The Best Gifts for Fitness Fans

These ideas are bound to make any workout warrior happy this holiday season.


The holidays are always a time of relaxing, indulging a little and not worrying too much about a wellness routine. Come New Year’s Day, though, many of us are looking to get back on track. Why not help the fitness buff in your life get a jump start with some new gear? Here are five great gift options for fitness fans.

Liddle Speaker

Out just in time for the holidays, the Liddle Speaker by D3 Products is the world's first magnetic Bluetooth portable speaker that can be attached to any surface and is compatible with all devices. No matter where you choose to work out, the tiny speakers provide 360 degrees of amazing surround sound. You can blast some tunes or stream a workout class at home, in a hotel room or even on the beach. Available with Prime shipping on Amazon for $29.99.

LARQ Water Bottle

LARQ's reusable intelligent-cleaning water bottle offers access to clean drinking water wherever on-the-go wellness enthusiasts seek out their latest adventure. The innovative technology featured in LARQ bottles helps eliminate up to 99.99 percent of bio-contaminants in just 60 seconds. With a variety of sleek colorways, including the new Eucalyptus Green, and personalization options, the LARQ Bottle is perfect for those who love hiking or staying fit on the road. Plus, it's a sleek bottle to bring to the gym. Available for $95 (17 oz) and $118 (25 oz) at livelarq.com.

Technogym Fitness Bench

Although on the pricier side, the Technogym Fitness Bench is an incredible option for fitness lovers. Why? Well, it's basically an entire gym in one compact bench. It comes with elastic bands, dumbbells, weighted knuckles and a training mat packed into the size of a small coffee table. It has every tool you need to complete 200 exercises and reach your fitness goals. Available on technogym.com from $1,390.

Hammerhead Karoo 2 Cycling Computer

If you have an avid cyclist in your life, look no further than the best gift they could open this holiday season: Hammerhead's Karoo 2. This cycling computer combines cutting-edge technology with the best maps and navigation software on the market. You can track performance metrics and have top-notch navigation capabilities to explore new routes. No wonder gold-medal-winning triathlete Flora Duffy and four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome both swear by it. Bonus: the company is offering a limited-time trade-in, trade-up program where you can trade in your cycling computer and get up to $170 off Karoo 2.

Available on Hammerhead.io.

Allbirds Performance Collection

You can never go wrong with workout clothes for that special someone who loves a good sweat session. And Allbirds's newest drop is a stellar option. The performance collection includes six pieces, including Natural Leggings ($98) and Bike Shorts ($68) made from a blend of silky smooth eucalyptus tree fiber and superfine merino wool. The lightweight jersey material is naturally moisture wicking, odor reducing and thermoregulating. Not to mention, the collection comes in sleek, basic color options that are bound to work with any workout attire. Available on Allbirds.com.


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Jordi Lippe-McGraw

JORDI LIPPE-MCGRAW

Jordi Lippe-McGraw is a Contributing Editor for SI Swimsuit covering all things lifestyle from travel and beauty to entertainment and wellness. Over her nearly 15-year-long journalism career, her work has appeared in the New York Times, WSJ Magazine, Forbes, and more. Plus, she’s appeared on TV shows such as Wendy Williams, TODAY, E!, and MSNBC for her expertise. Jordi's personal passion for travel has brought her to over 50 countries on all 7 continents, including Antarctica at 5 months pregnant. She's also an avid penguin and truffle lover.