The Ultimate Guide for Health and Fitness Gifts for Any Occasion (2025)

If your loved one likes a lot of resistance in their training, these Fringe Sports Resistance Bands will suit their needs. Providing up to 175 pounds of resistance from the largest band, this set of six bands will be great for warm-ups, mobility work, and high-repetition resistance training.

About $45 will net your loved one a 20-pound slam ball from REP Fitness. This slam ball features a double-thick durable shell with a textured exterior. Backed by a one-year warranty for home use, your loved one will get plenty of slams out of this strength-training tool.

These wrist wraps are ideal for versatile training—supportive for heavy lifting and flexible enough for CrossFit and conditioning. They’re 20 or 27.5 inches long, come in six different colors, and are sure to satisfy any fitness lover’s style.

These ultra-stretchy knee wraps are suitable for any size and multiple training modes for the fitness fanatic in your life. They easily adjust to your needs; keep them looser for Olympic lifts, or tighten them for heavy squats.

Keep your loved one’s grip strong during their training with this pack of chalk blocks from Rogue. Made of pure magnesium carbonate, Rogue Gym Chalk comes in a pound of eight 2-ounce blocks, applying to their hands easily and improving grip strength through sweaty home workouts.

Does your loved one like to pull heavy weights from the floor? Gymreapers has the lifting straps for them. Available in multiple colors, these cotton straps are padded with neoprene and are extremely comfortable. These traditional straps are great for deadlifts and Olympic lifting.

These adjustable dumbbells were made with durability in mind. Your loved one will enjoy how heavy these dumbbells can go—80 pounds—and also that they’re covered by a one-year warranty for drops. Although you shouldn’t drop them on purpose, they’ll handle some impact unscathed.

Built to last, the Bells of Steel Olympic Weightlifting Bar has a limited lifetime warranty. With an impressive 240K tensile strength, this bar has knurled markings for both Olympic lifting and powerlifting, although the needle bearings and snap ring make it ideal for the Olympic lifts.

If the fitness enthusiast in your life likes to drop weights, then they’ll need some bumper plates. These bumper plates are great because they’re durable and provide a dead bounce. Additionally, the 10-pound plates are thicker, making them more durable in high-repetition workouts.

If your loved one has the wall space, you can mount this pull-up bar to help train their body. With an adjustable depth, this pull-up bar can remain compact, or expand to suit more dynamic movements, like kipping pull-ups or bar muscle-ups. Its 400-pound capacity will hold most anyone, too.

If your loved one needs a little bit of support for their core during lifting, the 2POOD Straight Belt will supply it. This 4-inch wide belt is acceptable for Olympic weightlifting, and also comes in a variety of colors and patterns to suit their personality, style, and singlet.

These compressive knee sleeves can be purchased in three different thicknesses and multiple sizes. Available in a good range of color options, too, you can make sure to get the perfect fit (and style) for your loved one, providing plenty of support through tough home workouts.

This mini massage gun from Therabody is the perfect gift for sore muscles. This triangular massage gun can fit in virtually any gym bag and has three speeds, as well as 120 minutes of battery life from a single charge.

The Plunge is one of our favorite cold tubs with regulated water temperature and built-in filtration. It makes a luxe gift for anyone into recovery and the potential mental and physical benefits of cold water exposure.

Our favorite acupressure mat promotes muscle recovery, relaxation, and mindfulness. This gift will blow your friends and family with the intensity and blood flow that comes from each session.

For anyone seeking the ultimate relaxation, give them the Luminar 2-person sauna, which is one of our go-to choices for home saunas. It’s got room for two people and heats up to 170 degrees F with multiple infrared heaters throughout the cabin.

You can’t go wrong with the gift of Tiger Balm. It’s a classic pain relieving cream that provides the warming sensation of cinnamon and the cooling sensation of menthol to relieve sore muscles from any exercise.

Give the gift of self-care with this portable red light therapy device from NovaaLab. It can be used on nearly any part of the body and is ideal for folks with chronic pain, nagging injuries, and inflammation.

