40 Best Fitness Gifts for Men 2023, According to Fitness Editors

If backyard training is the name of your game, these are your go-to shoes. They’re agile while tough, built for everything from strength training in your driveway to cross-fit and mobility training in your yard. They’ll complement the outdoor workout experience with superior comfort and are extremely durable.

Fitness trackers should be as comfortable as a good pair of running shoes or your favorite hoodie. WHOOP is all about comfort, while setting you up with all the necessary fitness info to maximize your routine. The health monitoring is nice but we especially like its keen ability to guide you towards better recovery and sleep.

The ultimate kicks for the cross-training guru, these workout sneakers are made of mesh and made to dart, dash, and pivot all over the place. They breathe and offer plenty of supper while the wrap-around rubber sash adds a cool accent and strengthens the midsole.

The Nuobell strikes the perfect balance between dependable performance and an authentic dumbbell experience. Consider these a level up from lower price-point adjustable models. Despite a couple of minor scratches, they have demonstrated remarkable durability even with consistent heavy usage, too.

As with a lot of home gym equipment, you often get what you pay for. Case in point: This flagship exercise bike from Schwinn Fitness. The AD7 Airdyne stands out with a wind-resistance setup that offers a full-body cardio workout, and when seated, the extra-padded, oversized seat makes for a comfy ride.

Designed with the runner in mind, this running hat includes a built-in headband for sweat absorption and a flexible build. The bill keeps the glare at bay while the reflective details are nice for being seen when the workout happens before the sun comes out (or after it goes down).

This overachieving duffel is extremely lightweight and comes with nine pockets. Great for gym, work or travel, the bag has a separate compartment for shoes and sweaty gear. Plus, the padded aesthetic is incredibly on-trend.

You can obtain a great running shoe without having to refinance your house. Shocker, we know. This pair is propulsive, with great response and comfort and a lasting design that can handle the abuse of the pavement.

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 helps the body recharge fully and efficiently.

These joggers are so comfortable you’ll have to have them forcibly removed when it’s finally time to give them a wash. The terry fabric is soft and stretchy and the tapered fit is sharp enough you could almost pull them off at a work meeting (especially if it’s virtual). They’re also available in 3 lengths, meaning you can choose one tailor-made for anyone in your life.

Great home gym gear needs to be versatile as you only have so much space to work with and, sometimes, that space is reserved for other things when the fitness session is over. These adjustable dumbbells are ideal for at-home use, offering 10-90 pounds per dumbbell, great holders, and tremendous ease of use.

Who says a kettlebell can’t have a little attitude? These animalistic ones bring a little fun to the workout and are a bit of a collectors item, with different critters set to different weights. Work your way up from the 18-pound howler to the 90-pound Bigfoot.

Your workout is only as good as the tools and equipment used in it. This high-functioning weighted vest distributes weight evenly and is great to throw on before a strength and conditioning set or just some added resistance as you knock out a core workout. It’s one of our all-time favorites, as mentioned in our 2023 Home Gym Awards.

You might’ve seen this brand plastered all over the internet, and for good reason. These leggings, which we found to be the perfect base layer, look and feel great for any running or strength training workout. The fabric maintains its stretch and soft integrity even after dozens of washes, so you can trust this gift will go the distance.

If there’s a pilates lover in your life, this is the perfect gift. It’s a smooth operator, with scores of workout options and the ability to stow neatly when not in use. Highly effective, the Reformer is made to increase strength, balance, agility and more. Plus, it’s just plain fun to use.

The smallest tool in the Theragun arsenal, the mini massage gun packs a serious massage in a slight frame. Easy to hold, it offers three various speeds as well as a trio of attachments to best match pain or soreness areas. The battery life is also killer, offering the same 150-minute capacity as full-sized models.

Build a better yoga session with this block duo. It’s a great tool for perfecting certain poses and increasing your flexibility and balance. They’re soft to the touch but firm enough to withstand the weight and pressure of a strenuous yoga session.