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Buying a gift for the fitness lover in your life is no walk in the park. When it comes to gift-gifting, those who are of the active persuasion are notoriously tricky to cater for – the old adage of chocolates simply won’t do. To help you make an informed choice, we’ve selected our top fitness gifts for this year, covering everything from equipment and apparel to smartwatches and subscriptions. Whether they are a runner, lifter, athlete or cyclist, your loved one will be well on their way to achieving their fitness goals with any of these products. Below, you’ll find the ultimate list of fitness gifts to take performance to the next level.
How Man of Many Chose the Best Fitness Gift Ideas
With more than 10 years of experience testing, reviewing and reporting on the best fitness goods in the business, Man of Many’s editors are sticklers for research and certainly know a thing or two about breaking a sweat. This list of gift ideas was curated through the personal experience of experts, alongside extensive online research from fitness retailers and stores. Each product on this list was checked by the Man of Many staff prior to publication for the official tick of approval. You can review our editorial policy here surrounding how we maintain our independence in our editorial reviews.
Best Fitness Gifts at a Glance
- For runners: ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32
- For lifters: Therabody Theragun Mini (3rd Gen)
- For the tech-focused: Eight Sleep Pod 5 Ultra
- Best value-for-money: Quad Lock Bicycle Mount Kit
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32
Price: AUD$280
If your loved one is getting into running, ASICS has their feet covered. The brand’s KAYANO 32 running shoes are loaded with adaptive technology, including a unique ‘4D guidance system’. This feature helps to provide on-demand stability when out on the track, which, when combined with the hybrid ASICSGRIP outsole, makes for a seriously supported run.
ASICS has also added adaptive guidance and moderate stability to the new KAYANO 32 models, courtesy of the premium cushioning. This handy addition helps to maximise your comfort during and after your run. This is crucial because nothing triggers regret or makes it more challenging to turn running into a habit quite like the sore feet that come from completing even just a few kilometres in the wrong shoes.
This running shoe is probably more catered to the advanced athlete, but the immense cushioning and lightweight design are flexible enough to work with any experience level. Each shoe also boasts a reinforced tongue wing along the arch, which provides additional comfort and support.
Therabody Theragun Mini (3rd Gen)
Price: AUD$349
If muscle recovery is something the fitness lover in your life often complains about, Therabody has you sorted. The health technology company has a range of top-tier products designed to stimulate muscle recovery, increase circulation post-workout and reduce muscle fatigue. While you could go for any one of the brand’s massge guns, we’re big fans of the Theragun Mini. Light, robust and extra portable, this iteration of the best-selling massage tool is the ultimate gym bag essential, especially for high-performance athletes.
The product works by using quick, powerful pulses to help relax muscles and improve blood flow. By targeting deep muscle tissues, the Theragun is able to reduce stiffness and discomfort, allowing you to recover faster. Best of all, you can also customise the Theragun Mini with a range of scientifically designed attachments. The dampender attachment works to reduce aches and pains in tender areas, while the thumb attachment is great for targeting the lower back and other areas that require more precise treatment. Whatever your loved one’s ailment, the Theragun Mini will sort them out.
Eight Sleep Pod 5 Ultra
Price: AUD$4,748
The world’s premier sleep-tech device, Eight Sleep’s Pod 5 Ultra, revolutionises the way you think about rest. Described as the first fully immersive sleep system, this futuristic product offers real-time biometric tracking, data collection for improved metrics, and a swathe of artificial intelligence-backed features. Most notably, the Pod 5 Ultra can automatically adjust temperature to maximise your sleep performance, optimising health and delivering the ultimate nighttime conditions.
All of this comes courtesy of Eight Sleep’s unique connected hub. The mattress essentially pulls water from the hub and circulates it through a complicated network of tubes within the cover. The result is a completely customisable, temperature-controlled environment that you can adjust manually or have the Pod 5 Ultra do on its own. If sleep is a big issue for your partner, the Eight Sleep Pod 5 Ultra is a gift they will absolutely love.
