1Mirafit soft touch hex dumbbells, 2 x 5kg
A pair of 5kg dumbbells covers a lot of home workouts, from curls and rows to lunges and goblet squats. Mirafit's soft-touch coating is comfortable to hold and kinder to floors than bare metal, and the hex shape stops them rolling away. They're sold as a pair, so this is a ready-to-use set.
Pros
- Sold as a pair.
- Soft coating is gentler on floors.
- Hex shape won't roll.
Cons
- A single weight, so they may outgrow it.
- A mat is still recommended.
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2Fitbit Charge 6 fitness tracker
The Charge 6 tracks workouts, heart rate and sleep from a slim band. It has built-in GPS for pace and distance without a phone, lasts up to 7 days on a charge and is water resistant to 50 metres. It also handles Google Wallet payments and Google Maps directions on the wrist.
Pros
- Built-in GPS.
- Up to 7 days of battery.
- Water resistant to 50m.
Cons
- Some features need a paid subscription.
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3Polar H10 heart rate chest strap
Wrist trackers can lag during sprints and heavy lifts. The Polar H10 is an ECG chest strap, the most accurate way to measure heart rate during hard training, and it connects to phones and watches over Bluetooth and ANT+. A coin cell battery lasts around 400 hours.
Pros
- ECG accuracy for hard sessions.
- Works with many watches and apps.
- Battery lasts around 400 hours.
Cons
- Chest straps aren't for everyone.
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4Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2 massage gun
Sore muscles the day after leg day are easier to deal with on the sofa. The Hypervolt Go 2 weighs 1.5lb, has three speeds and two heads, and lasts three hours on a charge. It's small enough to take in carry-on luggage.
Pros
- Light at 1.5lb.
- Three hours per charge.
- Allowed in carry-on luggage.
Cons
- Only two attachment heads.
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5BlenderBottle Classic shaker, 28oz
Every gym bag needs a shaker that doesn't leak. The BlenderBottle Classic has a wire whisk ball that mixes protein shakes smoothly, a leakproof lid, and it's dishwasher safe and BPA-free.
Pros
- Whisk ball mixes without lumps.
- Leakproof and dishwasher safe.
Cons
- A small extra rather than a main present.
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BlenderBottle product page ↗
What to buy someone who loves fitness
Clothing and supplements are personal, so kit is the safer present. The best gifts for fitness lovers help them train anywhere, measure progress or recover faster. Check whether they lift, run, do classes or train at home. Recovery tools suit almost everyone who works out.
How we picked these gifts for fitness lovers
We picked each product for what fitness lovers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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