Our 18 Best Gifts For Athletes And Fitness Lovers
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Our 18 Best Gifts For Athletes And Fitness Lovers

clock-circular-outlinePosted 21 Oct 2022

With all the hard work and long hours they put into training, the athletes in your life deserve the best gifts you can get your hands on this season. Your gifts for athletes don't need to be overly flashy or expensive, but something practical and functional that they can use regularly on training days will show that you've gone the extra mile.

There's no doubt your athlete friend is waking up at unholy hours to hit the pitch, park, track, or studio. Whether it's a frosty morning run or a 50 laps of the pool, discipline runs through their veins. The ones who have a game scheduled every week, without fail. The people you're there to support through every win, draw, and loss.

Whatever the activity, sports lovers and fitness fanatics lead with passion and dedication. Why not gift the perfect gift for your athlete's pursuits this season?

We all love to receive presents, but feigning excitement when you’re gifted something you know you won’t use, is an act we’ve become far too accustomed to. With our well curated list of gifts for athletes, the fitness enthusiasts in your life can reap the benefits, and maybe hit a PB or two with these gift ideas.

So, queue your playlist up and let us run you through the best gifts for athletes so you can take some of the pressure off yourself, and get it right, the first time around.

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OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST GIFTS FOR ATHLETES

We've got it covered. Discover everything athletes need to perform and feel their best; in session, on training days, home workouts, traveling, and on their much-needed rest and recovery days. Here's our pick of the best gifts for athletes:

Best Clothing Gifts For Athletes

If you're athlete friend's drying rack is never sparse of hoards of activewear, worn out socks, and recovery day cozies, we'll take a wild guess that athleisure-wear is their wardrobe of choice. So take a leaf out their book and set them up with an athlete-worthy piece of clothing for all their training needs.

Baselayers

A must for colder months of training, baselayers provide a well-needed layer of warmth whilst remaining breathable. Base Layers provide additional support for high-impact movements, especially our Control Baselayer Leggings, which are crafted using premium materials so the athletes in your life can perform their best in clothing that feels the best.

Double-Layered Shorts

When you think of gifts for athletes, you'll probably think of high-performance gear; and what better than a pair of 2-in-1 shorts to take them through their lengthy training sessions with little movement and irritation? Double-layered shorts add an extra layer of protection and support whilst playing sports because there's nothing worse than running around and trying to concentrate on the game when your shorts keep riding up!

Zip Pullovers

Vital 1/4 Zip Pullover - Core Olive
Running 1/4 Zip - Washed Burgundy

For the commute to early morning training sessions on the pitch, or a break of dawn swim, lightweight, comfy pullovers are the go-to to throw on over their kit, and a zip-up pullover is a perfect item to play that role. We have a range of 1/4 zip tops and 1/2 zip pullovers for that sporty look, so your giftee can arrive at their training session kitted out and ready to get warmed up and ready for action.

High-Support Bras

Purposeful training requires the right amount of support, and this is where your gifting skills come in. For some reason, a well-fitting supportive bra is often an item amiss in many fitness lovers' wardrobes. So it makes sense to gift this to an athlete who you know plays high-impact sports or trains for many hours at a time. Made from lightweight, breathable fabrics, this high-support bra molds to the body comfortably, allowing for full focus during the training session.

Oversized Hoodies

If you're used to seeing the person you're gifting in oversized college hoodies and sweatshirts representing the sports teams they support, you'll know where we're going here... That's to say that an oversized hoodie aka a pump cover simply becomes a staple item in their wardrobe, especially to throw on after practice. They're most likely not doing any sport when you see them in one, so it'd be nice to refresh their lounging options by gifting them a comfy hoodie in a thick heavy fabric ... especially if they left college a while back.

Comfy Rest Day Shorts

A comfy pair of loose shorts are a must to gift a fitness lover as they're an essential item for chill days recovering, or laid-back workout 'fits. We're talking comfort first with our rest day shorts, crafted from sweat pant material in casual silhouettes perfect for chilling. Every athlete knows progress happens during rest and recovery, and a pair of stylish loose shorts greatly appreciated for their days of training spent on the sofa or leisurely walking.

Rest Day Slides

After an intense week of training, or maybe a tough game on the pitch, there's nothing more satisfying for an athlete then slipping off their socks and shoes and going barefoot. So upgrade their downtime by gifting a pair of Rest Day Slides, designed with contoured foot-bed for maximum comfort, all day long.

