegan leather and gold accents.
8. Apothecanna
Extra Strength Body Spray
$38
After collaborating with Apothecanna during Fit & Fly’s Wellness Event in Los Angeles in 2019, Fit & Fly Co-Founder Rebecca took home Apothecanna’s Body Spray. Dealing with chronic migraine and the resulting neck and shoulder pain that ensues, Rebecca tried the body spray on her neck and experienced immediate relief. Apothecanna combines pure hemp CBD oil, arnica, peppermint, and juniper for anti-inflammatory relief of muscle aches and pains - perfect for post-workout!
9. 321 Strong
5-in-1 Foam Roller Set
$42.99
What you do after your workout may be just as important as what you do during. This 5-in-1 set includes a hollow core massage roller with end caps, a muscle roller stick, a stretching strap, a double lacrosse peanut, and a spikey plantar fasciitis ball. Your friend may be cursing you during the stretch, but it’s more of a hurts-so-good that will leave her feeling less post-workout burn than usual.
10. Peloton
Peloton ApP
$12.99 per month + tax
No, we’re not suggesting that you buy your friend a Peloton, though if you did you would probably win the BFF award. Did you know that Peloton has an app with thousands of fitness classes that don't have anything to do with riding their bike? The app includes a wide selection of classes like bootcamp, strength training, running, walking, dance fitness, and yoga. With a one-year membership, this will be the gift that keeps on giving.