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Best Versatile Gym Bag to Gift
Lululemon 2-in-1 Travel Duffle Backpack 45L
Given its water-repellent fabric that dries in seconds, it’s a great bag to carry during rainy and snowy commutes. When this bag is not in use for the gym, it comes in handy for impromptu overnight stays and road trips – no need to dig out a full suitcase. One thing to know about this gym backpack is that its shoulder straps are very tough, and made with nylon and elastane, which will not tear or fray a bit.
Best Adjustable Dumbbells Gift
Bowflex SelectTech 522i Adjustable Dumbbell
This adjustable dumbbells fits in any training setting, whether it is in your garage, spare room, or even in the living room. With the ability to change weight from 2kg to 24kg, you can save someone a lot of space and earn them a lot of gains by gifting these.
Best Sleep Enhancing Gift
Eight Sleep Pod 5 Cover
We aren't exaggerating when we say that the Eight Sleep can change lives. Several of our editors run warm and have struggled to get comfortable during sleep, and that can greatly affect recovery. The Pod Cover 5 allows you to personalise the climate in your own bed and create an optimal, restful environment – whether that's a chilly, camping-like feel or a cosy cacoon. There are some new updates with the recently released Pod Cover 5, which is an amazing piece of tech. But if you wish to save a few hundred dollars, we've also used the Pod Cover 4 for years before with no complaints.
Best Infrared Sauna Gift
HigherDose Infrared Blanket
Not everybody has room or the resources to put a real infrared sauna in their house, and going at the gym can be tedious despite all the great benefits. HigherDose found a solve for this problem. A sauna in the form of a sleeping bag, this is the ultimate gift for the fitness person who loves a deep relaxation session in between physical activities. This infrared sauna blanket soothes, is great for your skin, and gives you a space to decompress.
Best Recovery Fitness Gift Under £220
Therabody Theragun Mini 3
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The smallest tool in the Theragun arsenal, the mini massage gun packs a serious massage in a slight frame. It offers three speeds, a trio of attachments, and the battery life is also killer, offering the same 150-minute capacity as full-sized models. We've tested this nifty gadget over and over again, traveling with it all over the world.
Best Walking Pad to Gift
WalkingPad Z1 Folding Under Desk Treadmill
Getting your steps in is so in right now. But not everyone has the luxury of time to get out for a leisurely walk each day. This under-desk walking pad requires no assembly and tracks key metrics like elapsed time, distance covered, speed, and calories burned, ensuring your special someone stays on top of their fitness goals without missing a beat at work.
Best Connected Home Gym Gift
Speediance Gym Monster 2.0
If you're looking to gift a space-saving piece of home gym tech that allows you to do foundational lifting movements like bench presses, squats, and deadlifts, that looks good in any space, here's your pick. Speediance functions like a powerful cable machine, perfect for chest flys and tricep pulldowns.
Best Running Headphones to Gift
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
The OpenRun Pro 2s are comfortable, durable, and the open-ear design makes them one of the safest models for outdoor running. Sure, there are compromises – the headphones can’t overcome the limitations of physics. But there’s a lot to like if you prioritise safety and comfort above all else. Plus, we think they're they're the best headphones for running – yes, more so than the AirPods Pro 2.
Best Stocking Stuffer Gift
Elevate Rope Adjustable Beaded Jump Rope
Looking for a great stocking stuffer for your fitness-minded friend or family? Or perhaps yourself? This adjustable beaded rope is the perfect piece of gear to wrap easily or throw into a bag. The workout with a jump rope can be fun and incredibly effective. You can't go wrong with this piece, which is simple and durable.
Best Running Gift Under £50
Lululemon MacroPillow Tab Running Sock
Ah, the sock, the oft-overlooked key to a great run. These running socks are built for the joggers of the world, offering great support and the layer you need between your feet and your favoue run all the more comfortable.
Most Comfortable Running Shoe to Gift
Nike Vomero 18 Sneaker
The Nike Vomero has long been considered one of the ultimate comfort shoes for runners, and the Vomero 18 does not deviate from that lineage. Laced up, you immediately recognise that this is a tall shoe with a noticeable 46 mm stack height in the heel and a 10-mm drop into the 36 mm forefoot. Like a few of Nike’s newer editions, the Vomero 18s feature a combination of foams to provide both energy return and comfort. The top layer is a PEBA ZoomX foam (which is indicated by the big "ZOOMX" on the side of the heel) and the bottom layer is the ReactX foam. All things considered, this running shoe does have some heft to it, but once you get moving, you hardly even notice it.