Epsom salt makes an excellent gift for folks who lift, run, or have demanding jobs. Dr. Teal’s is our favorite brand because it smells great, works fast, and reduces both soreness and inflammation.

This is one of the best mid-range treadmills that we often recommend, and the running fanatic in your life will love it, too. This commercial-grade treadmill has a wide running deck that can incline or decline, making it a versatile treadmill that can provide a challenge.

Easy to wheel with no power required, this fan bike from Titan Fitness will work anywhere in your loved one’s home gym. With pre-programmed workouts in its LCD console, the fan bike will provide them with a challenge, as well as a holder for a water bottle or smartphone.

If your family member or loved one enjoys a full-body workout with tons of cardio, then we suggest the Concept2 RowErg. This rower has a frame able to support larger athletes, and it’s built to endure lots of use, making it a great gift that’ll last for years.

This compact weight sled from Freak Athlete is great for sprints, pushing or pulling the sled. With a 540-pound weight capacity, your loved one will be able to move some weight with this machine. With a small footprint, it won’t take up much space in their home gym while not in use, either.

The Rogue Plate Carrier is a durable, yet comfortable, weighted vest that’s made for functional fitness and conditioning workouts. Able to hold up to 20-pound armor plates, this plate carrier is sure to add sufficient challenge to any bodyweight exercise.

This treadmill is able to fit under most standing desks with ease, and can fold in half like a briefcase for storage. With maximum walking speeds of 4 miles per hour, this treadmill is perfect for your loved one to get a little exercise in during the workday.

These tapered joggers from Lululemon are made for multiple modes of training, and will feel great during your loved one’s workout. With water-resistant and abrasion-resistant fabric, the License to Train Joggers are durable enough for any barbell or HIIT workout.

If the running enthusiast in your life likes to run in dim or dark light, then the Brooks Run Visible Tights will help keep them safe with material placed to provide 360 degrees of reflection. Made for cooler weather, the fabric and minimal inseams will keep you comfy.

With three different inseams to choose from—and 11 colors—the Ten Thousand Interval Shorts are fantastic in providing versatile workout apparel for men that’ll suit their style. The minimalist design provides four-way stretch in its material, sure to stay comfortable during exercise.

Semi-competitive triathlete Amanda Capritto audibly gasped the second she tried the FLEO Signature Shorts. “FLEO’s ‘Bounce’ fabric is ultra-soft and stretchy, and the high-rise waist and 4-inch inseam provide full coverage with more-than-adequate range of motion,” Amanda says.

Buff headbands are excellent for runners because they wick sweat away from the face and keep flyaways at bay. This Buff headband is also an ideal for trail runner and road runners because this headband has UPF-50 protection against UV rays.

Whether going for a trail run, or just running to work, this backpack from Osprey is a great choice for your loved one. With a load capacity of 13 liters, this breathable backpack is able to hold enough for small runs, or to carry your laptop for office commuting.

Your loved one won’t have enough fingers and toes to count the number of colorways for this stylish cross-trainer. With a responsive midsole and great tread on the outsole, this CrossFit shoe is made to be pretty good at running as well. The breathable upper helps keep their feet comfortable, too.

If your loved one is looking for a solid and stable lifting shoe for heavy strength training, then look no further than the latest Nike Romaleos. These lifters have a wide, raised heel to provide a stable foundation for squats and lifts off the floor—and with plenty of colorways, too.

These are the shoes you’ll want to get to the friend in your life who just wants to run. They’re extremely comfortable, as well as durable, perfect for longer endurance runs. With an array of colors and patterns available, you’ll be able to find the right one for their style.

If your loved one likes to be conscious about what they’re putting in their bodies, then they’ll love Legion Whey+. This protein is sourced from dairy farms that practice sustainable farming and keep their livestock in the best conditions. Plus, there are 15 flavors to choose from.

Ritual plant-based protein is an excellent protein choice for the vegans in your life who prioritize high-quality ingredients. It’s made from organic pea protein and it’s third-party tested, non-GMO, and has traceable ingredients. Just be aware that Ritual is a subscription-based company.

