Clever Health And Fitness Gifts That Are Actually Useful

What to get for the exerciser who has everything.

 By Sally Tamarkin 

1. Basketball That Coaches You



This smart basketball works with an app to analyze ball-handling and shooting skills and provide skill-based basketball workouts. ($174.95)
This smart basketball works with an app to analyze ball-handling and shooting skills and provide
 skill-based basketball workouts.

2. Ropeless Jump Rope



A great "rope" for experienced jumpers who travel and/or need something on hand for practicing in tight spaces. ($27.99)
A great "rope" for experienced jumpers who travel and/or need something on hand for practicing in tight
 spaces.

3. All Of The Dumbbells



You want your bod to get swole, not your household clutter. That's where this fully adjustable dumbbell system comes in, offering a ton of variety (from three to 24 pounds in three-pound increments) without taking up a ton of room. ($149)
You want your bod to get swole, not your household clutter. That's where this fully adjustable dumbbell
 system comes in, offering a ton of variety (from three to 24 pounds in three-pound increments) without
 taking up a ton of room. 

4. Lock That Uses Words Instead of Numbers



If language were made of numerals we'd probably never forget combinations. But we speak letters and words, just like this lock. ($7.73)
If language were made of numerals we'd probably never forget combinations. But we speak
letters and words, just like this lock. 

5. GPS Watch With An Emergency Alert System



The Bia does all the usual GPS watch stuff like measure pace and distance and sync with fitness apps. But it's designed to be less bulky and easier to use than most of its competitors. It also has a safety feature that allows the wearer to share their location throughout their run and alert emergency contacts when they're lost or in danger. ($279)
The Bia does all the usual GPS watch stuff like measure pace and distance and sync with
 fitness apps. But it's designed to be less bulky and easier to use than most of its competitors.
It also has a safety feature that allows the wearer to share their location throughout their run and
 alert emergency contacts when they're lost or in danger. 



These ear warmers mean never again having to choose between frozen ears or listening to music as you run or cycle. ($80)
These ear warmers mean never again having to choose between frozen ears or listening to music
as you run or cycle. 

7. Self-Massage Tool For Those Hard-To-Reach Aches



When your regular sports masseuse is unavailable or, um, a fictitious character from your daydreams, treat post-workout stiffness and knots with a self-massager designed to get everywhere. Your neck, your back... ($32.95)
When your regular sports masseuse is unavailable or, um, a fictitious character from
 your daydreams, treat post-workout stiffness and knots with a self-massager designed to get everywhere.
 Your neck, your back... 

8. Stylish Activity Tracker



The Misfit Shine can be worn as a watch, pendant, or necklace and allows users to track steps and fitness activities (walking, running, cycling, swimming, tennis, etc.), monitor their sleep, set daily goals, and keep a photo food journal. Quantify yourself (fashionably)! ($79)
The Misfit Shine can be worn as a watch, pendant, or necklace and allows users to
track steps and fitness activities (walking, running, cycling, swimming, tennis, etc.),
monitor their sleep, set daily goals, and keep a photo food journal. Quantify yourself
 (fashionably)!

9. Smoothie Maker That Blends Right Into Your Sports Bottle



Scram, extraneous kitchen accessories. This all-in-one solution is tres convenient. ($29.59)
Scram, extraneous kitchen accessories. This all-in-one solution is tres convenient.

10. Carrier That Makes Toting a Yoga Mat Not Awkward



It's time to get off the emotional roller coaster of trying to find a way to conveniently carry a yoga mat or stuff it into your backpack. This lightweight carrier is where it's at. ($9.58)
It's time to get off the emotional roller coaster of trying to find a way to conveniently carry a yoga 
mat or stuff it into your backpack. This lightweight carrier is where it's at. 

11. Sweatproof Bluetooth Earbuds



Go ahead and sprint, jump, tumble, and practice handstands. These babies will not come out of your ears. ($169.95)
Go ahead and sprint, jump, tumble, and practice handstands. These babies will not
come out of your ears. 

12. Crazy Durable Water Bottle That Tracks Your Hydration



Let this bad boy fly off the treadmill or get knocked around in the weight room because it's super durable. A built-in meter tracks water consumption and the lid flips open with a push of a button, so one-handed, mid-workout sipping isn't just possible, it's probable. ($13.53)
Let this bad boy fly off the treadmill or get knocked around in the weight room because it's super durable.
 A built-in meter tracks water consumption and the lid flips open with a push of a button, so one-handed,
 mid-workout sipping isn't just possible, it's probable. 

13. Touchscreen-Ready Running Gloves That Eliminate Snot Rockets



These breathable, cozy running gloves have touchscreen-ready fingertips. Plus, a micro suede thumb means you can wipe your nose mid-run. ($27.99 - $35.00)
These breathable, cozy running gloves have touchscreen-ready fingertips. Plus, a micro suede thumb
 means you can wipe your nose mid-run. 

14. Pancakes That Pump You Up



This protein-packed pancake mix begs the question: Why shouldn't lazy Sunday brunch be all about gainz? ($24.99)
This protein-packed pancake mix begs the question: Why shouldn't lazy Sunday brunch be all about gainz? 

15. Waterproof iPod and Earbuds For Underwater Listening









Listen to this iPod underwater and flip-turn to your heart's content; these earbuds are designed to stay in place
 during and between laps. 

16. App-Controlled Bike Lock



With Skylock you can lock and unlock your bike, get alerts when the lock is tampered with, and automatically notify emergency contacts in the event of a crash, all via mobile app. ($159)
With Skylock you can lock and unlock your bike, get alerts when the lock is tampered with, and automatically
notify emergency contacts in the event of a crash, all via mobile app.

