The Must-Have Gift Guide For People At Every Fitness Level
We already told you what to get the loved one who could use some help in the kitchen. How about something for the gym-goer in your life? And by gym-goer, they can be someone who works out every day to maintain. They can also be someone trying to move from being active once in a blue moon to moving every other day to meet goals for the new year.
Whether you know a person who has become a couch potato during the pandemic and wants to get their life together, or you have a loved one who hasn’t slowed down in their activity all year, this is a gift guide ready for people at all levels looking for a good workout. We’ve compiled some of our favorite goods, from apparel for sweat sessions to products that help with healthy eating and recovery. These are five items that will please fitness enthusiasts and novices alike.
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Women’s UA HOVR™ Phantom 2 Metallic Running Shoes – $160
Stay connected during workouts, but not in the way you’re thinking. Under Armour has a line of shoes that connect to the brand’s app, MapMyRun, so that those pounding the pavement can always track their metrics and improve running times and distance. This particular connected shoe, the HOVR Phantom 2 in a metallic design, helps you feel like you’re running on air, eliminating impact. The design, with its sock-like structure, provides runners with the support they need to go harder, longer. If the rose gold is not really the style of who you’re eyeing this shoe for, it’s also available in a black and metallic gold.
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Sunday II Sunday – $28-31
Know someone training day in and day out? They probably need help keeping their hair tidy and moisturized. Black-owned luxury hair-care line Sunday II Sunday has products, from rinses, moisturizing sprays and serums made specifically for active lifestyles, that include nourishing and cleansing ingredients like peppermint oil, apple cider vinegar, tea tree and coconut oil. The line was formulated specifically for Black women to ensure that we never have to alter our workout schedule due to concerns about our hair. Get a few products for the person who always packs cans of dry shampoo in their workout bag and could use something to help them step up their hair care.
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MiHIGH: Infrared Sauna Blanket – $499
If your loved one needs help with recovery but doesn’t live the lavish type of life that allows them to sit in someone’s sauna sweating their cares away, there’s an alternative: They can sit in their own personalized sauna. And no, we’re not referring to just standing in the shower steam. MiHIGH created an infrared sauna to help people work up a sweat and recharge. The product, which can be placed on a bed for use, is a splurge that detoxifies the body, improves your blood flow, leaves you feeling less stressed and burns a lot of calories. Don’t let the gift receiver use it to swap out the calorie burn and endorphins created by a traditional sweat session, though.
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Plantmade Protein – $23
Plantmade, a Black-owned health and wellness brand, sells a high quality (or “ultra premium” as they call it) plant-based protein powder for those looking to help their muscles recover after a workout. It’s also a great dietary supplement for people looking to clean up how they eat, including by going vegetarian or vegan. If your favorite fitness fanatic has a sweet tooth, get the chocolate protein, great for baking, smoothies and shakes. Premium ingredients include alkalized cocoa powder, organic hemp protein, pea protein isolate, milled Chia seed, kelp powder and more. Support someone on their clean eating journey and a Black business simultaneously this holiday season.
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Balance Athletica Ascend Pant – $80
Who doesn’t love more workout clothes? The Ascend Pant from Balance Athletica (part of its newer Outlander Collection) is a favorite of many for its flattering cut and supportive fit. They stay in place without becoming an irritant for being too tight, and they manage to perk up glutes as fitness newbies wait for that squat challenge they started to pay off. Your fave will look good in them but they will also look good on your fave thanks to the unique pattern and colors. Help them obtain some chic workout gear and go ahead and gift a pair or two to yourself as well.