Free from additives, this creatine supplement provides 5 grams of creatine monohydrate per serving. This supplement contains no additional ingredients and can be easily stacked with other supplements. This creatine comes unflavored but is also available in 3 flavors at a slightly higher price point.

If your loved one is looking for something different for their supplement stack, try this unique pre-workout from Onnit. Alpha Brain is a pre-workout that uses ashwagandha extract for added focus during intense training. There are two flavors available; Tiger’s Blood is our favorite.

Legion Recharge helps with muscle recovery and is formulated with ingredients shown to increase muscle strength, improve recovery, and reduce muscle soreness. Recharge is free from artificial ingredients and sweeteners and comes in four flavors, including an unflavored option.

This third-party-tested brand supplies a great product for your loved one’s hydration, as this supplement provides all five electrolytes. Hydrate v3 is available in six flavors, and has a bit of added taurine for focus in the gym.

These grips are perfect whether your loved one likes deadlifts, dumbbell work, or pull-ups. Whatever their fitness goals are, JerkFit Death Grips will help strengthen their grip in their strength training. This will fit most any strength athlete, too, as they come in three sizes.

To help with shin splints or muscle soreness, give the runner in your life these calf compression sleeves from Zensah. Made with a V-shaped ribbing to help relieve shin splints, these sleeves also come in an array of different color options and patterns as well.

For a protein smoothie to stay fresh through a long workout, get your loved one this stainless steel shaker cup. Available in seven colors, this shaker bottle holds up to 36 ounces and can keep beverages cold for over 30 hours—perfect for a long workout or all-day outing.

This fitness tracker provides data for beginners and advanced athletes alike. Measuring heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and more, the Whoop band is worn like a smartwatch on the wrist. Ideal for the active data junkie in your life, the Whoop 4.0 comes in many different colors, too.

The Oura Ring is the ideal gift for your fitness friends who want basic activity and sleep tracking without adding one more screen to their life. It syncs to your smartphone and tracks data like your heart rate, calories, steps, body temperature, and sleep cycles.

With several color options available on Amazon, these sleek wireless earbuds from Jabra have Bluetooth connectivity, great for your loved one’s workout or run. With a secure fit, these earbuds will stay put through any exercise during their 7.5 hours of battery life (28 with the case).

If the fitness fanatic in your life likes the latest fitness tech, they’ll get a kick out of the all-in-one smart home gym by Tonal. Using digital resistance up to 200 pounds, they’re sure to get a challenging workout, tailored to their needs and customized by AI.

If they’re looking for a more high-end experience from their cardio machine, then the Hydrow Wave is the gift for your loved one. With beginner-friendly options, this smart rower has an HD touchscreen display and access to guided rowing workouts displaying on-location scenic rows.

The hottest tech gift is the Apple Watch. And it’s not just because it’s an extension of the iPhone. It also has advanced heart rate monitoring, automatic fitness tracking, fall detection, and ability to sense irregular heart rhythm.

With a smooth user interface, your loved one will see serious gains with this virtual training app. They’ll be able to choose their coach based on fitness goals and will receive workout programs designed to work around your fitness equipment, goals, and fitness levels.

If your loved one needs some guidance in their strength training, then consider gifting them JuggernautAI. Using factors such as bodyweight, training history, current strength levels, goals, and training schedule, this app creates a strength training program designed for ultimate gains.

Perfect for the fitness lover in your life who likes variety in their routine, Train Hard provides different workout tracks, including CrossFit, bodybuilding and functional training, and EMOM workouts.

HelloFresh makes a great gift for busy couples and families. With 6 different meal plans and 40 weekly recipes to choose from, you’ll never have to wonder what’s for dinner! We also like that HelloFresh sources food from U.S. farmers.

This meal kit delivery service has been certified organic; each meal kit can serve two, four, or six people, perfect for families. With 32 meal kits to choose from each week, your loved one will have plenty of variety. Plus, they deliver almost anywhere in the continental U.S.

If your loved one just needs something to heat and eat, Factor75 is for them. They offer keto-friendly meals, but also other menu plans that they’ll be able to mix and match. Plus, they can order up to 18 meals a week—great if they find themselves on the go often.