Whoop MG Fitness Band
Price: AUD$299 per year
Earlier this year, fitness tracking company Whoop unveiled its most intricate and advanced product to date, the Whoop MG. We were lucky enough to get our hands on it at the time and it must be said, this fitness tracking is unlike any other we’ve used before. The MG (which stands for medical grade) comes with a host of new biometric capabilities, along with a swathe of updated membership tiers: Whoop One (AUD$299 per year), Whoop Peak (AUD$419 per year), and Whoop Life (AUD$629 per year).
As our own Dean Blake wrote, the Whoop MG has been created with the goal of delivering more medically relevant insights to users. To that end, the device’s clasp has an integrated ECG meter that can deliver on-demand readings, detect signs of atrial fibrillation, a leading cause of stroke, and provide notifications if your heart begins beating irregularly. These two new pieces of hardware also coming alongside an improved software experience in the Whoop Companion App. For one, Whoop’s big new feature is the addition of ‘Healthspan’—a collection of nine different biometric indicators that are used to calculate an estimated ‘Whoop Age’, as well as a ‘Pace of Aging’.
Nike Pegasus 41
Price: AUD$190
It’s no secret that Nike is adept at making great running shoes, but the Pegasus 41 is arguably the brand’s best-value offering. Aside from being ridiculously good-looking and arriving in a multitude of eye-catching hues, the running shoes are also loaded with responsive cushioning for a premium experience. The lightweight design is crafted from sustainable materials, with Nike utilising recycled materials from post-consumer and/or post-manufactured waste in the construction process.
Best of all, they feature dual Air Zoom units and a ReactX foam midsole, which is ideal for hitting the track and running on harder surfaces. Whether your loved one is an experienced long-distance champion or they are just getting involved with their local run club, the Nike Pegasus 41 shoes are a great gift for runners.
Quad Lock Bicycle Mount Kit
Price: From AUD$74.98
There is nothing worse than securing your phone to a mount only to have it slide off mid-ride and smash into a million pieces. Enter Quad Lock. The Australian company has dropped a range of ultra-robust and highly durable products designed to tackle whatever life throws at you. The Bicycle Mount Kits for iPhone, Samsung and practically any other phone, are among the lightest, strongest and most secure smartphone bike mounts on the market.
The mounts feature Quad Lock’s patented dual-stage lock and are crafted from a tough, polycarbonate core. Throw in the impact-absorbing TPU edge-to-edge outer shell for added protection, and you’ve got an ultra-reliable addition for any cyclist or off-road trail-rider
Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life, by Arnold Schwarzenegger
Price: AUD$36.04
When you’ve enjoyed as much success in the bodybuilding, political and film arenas as Arnold Schwarzenegger has, people start asking you for advice. In Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life, the hulking legend reveals the mantra that helped him achieve his goals, outlining steps for personal growth and fulfilment. Written with his uniquely blunt but positive tone, the number one Sunday Times bestselling book takes readers on an inspirational tour through Arnold’s toolkit for a meaningful life. These tools are explained through a series of personal anecdotes, with Arnold recounting his most remarkable life-changing successes and the life-threatening failures that almost ruined him. A true story of perseverance and success, Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life is a great gift for gym lovers, self-help junkies and anyone who loves The Terminator.
Vital+ Ice Bath Pro & Ultra X2 Chiller
Price: AUD$1,895
Ice baths are all the rage at the moment, and with Vital+’s latest innovation, you can make them a reality anywhere, anytime. The Ice Bath Pro & Ultra X2 Chiller is a dedicated cold plunge pool system with an inflatable design, minimalist aesthetic, and a host of premium features. According to the brand, the cold plunge can cool to a chilling 3°C and is app-enabled, meaning it can be set and temperature adjusted from anywhere in the world.
Better yet, the inflatable ice baths are radio-frequency welded and glued, ensuring a watertight and airtight seal. Both the Barrel and Pro come with lockable lids, making them child—and pet-friendly. So, if the fitness fanatic in your life has kids or pets, this is a gift that won’t cause headaches.
