It’s that time of the year again. You’ve got that one fitness guru left on the list — the one who’s always sharing those new workouts, trying to get you up at the crack of dawn for insanely early workouts, and generally has the scoop on all things exercise-related. So what to give since they already seem to have everything cool and relevant to their world? Turns out there’s a wide range of gift-worthy objects out there that they likely do not yet own, and that also happen to be priced at under $100 each. Here are our favorite wallet-friendly finds.
Naked Nutrition Naked Collagen Peptides Protein Powder
You don’t need to know why collagen is good for an athlete, but you can bet your fitness buddy is definitely all about it. Naked Nutrition Naked Collagen Peptides Protein Powder is a superior choice for its nutritional label alone: it’s free of junk, providing only the good stuff that helps promote strong muscles, ligaments, and joints, healthy skin, great hair, and tough bones. Sounds magical, right? This stuff is also free of gluten, soy, and dairy, so rest assured that your pal who watches their diet like a hawk won’t have a problem. If anything, they’ll be pretty impressed with your choice.
Fitbit Inspire 2 Fitness Tracker
It’s all about staying in the zone, and the Fitbit Inspire 2 Fitness Tracker is designed with precisely that in mind. This simple tracker does it all, from tracking their heart rate and calories burned to activities performed and hours slept. It provides up to 10 days of battery power for added convenience, and makes it easy for even the pickiest fitness buffs to keep track of everything with ease. Even better? It’s sleek, stylish, contemporary, and understated all at once. Find it in a variety of colors.
LARQ Self-Cleaning Water Bottle
Finally. Where has this been all our lives? While you’re grabbing a LARQ Self-Cleaning Water Bottle for your fitness fanatic friend, you may also want to consider snagging one for yourself. It features a purifying ultraviolet light that’s designed to eliminate harmful germs and contaminants every two hours by up to 99.9%. A single charge powers the bottle for a whole month, and it’s easy to recharge with the included USB connector. The double-wall construction keeps water fresh and cold for up to an entire day.
No one knows the magic of creating blends at home better than the fitness fiend. They know all about macros and micros, they’ve got the scoop on the vitamins they need to feel their best, and they definitely know which ingredients to use. For them, the NutriBullet Pro 13-Piece High-Speed Blender/Mixer System is pure magic. It boasts 900 watts of power and provides a simple, sleek, and seamless system in which they can blend everything from fruits and nuts to seeds and vegetables. With the touch of a button, they can whip up a smoothie for breakfast or some fresh nut butter for their lunchtime sandwiches.
Outdoor Voices All Day Hoodie
Soft. Comfortable. Easy. Versatile. Modern. Is there anything else an avid athlete could possibly ask of their workout gear? The Outdoor Voices All Day Hoodie is a dream in every way. It’s so supple it just may rival their favorite blanket. Not only that, but it’s easy to throw on with absolutely anything in their closet — the joggers they wear during those early runs on blustery mornings, the jeans they throw on for a quick errand run on the weekend, or the relaxed pants they wear at home. Yep, anything goes when it comes to this all-day hoodie that’s almost absurdly soft.
Recoup Fitness Cryosphere Cold Massage Roller
Oh, those sore muscles. Even if you aren’t a fitness buff, you can probably relate to the ouch factor that slows you down from time to time. Enter the Recoup Fitness Cryosphere Cold Massage Roller, a wonderfully designed accessory designed to provide the comfort of a deep tissue massage with the ease of a portable tool. It’s perfect for achieving quick pain relief, improving circulation, alleviating inflammation, and reducing discomfort. Trust: Anyone who exercises regularly will appreciate having this in their kit.
PSO-RITE Psoas Muscle Release Tool and Personal Body Massager
The pain is real — and so is the effect that the PSO-RITE Psoas Muscle Release Tool and Personal Body Massager can have on said pain. This handy tool is designed to do it all, from kneading away tightness to replicating the experience of an actual massage. The tool’s unique shape is modeled after the hand and the elbow, providing an authentic experience that actually works. By targeting the deepest muscles, it makes as big a difference as physical touch massage.