11 Brilliant Gifts for the Fitness Fanatic in Your Life

The great thing about shopping for a friend or family member who’s totally into exercise? No matter their workout of choice—whether it’s hitting the yoga mat, running outdoors, or doing Olympic lifts at their CrossFit box—they can always use new gear. Here are 11 of our favorites that are sure to help elevate their experience.

This tracker doesn’t just keep tabs on heart rate and exercise throughout the day; the Charge 2 also tracks sleep, vibrates to gently wake the wearer up, and includes guided breathing sessions to help your loved one unwind. Bonus: It sends alerts when there's an incoming call or text or when something comes up on the calendar.

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The grippy fingertips on these lightweight, breathable gloves will allow your fitness-loving friends to control their phone or other touchscreen devices while on the move. Plus, each pair has a reflective silver logo and design to add extra visibility (and safety!) during outdoor workouts in dim lighting.

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These cozy gloves come with two layers: the inner fabric, that’s soft and super-warm, and the exterior layer, that’s smooth and quick-drying. Four-way stretch means extra comfort, and the palm has silicone coating so that your favorite fitness fanatic can get a good grip on their phone or exercise gear. The gloves are also long, ensuring that your loved one's wrists always stay warm.

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This lightweight mat folds up to fit in a gym bag or any compact space. Its sticky texture makes it ideal for staying in place without slipping while your favorite yogi holds any pose, especially inversions. And the material is thin enough to use on top of another mat, if they need extra cushioning under their palms or knees during certain positions.

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Stick these small fabric bags, filled with moso charcoal, in sneakers or gym bags. The charcoal is porous and absorbs smells and moisture—so workout gear stays dry and free of icky odors. After use, your giftee can lay the nontoxic bags in sunlight for an hour or two and they’ll be good as new.

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This BPA-free silicone water bottle collapses like an accordion to form a small disc—thin enough to slip into a bag or even a pocket on workout clothes. It’s a great option for someone who’s constantly on the go, who can store it in their bag when they're heading to the gym or traveling, or a fanny pack or backpack when they're heading out for a hike.

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This bicycle brand is made for people who want to ride but are intimidated by the options—and price tags—at big cycling shops. It offers simple bikes, like cruisers, with just a few gears (so they’re easy to use) and available in three sizes, plus accessories. Bonus: The bikes are completely hand-made. Order online and the gear ships directly to your loved one's front door—no middlemen required, so you know you’re nabbing a great deal.

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No more getting those headphone cords caught in winter headwear! Enter these smart knit hats with wireless headphones built in. They easily connect to smartphones or other Bluetooth-enabled gadgets and provide great sound—while staying snugly in place even when the wearer is working out. And they come in tons of hand-stitched styles to appeal to everyone on your list.

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Each of these soy candles—hand-poured in Washington, DC and scented with essential oils—comes with a mantra or yoga pose to complement your giftee's practice. Choose from scents like Savanna (a calming blend of lavender and eucalyptus) and Warrior (energizing sweet orange bergamot).

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These sleek earbuds stay securely in place, even when your favorite workout enthusiast is working out and get super-sweaty, and deliver amazing sound—for tunes and if they need to take a call on the go. The Jaybird Buds stay charged for up to 8 hours of continuous play and charge up for an hour-long outing in just 15 minutes. Several small rubber attachments are included, so they'll be sure to get a fit that’s fully customized to stay snug in their ears—even if they’re doing high-intensity exercise.

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Enable your giftee to keep tabs on movements and z’s with this sleek, stylish device. Tiny lights encircling the face of this wearable shine to show how much activity they've racked up throughout the day. The bracelet also sends notifications when they get a text and call, and they can link it to a phone to control music, camera, or get online.

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