Apple Watch Series 10
Price: From AUD$549
The Apple Watch Series 10 is everything you need to live a high-performance existence. Released in September 2024, this version of the highly popular smartwatch is equipped with Apple’s most powerful chipset to date. The new edition is packed with advanced health features that monitor temperature, ECG sleep, and more, alongside a string of other innovations like double-tap, new cycle and hiking features, and tools to support mental health. For gym junkies, the enhanced Workout app comes with new ways to train and track workout performance so you can effortlessly keep the rig fiercely firm.
TriggerPoint Foam Massage Ball
Price: AUD$53
Does the fitness fan in your life struggle with sore points and pain? The TriggerPoint Foam Massage Ball is a handy, cost-efficient way to tackle muscle recovery smoothly and pain-free. The five-inch ball covers large areas, providing extra leverage for hard-to-reach muscle groups like hips and shoulders. Ideal for relieving tightness and restoring movement and mobility throughout the entire body, the Triggerpoint Foam Massage Ball is lightweight, easy to use, and highly portable.
Loop Engage 2 Plus Earplugs
Price: AUD$44.95
Innovative audio company Loop Earplugs first caught global attention for its range of affordable earplugs, and the Engage 2 Plus are perhaps the best proponent of the brand’s sound credibility. The ultra-portable options feature a unique design complete with an innovative acoustic channel and mesh filter to reduce noise while keeping speech clear. Designed for socialising whilst on the go, the Engage 2 Plus filters background noise by 16dB (SNR) for more present socialising (+ 9dB with Mute). At just AUD$64.95, these earplugs aren’t going to set the world on fire, but they are a great fitness gift for someone who wants to keep the tunes rolling while they hit the track.
Engage W.I.P Series Boxing Gloves
Price: AUD$159.95
If the fitness lover in your life is a fan of hitting the pads, these boxing gloves could make for the perfect gift. The W.I.P Series Boxing Gloves from Engage Fight Gear come in a range of different sizes and weights, from 10oz all the way through to 16oz. With a clean, minimalist design, they are constructed with Moisture Protect Lining, an innovative addition that helps to pull moisture away from the skin and reduce the impact of bacteria caused by sweat. They also feature ergonomic wrist straps for a much more snug, secure fit and a thumb-protecting design.
LARQ Movement PureVis – Self-Cleaning Drink Bottle
Price: AUD$99
If your fitness fiend sick of washing their water bottle? The Movement PureVis Self-Cleaning Drink Bottle from LARQ is the ideal answer. The unqiue piece of hydration gear uses innovative non-toxic mercury-free UV-C LED technology to sanitise water and clean the inner surfaces of the bottle. With the touch of a button, the PureVis self-cleans, activating every two hours to keep your bottle fresh and stink-free. No more smelly sips when your loved one is out on a run.
Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless
Price: AUD$349
Whether they are hitting the gym or going for a cycle, Sennheiser’s ACCENTUM True Wireless earbuds are the perfect accompaniment for the fitness lover in your life. Complete with an ultra-comfortable ergonomic design and long-lasting battery life, these slick earbuds are flexible enough to work in all conditions and during all activities. The major benefit of these earbuds over others is the integration of Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, which helps to optimise performance in any environment.
Similarly, Sennheiser has equipped these headphones with a transparency mode setting that allows you to let in external sounds at the touch of a button. This way, you can interact naturally with the environment around you without needing to remove your earbuds. With up to eight hours of playtime, extendable to 28 hours with the charging case, you can rest assured the Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless will keep your loved one tuned in on their fitness activity.
Bowflex SelectTech 840 Kettlebell
Price: AUD$399
Kettlebells are excellent workout equipment, but they lack practicality. Bowflex changes the game with its adjustable feature; a simple turn of the dial allows you to switch between 8 to 40 lbs. Say goodbye to cluttering your space with multiple heavy weights. This innovative method not only saves room but also offers efficient and versatile training options.
