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Here’s What To Get Every Fitness Enthusiast On Your List This Year (No Matter Your Budget)

by Anna Buckman

Updated: November 24, 2020

Originally Published: November 24, 2020

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There’s never been a better time to shop for a great fitness gift. With so many perfecting their at-home workout routine and home gyms, you know many on your list would love a trendy new piece of equipment, tool, or studio membership. Luckily, there's always something new and exciting in the world of fitness, so finding the perfect gift for the gym frequenter in your life is possible — and now, it's easy too, thanks to the list ahead.

And no, you don't have to spend a ton to impress. While there are certainly plenty of machines and luxe pieces worth splurging on (a few of which have been included below), there's an equal amount of gift-worthy pieces under $250, $100, and even $50 that are trendy, useful, and cool enough for even the most discerning of fitness enthusiasts. And, yes, many of them will even fit nicely under a tree or into a spacious stocking.

Ahead, TZR's 25 gifting picks to suit every budget and lots of workout styles to make your shopping a little bit easier this year.

We only include products that have been independently selected by The Zoe Report's editorial team. However, we may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article.

Fitness Gifts: If Your Budget's Under $50

Fleece Beanie

Perfect for the outdoor runner or hiker, this beanie is made with recycled PrimoFleece bits and pieces and features six-panel construction for warmth and RecPoly lining for breathability.

Big Dipper Mineral Bath

Bathing Culture

Big Dipper Mineral Bath

If you know someone who truly has every piece of fitness equipment known to man, opt for a gift that will help them recover from their workouts instead, like Bathing Culture's mineral bath salts.

Resistance Band

Resistance Band

An easy and inexpensive tool for a number of exercises, these bands are an at-home workout essential.

Mini Infinity Roll

Mini Infinity Roll

If your friend has a whole routine dedicated just to their foam roller, complete their collection with this cute mini one that they can take on the go.

Fast & Free Run Belt

Fast & Free Run Belt

Confusingly enough, a lot of leggings and shorts aren't made with pockets, so if you know a runner who's always complaining about that fact, solve their problem permanently with Lululemon's well-designed run belt.

Fitness Gifts: If Your Budget's Under $100

Home Exercise Barre

Home Exercise Barre

Skip the hassle of building an actual barre into your wall and buy this exercise barre instead — it will give your loved one the same experience as their beloved barre workout at home, but it's portable and requires zero demo.

Bangles 2 Lb. Weights

Bangles 2 Lb. Weights

Know an aspiring fitness influencer? There's no question — they need these constantly sold-out Bala bangles, which are undoubtedly one of the biggest status items to pop up on Instagram this year.

Yoga Mat: Blue Ankara

Yoga Mat: Blue Ankara

Another yoga mat is always welcome by yoga and fitness lovers alike. This one not only comes with a beautiful design, but it's cushy and is "topped with an ultra-absorbent microsuede top layer that gets grippier as you sweat."

Smart Rope LED

It's 2020, which means even jump ropes are getting high tech. This sleek option displays your jump count, and you can sync it to the Smart Gym app to track the rest of your workout stats.

Bottle Movement

Bottle Movement

If you've noticed your friend always seems to carry around the same dingy water bottle, change their life with the lightweight version of LARQ's self-cleaning, water-purifying option.

Fitness Gifts: If Your Budget's Under $250

BLAKE REGULAR RISE TECHFLEX SKORT

BLAKE REGULAR RISE TECHFLEX SKORT

Tennis fashion is beyond trendy this year, so gift your pal a piece that’s both functional and of-the-moment.

Gear 1 System

Gift your gym-going friend all the gear that will turn their home into the chicest fitness studio. This easy-to-store kit contains resistance bands, wrist and ankle straps, wall anchors, and more.

Theragun Mini

You might not be able to give a gift card for a massage this year, but you can give a Theragun mini so that your gift recipient can get muscle treatment wherever they go — no physical contact with anyone required.

Sport Open Earbuds

Sport Open Earbuds

These sweat and weather-resistant ear phones are great for the marathon runner in your life.

Kettlebell Connect 2.0

Kettlebell Connect 2.0

Apartment dwellers will love this kettlebell, which is digitally adjustable up to almost 50 pounds — i.e. no need to stock an entire set in your tiny space.

Fitness Gifts: If Your Budget's Under $500

BOARD30 MINI

Your loved one might not be going to their Pilates classes anymore, but they can still get some of the benefits at home with this BOARD30 MINI, which takes up almost zero space and features a wooden platform with molded mat, resistance tubes, a set of handles and ankle straps, and flat resistance bands.

The Machine

As a self-proclaimed squat enthusiast, I can personally say this machine has changed my life — it's small, easy to store, and so simple to use. Plus, it delivers results fast, and it's great for busy workout enthusiasts because it only requires about 10 minutes a day.

Ripstop Nylon Color-Block Duffle Bag

Ripstop Nylon Color-Block Duffle Bag

Upgrade that worn-out duffle bag your favorite fitness enthusiast is always carrying with Tory Sport's luxe, '70s-inspired version (it can also double as a carry-on, once people start traveling again).

Black Training Mid Puffer Jacket

Adidas X Stella Mccartney

Black Training Mid Puffer Jacket

With temperatures dropping, this puffer jacket will keep any outdoor fitness lover cozy, warm, and stylish.

XXL Wavemaster Training Bag

XXL Wavemaster Training Bag

Get a full-body cardio workout with this tough-as-nails training bag.

Fitness Gifts: If Your Budget's Unlimited

At-Home Bike

This trendy bike is a favorite of Kaley Cuoco and Julianne Hough.

Cashmere Gym Ball

Cashmere Gym Ball

Yes, Loro Piana has a wellness line and yes, it includes a $2,000 cashmere gym ball (that features a waterproof, stain resistant finish, mind you — so you can actually use it).

Infrared Mat

You've seen those sleeping-bag-like sauna blankets? HigherDOSE now makes an infrared mat to help calm and fight inflammation without having to indulge in a major sweat session.

Stretch-Jersey Leggings

Stretch-Jersey Leggings

The fashion girl in your life will love these leggings that are both trendy and workout-friendly.

Tonal

It's rare that anyone *actually* wants a big set of weights adding clutter to their apartment, and Tonal's machine largely solves that issue. Its digital weight system can deliver 200 pounds of resistance, and it's all in a small, wall-mounted device that won't take up a ton of space and coaches you through every workout.

This article was originally published on November 24, 2020