Best Compact Fitness Gift
Gymboss Interval Timer and Stopwatch
This is one of those small pieces of gear that's a game-changer, yet many don't have anything like it. This timer allows you to calibrate your training sets and rests, helping you keep good pace. Being able to use this, clipped to your clothes, instead of your phone keeps you focused and dialed in, so that you can make the most of your gym time.
Coziest Fitness Gift
Alo Yoga Core Hooded Runner
Part of a great workout involves feeling good during it. That's an easy thing to knock out with this exceptionally cosy hoodie from Alo Yoga. The jersey-like fit is sharp and ideal for moving in unison with the body. It's also comfortable enough to rock outside of the gym as well.
Best Running Watch Gift
Garmin Forerunner 165
Featuring a vibrant 1.2-inch AMOLED display and comprehensive training metrics in a fibre-reinforced polymer case, it’s for serious runners who want detailed performance data without compromising. This watch does have some heft and is a formidable size, however, the weeks-long battery life and extensive training features more than compensate. Its detailed training insights and ability to track subjective factors like how runs felt and even the gear used are second to none. Not too expensive, but with a great set of features that will make any guy happy.
Best Jogger to Gift
Vuori Sunday Performance Jogger
Our style and fitness Editors at Men’s Health are no strangers to Vuori’s Sunday Performance Jogger: We’ve been wearing the joggers to our workout sessions at the gym, morning jogs in the park, daily errand running, or just as part of our everyday casual outfits since 2020. As a result, not only did we find it to be one of the best workout clothes out there, but we also think it’s arguably the hands-down best jogger in the market right now. If you're gifting them, he will surely love them equally.
Best High-Tech Rower to Gift
Hydrow Origin Rower
Row whenever you want to with this sleek rowing machine. You get on-demand water workouts with pros, and the sensation is about as good as the real thing (minus the sometimes foul weather). The design is extremely ergonomic and tilts up easily using the wheels so that space is saved when the rower is not being used.
Owala FreeSip Water Bottle
Make drinking water all the easier and more enjoyable with this standout pick from Owala. It's made to be ultra-light, indestructible, and 100% leakproof (no seriously, the cap stays on lock tight).
Best Better Nutrition Gift
NutriBullet Ultra Personal Blender
The blenders from Nutribullet are a game changer and have been for years. This new model is a strong upgrade from previous versions, which means that no matter what your friends or family have, this is a level up. For people who don’t have a smoothie maker in their life, you will be giving them the gift of healthy, fresh smoothies made in minutes.
Best Biometrics Gift
Wyze Ultra Smart Scale
One of our top-rated smart scales, this premium pick dives way deeper than most. One of our favourite features is the ECG reading. It shines in terms of reliability and accuracy, with weight readings including percentages of body fat and water. Add in one of the more stylish designs and you have yourself the total package. Plus, it syncs seamlessly with apps like Apple Health and Google Fit. Yes, the price is an investment, but as they say, health is wealth, so gift the ultimate scale.
Best Smart Ring to Gift
Oura Ring 4
This ring does it all, delivering intelligent sleep, vitals, and activity tracking info to the wearer in useful ways. It's a great and fairly discreet (and stylish even) way to monitor your vitals and foster better wellness routines. We wrote about how much we love the previous gen of this device here. Keep in mind: The first month of membership is complementary, but each month thereafter will cost £5.99.

Charles Thorp is the Fitness and Reviews Editor at Men’s Health, where he shares the best product recommendations in gym equipment, recovery tools, supplements, and more. Following an early life in athletics, Charles became a NASM-certified trainer and began writing programs alongside the most respected coaches in the world. Since entering the world of fitness content, Charles has had the opportunity to learn from and train alongside high performance individuals from the NFL, UFC, NBA, Formula 1, CrossFit, US Olympics, and Navy SEALs. When he’s not writing about training programs or gear, he can be seen at the gym or in the wild, putting them to the test.
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