Men’s UA Seamless Grid Short Sleeve
Price: AUD$60
It’s time to stop training in old t-shirts and level up your gym kit. Under Armour’s short-sleeved shirt uses a grid-textured fabric that gives the body ventilation where you need it most. Plus, the nearly seam-free design provides ultimate comfort while eliminating chafing. Trust us, you won’t want to work out in anything else after trying this on.
FitnessLAB Adjustable Dumbbell Set
Price: AUD$289
Whether you hate crowded gyms or simply want the ability to train at home, Fitness LAB’s Adjustable Dumbbell set is perfect for a quick pump-up. Comprising 15 weight combinations from 2.5kg to 24 kg, its durability-focused construction caters to all workout requirements. Plus, the weight’s easy adjustment and lock features mean you can break a sweat safely.
Oakley Radar EV Path Sunglasses – Matte Black with PRIZM Road
Price: AUD$301
Oakley has taken the iconic Radar sunglasses and made a few tweaks runners are going to froth. From offering a taller lens that extends the upper field of view, to the lens technology itself that improves vision in both bright light and dark shadows, your on-road sight is about to cop a giant upgrade. The durable O-Matter stress-resistant frames are extremely lightweight, and the Unobtanium padding guarantees your shades will stay in place no matter how much sweat drips from your face.
Nike Utility Power Training Duffel Bag
Price: AUD$70
Whether you’re a professional athlete or a casual exercise enthusiast, the Nike Utility Power Duffel Bag will provide spacious and secure storage throughout your fitness journey. Its durable construction keeps your belongings safe on the move, and the built-in ventilation lets your gear breathe. Additionally, the various exterior zipper pockets make organising your essentials effortless.
Garmin Fenix 6
Price: AUD$579
The Garmin Fenix is one of the best multi-sport smartwatches money can buy, bringing performance and adventure tracking as well as GPS-based mapping to just about every outdoor activity imaginable. Plus, it features an always-on 1.3″ display that’s 18 per cent larger than previous Fenix models. Best of all, this model has a bunch of pre-loaded activities ready to be taken advantage of. There are profiles for running, cycling, swimming, hiking and golfing. If your loved one is a bit of a music hound, the Garmin Fenix 6 is also able to sync to streaming services, letting them listen to music without the need for a phone.
Gymshark Lifting Straps
Price: AUD$25
We all need a little support from time to time, and Gymshark’s Lifting Straps are your best friend during those big boy lifts. The simple self-tie design means you can customise the wrist support by twisting it tighter or looser to suit your needs. Pick up a pair and jump on the gain train, friends.
Withings Body+
Price: AUD$199
Meet the smartest smart scale. Providing full body composition analysis, Body+ gives detailed insights into the impact of body fat, muscle mass, and total body water with every lifestyle change you can make. This is the perfect gift for someone looking to burn off all the silly season fun.
Things to Consider for Fitness Gifts
When it comes to fitness gift ideas, simply wrapping a bow on a new water bottle isn’t quite enough (although we’d all love that). In fact, if you want to get the special occasion right, there are a few things you need to consider:
- Price: Perhaps the most obvious consideration, the price will inevitably play a factor in your purchasing decision. While you may want to splash out for a significant birthday or gifting event, more often than not, you’ll be aiming around the $50-$100 mark for most gifts. In the fitness world, however, gifts don’t exactly come cheap. To get the most out of your gift idea, don’t be afraid to shop around for the best price.
- Sports: Fitness lovers are notoriously sport-loyal, so before you set off and buy your special someone a new accessory, make sure it fits their code. Buy an NRL man a new Swans jersey, and he may never speak to you again.
Alternatives to Fitness Gifts
If you are looking for something a little more specific, we’ve got you covered. Outside of just fitness gift ideas, we’ve collated our favourite releases across a number of different categories. So, no matter what that special someone in your life is keen on, you’ll find it here.
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