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Christmas is just around the corner, and in our experience, finding gifts that fit into their lifestyle or hobbies is a route that will never lead to a dead-end gift. If you have a fitness-obsessed mom in your life — whether they are runners, cyclers, lifters, or barre fanatics — there are plenty of ways to channel their passion into some awesome gifts.
After all, what says “I see you, I know you and, no, I do not want to do a Tough Mudder, Turkey Trot, Summer Solstice Triathlon or Candy Cane 5K with you” better than a thoughtful gift delivered at the finish line?
If you’re breaking a sweat shopping for your fitness-focused mom, here’s a guide to some cool presents they’re sure to love. Whether they’re likely to geek out over some fit-tech, enjoy some attire or accessories for athleisure or hardcore gym days, need some post-workout self-care for their over-worked bod, or furnish their home gym or post-game recovery kit, we’ve got a wealth of fun and functional ideas to knock their gift out of the park.
A version of this story was published December 2019.
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Mountain High 1/2 Zip Fleece
Cozy gifts make the best gifts for anyone on your shopping list this season. Luckily, this Free People Movement Zip Fleece is still in stock and ready to be wrapped up just in time for the holidays. The fleece has a high neck silhouette and a half-zip closure design. It’s crafted from fleece and has nylon detailing, making the pullover warm and durable. You can also snag the fleece in other colors and a few more gifts for yourself, too.
Smart Jump Rope Rookie
Shoppers call this smart rope a “magic jump rope,” thanks to its laundry list of features. The smart rope connects to the pp via Bluetooth to count jumps, calories burned, and time spent jumping. “it somehow feels like I am getting ‘credit’ for jumping, whereas a regular old jump rope doesn’t care one bit how many jumps you did and doesn’t even bother to count,” one five-star reviewer said.
Pilates Reformer Machine Equipment for Home
It’s no secret that pilates has incredible benefits for your body and mental health, but the classes can get pricey, especially if you consistently attend. Instead of gifting classes, opt to get someone special on your list, an at-home reformer, so they can practice pilates daily. It’s definitely a splurge-worthy gift, but if you total up how much each class costs all year, it pays for itself. Plus, it’s guaranteed to be delivered in time for Christmas.
Bloom Nutrition Green Superfood Super Greens Powder
Your beloved wellness mom geek out over ways to level up their performance (from gains to gaining a few hours of sleep here and there), improve their digestion, and reduce bloat, and might be in the market for a new nutrition mix. Bloom Nutrition’s Green Superfood mix is a totally organic answer to those prayers — it offers a dose of probiotics, digestive enzymes, and antioxidants.
Lululemon Align Pant
These comfy, soft and stretchy yoga pants are a luxurious staple for workout wardrobes.
Bala Bangles
If your mom is looking to upgrade their weight routine, then these Bala Bangles are the way to go. They add constant but comfortable hands-free resistance to a workout and daily activities while remaining functional and fashionable.
A Personal Blender
If they’re a solo, start sipping as you’re heading out the door, kind of smoothie drinker who doesn’t want to see your sink fill up with evidence of your week’s breakfast, this personal blender from Oster might be their new ride-or-die.
Dagne Dover Landon Carryall
This is a cult-favorite bag that holds everything you could possibly need for the work to the gym to the home grind. It’ll look classic and elegant even when it’s paired with sweaty leggings.
Portable Muscle Treatment Massage Gun
Perfect for the mom who suffers from muscle pain post workouts, the Theragun mini is a great pocket-sized partner, giving quality muscle treatment. One of the best things about this product is its size, which makes it that much easier to carry to the gym.
Circuit Fitness Club Flywheel Revolution Cycle
Quality workout bikes don’t need to be massive, intimidating things that take up your precious living room space or come from the splashy name-brand that people never stop tweeting about. While not the cheapest choice in presents, it can be a great addition to the home gym of the cycle-lover in your life.
ActiveProZone Therapy Massage Balls
DIY trigger point massaging is totally easy with these balls — great for relieving discomfort and knots in your sore, overworked body.
Jabra Elite 65t Earbuds
Investing in a seriously elevated pair of headphones can make the soundtrack of your mom’s runs, bike trips, hikes and gym days infinitely sweeter.
FITINDEX Electric Foam Roller
Roll out your pain and enjoy the vibes of this body roller. With four vibration settings, I dare anyone to try to feel tense after using it.
TrainRite Compact Fitness Journal
For your friends who occupy that sweet spot in the Venn Diagram of bullet journalers and gym rats, this sweet journal is a great tool for keeping track of fitness goals and making plans for the year ahead.
Ybell Neos
I’ve been obsessed with my Ybell Neo weights in the last month. They are the dream for folks who are tired of having various mismatched weights rolling around their designated home workout area. They’re sturdy, sleek and take up very little space and are versatile enough to be used in HIIT workouts, strength training or functional workouts. If your fitness loving pal has been in the market for something that is functional and not hideous or massive, these will be perfect.
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