45 Best Workout Gifts in 2023

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Picks for every age, ability, style—and budget.

No matter who's on your list, you can't go wrong with a fun workout gift. That's because health and fitness are priceless, and any gift that inspires regular practice is one that shows you care enough to invest in their mental and physical well-being—now and into the future.

To that end, we put together a guide to the best workout gifts for everyone on your list—no matter their age, ability, fitness level, or taste preferences. Our roundup includes fitness gifts for beginners, like basic weight sets and essentials for setting up a dedicated home gym. We’ve also rounded up gifts for workout pros, like tech tools and advanced equipment (think plyo boxes and even a body-scanning suit). Our workout gift guide includes gear for strength training, running, outdoor adventures, yoga, pilates, clothes and accessories, and more. And we have options for every price point—from workout stocking stuffers under $10 to worthy splurges, and dozens of budget-friendly picks under $50 in between.

Still looking for more gift-giving inspiration for healthy, active lifestyles? Don't forget to check out our guides to the best gifts for walkers, gifts for athletes, wellness gifts for health enthusiasts—and meditation gifts sure to leave them feeling totally blissed out (and completely grateful).

Like a regular bath bomb gift…but with a fitness twist. These bombs are made for muscle recovery, with epsom to soothe, arnica to relieve fatigue, eucalyptus to refresh, sage to relax, and vetiver to cool. These are vegan, paraben- and sulfate-free, and handmade in Texas.

These stylish water bottle bags have water resistant pockets to store a water bottle, phone, keys, wallet, and more on the go. Interchangeable adjustable straps work great for crossbody wear. The waterproof main compartment fits up to a 32-ounce water bottle.

Give their sore muscles some much-needed relief with this deep-tissue massage gun, a budget-priced alternative to the luxury equivalents.

Developed by professional physiotherapists, this treatment tool helps open up a tight upper back and rib cage—reaching spots no stretch can quite target. Use it anywhere to increase flexibility, release tension, and improve posture.

Talk about high-tech: This combo body suit and app uses proprietary algorithms and software to create a 3D rendering and precise body scan in less than two minutes. It helps track progress accurately—down to a fraction of an inch.

Help make working out fun—and varied—with soft foam dice labeled with exercises like jumping jacks, push-ups, and crunches.

There's good reason these wireless headphones have more than 50,000 five-star reviews on Amazon: It's because they deliver. You’ll find volume and track controls on each earbud, three sleek colors to choose from, and hours of battery life to get you through your next sweat sesh. One happy Amazon customer shares, "I bought these for my partners birthday, I have a pair and love them. They stay on my ears during my workout, run, bike ride. They have great sound, the controls are simple to use and the case charges them without always having to be plugged in."

Rated our best-overall motivational water bottle, this 32 oz pick offers hourly motivation for your best hydration ever and comes in tons of color options. Plus, it's BPA-free and includes a removable strainer to infuse flavor into your water.

For the friend who is constantly cold (or, you know, if you’re that friend), this genius mini hand warmer easily slips into a hoodie pocket to comfort frozen fingers. One happy Amazon reviewer shares, "I really love this little hand warmer. It gets warm quickly, and works for several hours before a re-charge. One more item to make winter a little less miserable, as it's my least favorite season."

This compact kit is a power house. Stainless steel bars and resistance bands are ideal for pilates, weight training, and all kinds of portable fitness uses.

Whether you’re using them for home training, taking them to yoga, or breaking them out at pilates, these ultra-popular Bala Bangles add a bit of resistance to your workouts without cramping your style. Did we mention they come in plenty of color options too?

Pretty? Check. Reversible? Check. Grippy? Check! This Lululemon yoga mat has everything you need for a successful yoga session, and it's made of sustainably sourced and FSC-certified natural rubber.

This board combines agility, exercise—and yes, fun, too—for workouts or even quick fitness breaks around the home or office. It adds difficulty to core workouts, helps practice board sports, and even helps rehab after an injury.

Our digital director's favorite ultralight neoprene running pack comes in four colors and has room for all of your stuff thanks to two zipped compartments. It easily adjusts at the waist, and it doesn't bounce around, even with a big phone in the main pocket.

As seen on Shark Tank, this grip handle converts any dumbell into a kettlebell for more workout potential.

If they’re good enough for Oprah, they’re good enough for us. These compressive, "squat-proof" leggings from Girlfriend Collective come in 11 sizes (XXS-6XL) and six cute colors, and...they have pockets!

This best-selling, budget-friendly gift will help them banish callouses and keep hands soft through endless weight workouts, pull-ups, and more.

These popular and highly reviewed men's workout shorts have quick-dry fabric on the outside and built-in compression shorts underneath—with all-important pockets. These are available in 17 colors.

These socks for women and men claim to keep feet 25 times drier than other socks, and to prevent blisters and hot spots thanks to cotton-free construction (they’re made of polyester, nylon, and elastane). Give the super-practical gift of a three-pack sure to get tons of use on the gym or the trail.

These resistance bands have buckles, so they’re hassle free and easy to adjust with a click. In addition to workout applications, these bands are versatile for physical therapy and recovery, too.

Alesandra is a digital travel and lifestyle journalist based in Los Angeles whose work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, Prevention, Insider, Glamour, Shondaland, AFAR, Parents, TODAY and countless other online and print outlets. Alesandra has a masters degree in journalism with an emphasis on cultural reporting and criticism from NYU, and a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley. An avid traveler, she trots the globe with her husband and their twins.

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