Regardless of what holidays you celebrate, this time of year can be stressful as heck to figure out what to get your loved ones as gifts. Fear not! The team at Garage Gym Reviews—comprised of certified personal trainers, competitive weightlifters, triathletes, and nutrition experts— is here to provide the gift guide to end all gift guides! Totally kidding, but we think you’ll find some stellar gift ideas for all the fitness enthusiasts in your life for this holiday season. Whether they’re into smashing PRs or running marathons, we have you covered with the best fitness gifts. Check out our seven mini gift guides below to find a great gift (and maybe pick something up for yourself).
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Starting Strength Book
A simple, proven guide that helps beginners learn to lift with confidence.
Arc’teryx Calvus Cap
Light, stretchy, and weather-ready—a solid pick for outdoor workouts.
FatGripz
Turns any bar into a grip challenge to help build stronger arms fast.
Owala FreeSip
A versatile and stylish bottle with excellent cold retention and a unique lid design.
Angles90 Grips
Comfortable grips that reduce joint stress and help improve grip strength.
Victory Grips
Durable hand grips that protect your palms during tough pull-up work.
RX SmartGear Fit Rope
A smooth, adjustable rope ideal for quick but effective cardio sessions.
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Hylete Solana Cropped Tank
A soft, supportive crop that stays comfy through any training style.
Hyperwear Hyper Vest Elite Weight Vest
A sleek weight vest that boosts intensity without restricting movement.
Lululemon Wunder Train High-Rise Tight 25″
Sweat-friendly tights that stay put so you can train without adjusting.
Garmin Vivosmart 5
A slim tracker that monitors sleep, heart rate, and daily movement.
Nike Metcon 10
A stable, tough trainer built for lifting, jumping, and fast workouts.
Rogue Bella Bar
A high-quality barbell sized for versatility and smooth lifting.
Snode AD80 Adjustable Dumbbells
Compact dumbbells that save space and are easy to adjust.
Brooks Dare CrossBack Run Bra
Supportive, comfortable, and available in multiple colors and sizes.
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Nike Free Metcon 6
Cross-training shoes that are ideal for things like HIIT, squats, running, and jumping.
Men’s Under Armour Mission Anorak
Soft boucle fleece meets water-resistant protection—ideal for staying warm and stylish.
Lululemon License to Train Joggers
Durable joggers that move easily and keep your essentials secure.
GoRuck Rucker 4.0 Backpack
Built like a tank for weighted walks to take rucking to the next level.
Kensui Weight Vest
A plate-loadable vest that makes your bodyweight moves more challenging.
Rogue Ohio Bar 2.0s
Premium all-purpose barbell built to handle every lift and last a lifetime.
PowerBlock Elite Adjustable Dumbbells
Replace dozens of dumbbells with one compact set that grows as you get stronger.
Freak Athlete WheelBarrow
A hybrid push–pull sled that offers variety without taking up much space.
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Gymreapers Wrist Wraps
Reliable wrist support that keeps heavy lifts feeling stable.
SEEQ Clear Whey Isolate Protein
Tasty, fruity protein isolate shake that adds a refreshing twist to your recovery.
JuggernautAI
Smart workout app that builds custom strength programs and takes programming off your plate.
Rogue USA Collars
Premium barbell collars built for heavy lifts and serious durability.
2POOD Straight Weightlifting Belt
Sturdy yet flexible velcro belt that comes in tons of fun colors and prints
Eleiko Oppen Collars
Magnetic barbell collars that stay on the rack and speed up weight-changes in the gym.
AbMat Preacher Pad
Compact pad that turns any bench into a curling station for focused bicep work.
REP Fitness Adjustable Kettlebells
Looks and feels like a regular kettlebell but gives you five weights in one.
Revolt Belt Squat
The ideal rack attachment for achieving a full range-of-motion squat.
PlateMates Hex Pair
Magnetic micro-plates that add small jumps to your dumbbell work.
REP Fitness FB-3000
A sturdy bench that fits any home gym without breaking the bank.
Nike Romaleos 4
Stable, supportive lifting shoes built for serious Olympic lifts.
MonkeyFeet
A clever attachment that lets you easily train legs with a dumbbell.
Bells of Steel Glute/Ham Slider
A compact, versatile tool for hamstring work that’s also easy to store.
REP Fitness Leg Roller
Simple to use, well-made rack attachment that can hold up to 600 pounds.
Titan Ceiling Mounted Ring Hanger
A sturdy mount that lets you set up gymnastics rings at home.
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SPIBelt
A secure running belt that holds essentials without bouncing around.
Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag
Sleek, secure waist bag that keeps your essentials close during any activity.
On Cloud Cloudflow Shoes
Light, cushy running shoes that feel fast and smooth on long runs.
Beats By Dr. Dre – Powerbeats Pro Totally Wireless Earphones
Secure, sweat-proof earbuds with long battery life for workouts.
Garmin Forerunner 245
A running watch that tracks your routes, heart rate and recovery all day long.
Theragun Prime
A powerful massage gun that digs into tight muscles and speeds up your recovery.
NordicTrack Commercial 1750
A sturdy, foldable treadmill with stellar on-demand iFIT programming.
Freak Athlete Nordic Mini
A portable setup for developing serious hamstring strength.
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Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
Fast-acting electrolyte mix with flavors like lemon-lime and tangerine.
