Since we’re always testing the latest in fitness and wellness at SELF, it should come as no surprise that we get a certain thrill from curating the best fitness gifts every year. On our list this holiday season, you’ll find lots of SELF Certified, editor-approved products and services, as well as plenty of other wellness devices and fitness favorites we’ve charted throughout the years (including our 2022 SELF Home Fitness Award winners). These can help everyone on your list keep up their routines and round out their home gyms—from under-the-desk exercisers to ugly (read: trendy) recovery shoes to sweat-ready earbuds.
Ahead, we’ve selected a wide array of delightful and useful fitness gift ideas for every kind of workout devotee, including hard-core runners, fitness lovers who live in tiny apartments, outdoor recreationalists, and new moms who love to move. You’ll find easy-to-wear exercise dresses, handy home gym equipment, soothing massagers for post-workout recovery (and a little self-care), and fitness trackers that help them meet their goals—all from popular brands like Nike, Lululemon, Bala, Outdoor Voices, Apple, Therabody, and more. Keep in mind: December is basically upon us, so the sooner you order for holiday gifts, the less you have to stress about shipping delays.
For more present picks, check out all of the best gift ideas of 2022.
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Theragun Mini
You can’t go wrong with this fitness gift idea: this Theragun Mini, a percussive massager that breaks up tightened fascia, eases sore muscles, and is small enough to pack in a backpack. Did we mention it’s a SELF Home Fitness Award winner—and on sale for Black Friday?
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Amazon
Tangram Smart Jump Rope Rookie
Their cardio routine will get a fun, heart-rate-pumping boost with this smart jump rope. Its integrated app not only tracks performance metrics but offers guided workouts too (a nice bonus if your friend is just getting started as a jumper).