Track Pants

Track pants are a must to gift a fitness lover as they're an essential piece for working out and resting in. Our woven joggers feel weightless and allow for freedom of movement so performance efforts can be maximized. Just as important to every athlete is rest, so a pair of baggy sweatpants will also be greatly appreciated for their recovery days.

Track pants are ideal for wearing over a pair of leggings for cold-weather running too. For more tips on what to wear for cold-weather running, check out or winter running guide.

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Best Accessory Gifts For Athletes

Now, if you're on the fence about gifting something big and flashy, just know you'll never go wrong with a small and thoughtful gift, like our accessory gifts for athletes.

Phone Strap

Getting in the zone for training most often starts with a motivational playlist full of their favorite songs, right? So why not make their practice sessions easier with a phone strap that wraps around their arm and features a functional touch screen so they can easily skip or repeat songs and keep their head in the game.

Towel

It's not the most glamorous of gifts, but a soft and lightweight terry cotton Gymshark Towel is an essential for the sweatiest workout sessions. It’s rolls up easily into our large Everyday Holdall Bag, and still leaves room for any workout kit or change of clothes. Or snacks, or shakes. Oh talking of shakes...

Shaker Bottle

Any serious fitness aficionado takes their protein intake very seriously. Meaning if you ever see them red-faced and sweat-clad post-workout, they'll more than likely have a protein shake in hand. Before their training sessions, your athlete friends may get a boost of energy from a pre-workout, and our shaker bottles are the perfect accompaniment to shake up all their supplements of choice.

Water Bottle

It's important to stay hydrated during activity, and honestly, it's made a lot easier to do so when you have a water bottle you love. We have a number of water bottles (even ones with straws) - large and small for whatever activity. The bright colors available help when it comes to getting bottles mixed up too!

Hair Accessories

If you've stood on the sidelines watching their games before and noticed their hair flailing in their face mid-action, you probably felt an immediate urge to help. Well, now you can. Minimize distractions for your giftee with a headband that pushes hair off the face and keeps it in place. Made from toweling fabric which helps to absorb sweat, this is a perfect gift for training days. Now for a little aesthetic moment, our scrunchies make a great gift for long locks, for when they want to tie their hair up but make it look cute.

Holdall Bag

Now, what's to hold all these new accessories they've received? A holdall bag, of course. This is the perfect size bag to gift an athlete as it's sure to fit all their training gear with enough room to spare. We've got plenty of colors to choose from in our Everyday Gym Holdall Bag so you can tailor your gift to your person's style and preferences.

Yoga Mat

We know how important recovery is for athletes. When you're training hard and exhausting your muscles, recovering quickly is probably top of the list. So whether it's restorative yoga, foam rolling, or mobility drills, a good-quality yoga mat plays host to them all. Even better, it's made from natural rubber, which means less slipping and more stretching.

Stackable Lunch Boxes

When your athlete loved one is traveling to games, training for long hours, or just trying to keep on track of their nutrition every day, they're going to want to refuel themselves with healthy and nutritious food. So they'd be happy to receive a stackable lunch box to transport their healthy goods. Inspired by Japanese Bento Boxes, we love this gift idea as its many compartments mean more room for more food variety... a tickbox for getting in their macros and micros!

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Best Gifts For Athletes: Home-Workout Gifts

Whether your friend is a YouTube workout enthusiast, or is bringing their training home with them, an extra bit of home-workout kit is bound to please their training regimes.

Jump Rope

Jump ropes, don't underestimate how serious of a workout you can get from one! While a nostalgic memoir of childhood for some, the athletes in your life no doubt no the benefits of skipping as an effective full-body cardio workout. So why not gift them a new jump rope so they can mix things up and have a little bit of fun with their training!

Pull-Up Bar

Gift your athlete a pull-up bar to install at home, so they never have to miss out on training sessions. If they're aiming to improve strength by mastering pull-ups and chin-ups, then why not help them build a pull-up bar unit in the comfort of their own home? Our favorite options are pull-up bars that can be hooked right into a door frame for easy installation and even easier reps.

TRX System

TRX systems are a great piece of equipment to use for improving core strength, dynamic stretching and mobility, balance, and flexibility. So if you're giftee is serious about progressing in their activity of choice, they're most likely working to develop physical strength and functional movement. Suspension trainers provide a one-stop-shop for strength, cardio, and mobility exercises and can be set up in seconds with door anchors. This can also be packed up and used while traveling for additional convenience.

With this roundup, you can be sure to find the perfect gift to win over the athletes in your life. If you just happen to have a super active circle around you and have a weightlifter on your gift list too, you can take a look at our gift guide for weightlifters!

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