Gaiam Essentials Thick Yoga Mat
Extra-thick mat that cushions the knees and backs while stretching.
TRX 36” Foam Roller
A firm foam roller that’s not too aggressive but still targets sore muscles.
Transparent Labs BULK Pre-Workout
Scientifically-backed ingredients and dosages, along with 200 mg of caffeine.
Xiaomi Smart Band 8
Stylish fitness band that tracks your heart rate, sleep, and workouts all day.
AbMat Hip Thrust Pad
Well-made pad that helps take pressure off the pelvis during hip thrusts.
Wall Control Pegboard
Keeps resistance bands, jump ropes, and more right where you can see them.
8 Best Fitness Gifts For Tech Lovers
Ozeri Pronto Kitchen Scale
Stylish, inexpensive kitchen scale that comes in a variety of colors.
WHOOP Band
A robust wearable that tracks sleep, activity strain, and more.
Future Membership
A training app that pairs members with an actual human coach.
Sonos Roam Speakers
A portable speaker with big sound for workouts anywhere.
Apple Airpods Pro
Noise-canceling earbuds that stay put and sound great in the gym.
Tonal 2
Wall-mounted strength machine with AI coaching and digital resistance.
Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL Multisport GPS Watch
A tri-friendly GPS watch built for smooth tracking across sports.
Oura Ring
A minimalist ring that tracks sleep and recovery with precision.
Best Holiday Fitness Gift Deals
Plunge *EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE*
Use code GGR to save $150 at Plunge (code is stackable with other discounts!)
Flybird Fitness *EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE*
Use code GGR20 to save 20% off your purchase at Flybird Fitness
Force USA *EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE*
Diamondback Fitness *EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE*
Get 10% off your order with code GGR10.
The Diamondback 1260sc Indoor Cycle is 35% off (45% off if you use our code) and includes free shipping during the sitewide holiday promotion (ends 12/31/22)
REP Fitness
Through Dec. 17, REP is giving you the chance to win a $4,000 home gym! The brand also has a sales page where you can score deals on some of your favorite REP Fitness Equipment.
Horizon Fitness
Horizon Fitness December deals include:
For a limited time get the T101 for $649, valid through 12/12 (use code HOLIDAYT101)
Get a free mat + shipping when purchasing the 7.0AT for $999 (use code DECMAT)!
Also get best of web price (save 10%) on the EX59 and 7.0AE + free shipping with code HOL10!
Horizon Fitness is also offering 0% APR Financing on all home cardio equipment! Use the below assets to advertise these great offers!
CITYROW
Through Dec. 24, get $250 off plus free shipping from CITYROW.
Eleiko
Eleiko is offering 10% off on orders over $5,000 and free shipping on orders over $500 through the end of the month. The brand also just added the XF 80 line, which is all 25% off.
Under Armour
Under Armour deals include discounts up to 60 percent or more on select fleece and other apparel.
Echelon Fitness
Echelon is running a promo to give you a free Apple Watch or iPad (with the purchase of any smart fitness equipment with a 1-year membership). The offer is good through Dec. 23.
MYX Fitness
When you use the code HOLIDAY 100 on MYX Fitness, you save $100 on your bike, secure free shipping and get a free weight rack! All in, that’s $450 in value!
Reebok
Reebok has a lot going on through Jan. 31:
☆12/10/2021 – 12/14/2021: Green Monday: Take 40% off Sitewide, 45% off for Members at Reebok with code JOYFUL
☆12/10/2021 – 12/24/2021: Green Monday: Buy a Reebok $50 Gift Card for Just $40 with code ECARD
☆12/15/2021 – 12/24/2021: Buy More Save More: 30% off 1-2 Items, 40% off 3 Items, 50% off 4+ Items at Reebok with code SAVEMORE
☆12/15/2021 – 12/23/2021: 50% off Last Minute Gifts at Reebok with code GIFT
☆12/24/2021 – 1/31/2022: Reebok’s End of Season Sale with code GETDOWN
Adidas
Through Dec. 31, Adidas is offering up to 40% off apparel, shoes and gear. You can also get a $50 gift card for $50! No code needed!
Nike
Save up to 50% off new markdowns from Nike!
The brand notes the following shipping deadlines:
- Order by 12/15 to have products delivered by 12/24
- Order by 12/21 for 2-Day Express
- Order by 12/22 for Next-Day Shipping
MAXPRO
Purchase from MAXPRO before Jan. 31 and get three free months of the brand’s premium app!
MIRROR
From now until Dec. 29, MIRROR is offering $500 off + free shipping (a $750 value) using code MIRRORGIFT21!
Hydrow
Shop the Merry and Bright package from Hydrow! Get $200 off the rower, a free mat ($90) and free standard delivery ($150), over $400 in savings, when you purchase now!
Transparent Lab
Get 15% off gift cards to Transparent Lab with code GIFT15.
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Best Fitness Gifts FAQs
What to gift someone who enjoys working out?
It depends on what type of exercise they like to do. For example, a weightlifter would appreciate a pair of FatGripz or a new container of protein powder. A runner, on the other hand, might like a new pair of running shoes or electrolytes.
What is a good gift for a fitness instructor?
A good gift would be a water bottle so they can remain hydrated, or a new pair of stylish workout clothes.
What does every gym rat need?
Every gym rat needs a quality shaker bottle or water bottle, gym apparel, and a good pair of workout shoes.

