36 Fitness Gifts for All Types of Exercisers in 2023
Since we’re always testing the latest in fitness and wellness at SELF, it shouldn’t be a surprise that we get a certain thrill from curating the best fitness gifts. On our lists you’ll find SELF Certified, editor-approved products and services, as well as plenty of other wellness devices and fitness favorites we’ve covered over the years. These gifts can help everyone on your list streamline their workouts, round out their home gyms, and add fun, new accessories to their lives.
Ahead, we’ve selected a wide array of delightful and useful fitness gift ideas for every kind of exercise devotee, including hard-core runners, at-home exercisers who live in tiny apartments, and outdoor recreationalists. You’ll find easy-to-wear activewear dresses, sweat-resistant earbuds, soothing massagers for post-workout recovery and self-care, and fitness trackers—all from popular brands like Nike, Lululemon, Bala, Outdoor Voices, Apple, Therabody, and more.
For more present picks, check out all of the best gift ideas of 2023.
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Theragun Mini
You can’t go wrong with a percussive massager that breaks up tightened fasciae, eases sore muscles, and is small enough to pack in a backpack. Did we mention it's a SELF Home Fitness Award winner?
- Hoka4
Hoka Ora Recovery Slide 3
Made with the brand’s signature impact-absorbing foam, Hoka’s chunky recovery slides are a relief to slip on after an intense run or workout.
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Nekteck Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager
This SELF Fave personal neck and back massager makes an excellent gift for avid exercisers and stressed-out people alike. It comes equipped with eight massage nodes and a relaxing heating function to soothe their whole upper body.
- Apple6
Apple Watch Ultra
Simultaneously a reliable activity tracker and a wearable gadget that’ll keep them up-to-date on the group chat, the SELF Certified Apple Watch Ultra is an obvious choice for the fitness fan. The water-resistant smartwatch tracks sleep and heart rate, and it has geographic location-orienting technology for hikers and backpackers that works without cell signal.
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A&F YPB Curve Love 7/8 Legging
These SELF Activewear Award–winning ultra high-rise leggings have a hidden interior pocket for keys and a subtle V-shaped seaming that highlights the butt.
Available in sizes XXS to XXL.
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- Gymshark9
Gymshark Small Everyday Gym Bag
Here’s a gym bag that’s roomy and handsome enough to double as a work bag. Inside is a zippered pouch that keeps sweaty clothes from stinking up the rest of their stuff, as well as enough space for shoes or a laptop.
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Bowflex Selecttech Adjustable Weight
Clear the clutter of a stacked bench with this adjustable kettlebell that transitions from 8 to 40 pounds with the twist of a dial.
- Nike12
Nike Yoga Dri-FIT Women's Fleece Hoodie (Plus Size)
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Beats Powerbeats Pro
The hooked design of these SELF Home Fitness Award–winning Beats earbuds prevents them from slipping out during higher-intensity workouts.
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The Wave Tool
Designed by physical therapists, this palm-size, low-tech SELF Fave massager will break up muscle tension with the nine different massage surfaces on its body.
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Lululemon The Mat 5mm
A must-have for anyone who sweats a lot (like, a lot a lot), this SELF Home Fitness Award–winning workout mat has a moisture-absorbent, grippy top layer.
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- Free People19
Bala Power Ring (10-lb.)
A fun twist on your typical gym accessory, the Bala ring is weighted to help elevate squats, lunges, and other moves.
Available in 5, 8, 10, and 15 pounds at Bala.
- Amazon20
Kettle Gryp
This handy tool turns any dumbbell into a kettlebell, saving the owner money and space on their strength-training routine.
- Amazon22
Tangram Smart Jump Rope Rookie
For a heart-rate-pumping boost, this smart jump rope has an app that not only tracks performance metrics but offers guided workouts too.
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Fitbit Versa 4
Calling all busy bees who can’t stop moving. This SELF Home Fitness Award–winning fitness tracker measures how tired and stressed your giftee may be and tracks their activity all day long.
- Alo Yoga25
Alo Uplifting Yoga Block
Yoga blocks like this one can deepen stretches and provide additional support during balancing poses, making it essential for vinyasa newbies and seasoned yoga lovers alike.
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Outdoor Voices The Exercise Dress
The SELF editor–tested OV exercise dress is a breezy, throw-it-on-and-go piece of activewear with its built-in shorts and pockets.
Available in sizes XXS to XXXL.
- Nordstrom28
Supergoop! Mineral Sunscreen Starter Set
Former SELF commerce writer Tiffany Dodson described Supergoop!’s sweat-resistant, reef-safe Play sunscreen as “just as creamy and lightweight as some of my favorite moisturizers” and noted that it works great as a two-in-one face and body sunscreen. Your giftee can get the SPF as part of this gift set, which features the everyday essentials for anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors.
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Triggerpoint Grid Foam Roller
Sore muscles, tense shoulders, and fatigued calves are no match for this trainer-approved, award-winning foam roller. Its design creates a range of densities so that it can better roll out kinks and knots.
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- Papier32
Papier My Wellness Journal
Gift any mindfulness enthusiast this pretty journal so they can track workouts, set fitness goals, monitor their sleep, and more.
- FabFitFun34
FabFitFun Gift Subscription
FabFitFun’s quarterly fitness subscription box delivers fun seasonal goodies ranging from athleisure to skin care to snacks.
Cost: $60 per box if you opt for a seasonal plan; $55 if you sign up for an annual subscription. Gift cards start at $50.
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Future Gift Membership
A subscription to this app gives access to a personal training routine structured just for your giftee based on their preferences and fitness goals. SELF commerce writer Sarah Madaus reviewed Future and was especially impressed by how personalized and high-tech it was; when she wasn’t sure whether she was doing a move correctly, she could record herself and send it to her assigned coach for feedback (and would receive a demo of the right form).
Cost: Gift subscriptions start at $149 for one month of training.
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