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Gifts Your Athletic Guy Will Love

Athletes are always on the cutting edge of new gear to make them faster, stronger, and more efficient. Every year new equipment comes out that allows athletes to push themselves to the limit and reach even higher fitness goals. Whether he’s working on his arms to make the next big climb or he’s training for his first marathon, there are a host of gifts that he’ll appreciate.

  1. The Perfect Push Up

The Perfect Pushup is an ergonomically designed device that helps make pushups easier on the joints and engages more muscles in the body.  The two discs are built to rotate slightly as you lower to the ground, defining more muscles and reducing joint strain on wrists and elbows. Joint health is critical to keep athletes healthy and active, and Perfect Push Up helps them do both.

  1. Vitamix Blender

This is the premiere blender for people of all lifestyles. Why is this product so different than your average blender? Blenders aren’t cheap, but the Vitamix gives you more bang for your buck. Known for its power and versatility, this blender can pulverize and liquefy almost any recipe ingredient—even the tiniest seeds. The blades can even reach speeds fast enough to create friction heat if needed for hot beverages.

  1. Hydro Flask

If you think that water bottles can’t get more sophisticated, think again. The Hydro Flask features double-wall vacuum insulated TempShield technology, which can help liquids remain hot for up to six hours, or cold for up to twenty-four hours. The outside also has a powder coat that increases grip so it can’t slip out of your athlete’s sweaty hands in the middle of an intense work out. There’s no item hotter than the Hydro Flask for your athlete to take anywhere, anytime.

  1. FitBit

The Fitbit is easily one of the hottest items on the market for anyone looking to live a healthier lifestyle. Each model is designed with your aesthetic and preference in mind. This device was created to help people of all backgrounds become more aware of their bodies, from sleep patterns to heart rate and everything in between. Athletes who want to optimize their performance need a Fitbit to help them fine-tune their daily routine.

  1. Yoga Mat

Yoga is all the rage for low-impact, joint strengthening, and muscle stretching exercise. More athletes turn to yoga to help stabilize old injuries and increase flexibility. Whether yoga is his exercise of choice or he likes to supplement his workout with yoga classes, a yoga mat makes sure he is ready to go. Yoga mats from Manduka provide grip and support and come in a variety of fun patterns and colors. He or she can stow their mat away in their trunk for some on-the-go physical fitness.

  1. Foam Roller

Foam rollers and other rollers and yoga props help relieve tension and soreness in the muscles for better performance. Foam rollers are used on the floor and allow people to roll their thighs, calves, feet, IT bands, back and shoulders to massage out pain. Likewise, other rollers made out of harder materials provide deep-tissue massage for those otherwise hard-to-reach places. Consider other products like yoga blocks to provide stability and support to areas that allow low-effort stretching.

  1. Phone-Friendly Gloves

If he doesn’t mind working out in the cold, then a pair of gloves may do the trick. Phone-friendly gloves allow you to keep your hands warm and insulated without compromising your ability to use your smartphone. Never let them risk chilly hands to answer a phone call again with a pair of gloves with touch-sensitive technology.

  1. Weight Vest

A weight vest can transform an entire work out. Anyone who plays a sport, lifts weights, or performs high-cardio activity will enjoy a weight vest that adds resistance to their workout. Choose from a variety of weight vests that allows them to raise their workout game to the next level.

  1. Sports Equipment

Intramural and professional league players alike require the latest sports equipment to remain on top of their game. If he likes to partake in the company softball league, try browsing for softball gloves, bats, and even league t-shirts to get him ready for the next big game.

Choosing a gift for the star athlete in your life doesn’t have to be hard. Find a thoughtful gift for him and he’ll be thankful you did.