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Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Athlete

AUGUST 22, 2016

by Katie Dudley

Holiday Gift Specialist

Whether you are shopping for your sister, best friend, or girlfriend, a thoughtful gift that enhances her healthy lifestyle will be well received. From the yogi to the CrossFit guru, this list will help you put something under the tree for every kind of fitness fanatic on your list.

Fitness Gifts for Her:

1. Wireless Headphones

Take her workout to the next level with trouble-free music streaming. Listening to music during a workout enhances mood and performance. Wireless headphones are the top choice for fitness fanatics because they eliminate the hassle of cords while she focuses on her workout.


2. Water Bottles

Staying hydrated is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Drinking water relieves fatigue, improves mood, helps with digestion, flushes out toxins, and aids in weight loss. Keep your on-the-go-girl hydrated and happy with a sturdy, stylish new water bottle.


3. Fitness Trackers

A fitness tracker helps monitor her workout progress by recording her steps, calories, and heart rate. Some models also encourage her with prompts to "keep moving" throughout the day. For all-day activity tracking with a heart rate monitor and GPS, look for a fitness smartwatch. If she only needs a tracker to count steps and give helpful reminders, a basic fitness wristband will do the job.


4. Gym Bags

A gym bag is a practical accessory that is great for transporting her essential items to and from the gym, pool, or track. If she attends a workout class a couple of times a week, find a small, simple bag to hold her items. For daily gym trips, she may prefer a larger bag with multiple compartments to organize and transport her necessities.


5. Foam Rollers

Foam rolling is an everyday practice for people of all fitness levels. This practice breaks up muscle knots, allowing muscles to heal and relax after workouts. She'll happily use her new foam roller daily to apply pressure to specific points on her body to recover muscle fibers that were stressed during her workout.


6. Athletic Shoes

Whether she runs marathons or completes her workouts at home, your giftee's athletic shoes should be replaced every three to six months. Give her feet the support and cushioning they need with a new pair of athletic shoes. Choose from a variety of colors and designs to find the perfect match for her fitness lifestyle.


7. Dumbbells

Dumbbells are great tools for strength training. Because they are used with a variety of workouts, she'll love the flexibility of owning her own personal set of dumbbells, especially on those days when driving to the gym isn't an option.


8. Dry Shampoos

Dry shampoo is a must-have item for the active gal. This type of shampoo is pure magic when it comes to getting the perfect hair after a sweaty workout. Dry shampoo helps absorb excess oils and adds volume to "workout hair." It also gives a refreshed look between washes.


9. Workout Clothes

Wearing the right workout clothing helps the fitness girl look and feel her very best. Look for fabrics that are breathable, moisture wicking, and quick drying. Surprise her with a new pair of leggings, some running shorts, a tank, a sweatshirt, or a training jacket.


10. Yoga Mats

Whether she's into yoga or not, she'll appreciate the versatility of a yoga mat. The primary function of a yoga mat is to provide better traction while performing yoga poses. But it can also be used for general fitness activities that take place on hard floors. Mats offer extra cushioning whether she is stretching or exercising.


Katie Dudley

by Katie Dudley

Holiday Gift Specialist

Along with her passion for fitness, Katie enjoys spending time with her family and dog in the beautiful Utah Mountains. She loves to try new recipes, enjoy a warm cup of tea, and cozy up with a good book and blanket.