17. The Running Tracker That's Also A Media Player, Coach, and Workout Buddy



The Adidas Smart Run miCoach does the work of a few different devices. It allows the wearer to: access training plans created by elite coaches, track all run-related data, listen to music, and enjoy the comfort of a strapless heart-rate monitor, all in a single wrist-worn device. ($353.47)
The Adidas Smart Run miCoach does the work of a few different devices. It allows the wearer to: access
training plans created by elite coaches, track all run-related data, listen to music, and enjoy the comfort of
a strapless heart-rate monitor, all in a single wrist-worn device. 

18. Moisture-Wicking Drawers



There's nothing more unmentionable than underwear that gets damp, clammy, and bunched up during hard workouts. These breathable undies are designed to stay driest and odorless-est where you sweat most. ($13/pair)
There's nothing more unmentionable than underwear that gets damp, clammy, and bunched up during hard
workouts. These breathable undies are designed to stay driest and odorless-est where you sweat most. 

19. Tiny Multipurpose Gadget For All Your Keys



This keychain alternative houses every single key in your life in an ultra lightweight, jingle-free, compact design tiny enough to keep in the smallest of pockets while working out. (Starts at $29)
This keychain alternative houses every single key in your life in an ultra lightweight, jingle-free, compact
design tiny enough to keep in the smallest of pockets while working out. 

20. Grips For Less Slippery Handlebars



These absorbent grips mean less contact with sweat that belongs to other people as well as not slippery-i-fying handlebars while you perspire your way through that indoor cycling workout. ($8)
These absorbent grips mean less contact with sweat that belongs to other people as well as not
slippery-i-fying handlebars while you perspire your way through that indoor cycling workout. 

21. So-Much-More-Than-A-Gym-Tote Gym Tote



No need to carry bags on bags on bags on bags to carry sneakers, gym essentials, jewelry, and other stuff. This tote has a separate compartments for sneakers, a sleeve for a yoga mat or a jacket, an umbrella pocket, and lots of compartments and pockets for assorted accessories. ($163)
No need to carry bags on bags on bags on bags to carry sneakers, gym essentials, jewelry, and
other stuff. This tote has a separate compartments for sneakers, a sleeve for a yoga mat or a jacket,
an umbrella pocket, and lots of compartments and pockets for assorted accessories. 

22. Fast-Drying, All-Weather Socks



No matter how sweaty the workout, these lightweight, breathable socks will keep feet warm in winter, cool in summer and will never slip or bunch. ($15/pair)
No matter how sweaty the workout, these lightweight, breathable socks will keep feet warm in winter,
cool in summer and will never slip or bunch. 

23. Compact Warmers For Toasty Hands, Feet, and Body



Disposable hand, foot, and body warmers generate hours of heat to keep you comfortable during walks, runs, hikes, and bike rides in the bitter cold. (Overnighter Kit for 2: $7)
Disposable hand, foot, and body warmers generate hours of heat to keep you comfortable during walks,
runs, hikes, and bike rides in the bitter cold. 

24. Rope That Counts Your Jumps



Go ahead, let your mind wander during your workout; this rope will count your jumps for you. ($8.29)
Go ahead, let your mind wander during your workout; this rope will count your jumps for you. 

25. Towel That Cools You Off



After (or during) a hot or humid workout, dip this towel in warm water, wait a sec for while it gets nice and cool, wrap it around your neck (or wherever) and enjoy sweet relief. ($10)
After (or during) a hot or humid workout, dip this towel in warm water, wait a sec for while it gets nice
and cool, wrap it around your neck (or wherever) and enjoy sweet relief.

26. Dry Shampoo For Quick 'N Easy Post-Workout Freshening Up



No time for a post-workout shower? No problem. Dry shampoo is a gym bag essential that makes a killer stocking stuffer. ($4.89)
No time for a post-workout shower? No problem. Dry shampoo is a gym bag essential that makes a killer
stocking stuffer. 

27. Monthly Subscription To A Box of Surprise Assorted Goodies



Each month Bulu Box sends samples of of health- and wellness-related products like healthy snacks, gym gift cards, and workouts. Recipients try samples to decide what they want buy. ($10/box)
Each month Bulu Box sends samples of of health- and wellness-related products like healthy snacks,
gym gift cards, and workouts. Recipients try samples to decide what they want buy. 

28. Intro To Workout Recovery Kit For The Self-Care Newbie



This kit has the tools and instructions to teach exercisers how to stay loose and pain- and injury-free as they train. ($69.99)
This kit has the tools and instructions to teach exercisers how to stay loose and pain- and injury-free as they
train. 

29. Sweat-Repelling Yoga Mat



Hot yoga will be less soggy and stinky with a mat that wicks moisture and seals in odor. ($58)
Hot yoga will be less soggy and stinky with a mat that wicks moisture and seals in odor. 

30. Towel That's As Grossed Out By Gym Germs As You Are



One side of this towel is labeled "gym," the other, "skin," ensuring that you'll never again blot your face with the same side of the towel that you used to wipe down the stationary bike after Sweaty Betty was done with her ride. ($25)
One side of this towel is labeled "gym," the other, "skin," ensuring that you'll never again blot your face with
the same side of the towel that you used to wipe down the stationary bike after Sweaty Betty was done with
her ride. 

31. Cool(ing) Bandana



Wearing a self-cooling bandana during a long workout in the heat or a stuffy gym means looking as great as you feel. ($3.59)
Wearing a self-cooling bandana during a long workout in the heat or a stuffy gym means looking as great as you
feel. 

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