It’s a fact of life men, whether it be husbands, boyfriends, brothers or dads, are notoriously tricky to buy gifts for.
Once you’ve made it through all your original ideas, from weekends away to experience gifts, falling back on their hobbies and interests such as health, fitness and sports is a safe bet for finding a great gift.
For the significant other or loved one who is athletically inclined, there’s a huge array of health and fitness gifts to spoil them with.
From the latest fitness tech to the stylish accessory of the season (because they can never wear through any sort of apparel fast enough), we’ve found the best health and fitness gifts for men, below.
Best Health & Fitness Gifts For Men
Nike SuperRep Go 3 Next Nature Flyknit, $150 at Nike
For that extra special touch you can customise his new Nike sneakers to include his favourite or team colours as well as adding text.
Centr. Fit Subscription, from $10p/month at Centr.
Who doesn’t want to look like Thor aka Chris Hemsworth? That’s it, that’s the spiel.
Homedics Therapist Select Plus Percussion Massage Gun, $99 at The Good Guys
Significant other always asking for a post-workout massage to soothe their aching muscles? This massage gun with six intensities and six interchangeable attachments will be a gift to you both.
Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar, $2,049 at David Jones
This stylish smart watch not only looks good, but also comes with all the bells and whistles you could want from a fitness tracker. Plus, it has been tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.
Sports tickets, prices vary at Ticketek
Tickets to the next big game are sure to put you in the good books, or go one further: nab a season pass.
Puma Fundamentals Sports Duffel Bag, $34.99 at Myer
If that old sports bag is starting to emit a particular stench, it’s time for an update.
Beats Fit Pro True Wireless Earbuds, $299 at The Good Guys
No workout is complete without the right tunes, and these comfort-fit earbuds are ideal for getting in the zone at the gym.
Ceramic Reusable Bottle, $59.95 at Frank Green
You’ve probably seen these water bottles on the arm of every social media ‘It Girl’ lately, but they’re also the perfect gift for gym lovers. These bottles keep water cold for hours, are spill-proof (making them perfect for gym bags) and come with optional monogramming for a special touch.
Bike Basics, $2,145 at Peloton
Don’t let that ill-fated And Just Like That… episode dissuade you, cycling is one of the best forms of cardio you can do, and there’s no better than Peloton.
Withings Body Plus Wi-Fi Scale, $179.95 at Amazon AU
Gifting someone a set of scales may seem…rude, but if he’s into lifting, tracking his progress and counting his macros we can almost guarantee he will appreciate this smart scale which will help log his process as well as tracking bone mass, body fat, water percentage and muscle gain.
Ultra Glow Kit, $199 at Hardtofind
All that sweat can wreak havoc on his skin. Invest in great skincare that he won’t feel self-conscious using in the locker room.
PowerTrain Mini Exercise Bike, $164 at MYER
For the fitness fanatic who is wanting to workout anywhere and everywhere this portable bike pedal machine will keep them on the go even when they’re stationary.
What is the best gift for a gym person?
When it comes to shopping for the gym junkie in your life, it pays to consider exactly what type of fitness they’re into whether it’s a particular sport, weight lifting, running or otherwise.
If you’re still unsure, there are a few general gym-related gifts guaranteed to get you in the good books.
- Exercise accessories like weighted balls, resistance bands and fancy water bottles
- Exercise tech like fitness trackers, massage guns, smart ropes
- Activewear or shoes relative to their sport
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