Still Need A Gift Idea For The Fitness Fanatic In Your Life? Check Out These Options

The holidays are a time for reflection, relaxation and, well … gift giving.

So as you fight the December traffic for an onslaught of month-wide shopping or rack your brain during an Amazon-fueled night of online spending, remember to keep in mind the fitness fanatic in your life who might need a new pair of socks, a cleverly-designed backpack, or even a new pair of shoes.

We know every family has one. That ‘Weekend Warrior’ uncle who packs on the miles, that aunt or sister who tackles sets in the gym or pilates studio.

There’s even that cousin who LOVES to flaunt their Equinox membership, or that friend who appreciates a good smoothie and acai bowl.

The month isn’t over yet. Here are some gift ideas that you can take to the bank.

1. For The Practical (And Prepared) Athlete In Your Life

SPIBELT – The Original

Not every runner is built the same. Some need nothing more than a high-performing watch and carbon fiber-plated shoes. Others pack on the swag – arm bands, head bands, heart-rate monitors and headphones.

Then there’s the more measured athlete who requires their phone and keys during a run. The SPIBELT Original comes in handy here.

It’ll carry everything a runner will need on a short or long run, from credit cards to keys and a phone. SPIBELT offers different bag types, along with various colors and band sizes.

Link – $26.99

2. For The Style-Minded Athlete In Your Life

Outdoor Voices – Exercise Dress, Zephyr 3” Women’s Short, ThinkFast Men’s Mesh Shortsleeve

The Athleisure market is growing like crazy. In fact, the market size for products in 2023 was $358 billion. What’s more, that number is estimated to grow nine-percent through 2030, according to Grand View Research.

So you can’t go wrong here, whether your apparel gift is to a sibling, partner or friend. Austin-based Outdoor Voices offer men’s and women’s attire that would fit the bill here.

Looking for something sporty and universal for your daughter, girlfriend or wife? You could go with the Exercise Dress, which has adjustable straps and a built-in shorts liner with side pockets. Or you could go with the Zephyr 3” women’s short, which is made from durable 100-percent polyester and sports a “ton of pockets to stash your snacks in.”

If you’re in a pinch and need to pick up something for dad, you can swing the ThinkFast Mesh Shortsleeve, which features a fast-drying fabric that will allow pops to hit up that Pickleball Game and then double-back for an afternoon of yard work.

Exercise Dress – $100
Zephyr – $24.95
ThinkFast Mesh Shortsleeve – $58

3. Help Support Your Local Austin Business

Clubhouse – Cordially Clubhouse Cap

Sure, Nike, On and HOKA are easy sells. They’re mega-companies with wide market appeal and style points. But local businesses are the lifeblood of the economy, and you can discover some truly great products at a number of shops in the Austin area.

Clubhouse should be on your list. Located right in the heart of Downtown at 610 East 45th Street, the fitness-fueled proprietor of sports attire has a number of cool apparel to check out. We’d recommend the Cordially Clubhouse Cap, which has a Texas sensibility and just enough flare for that backyard barbecue or long-run out on Town Lake.

There’s also a matter of convenience. With the Soft Crop Tank, the woman in your life can have both substance and style, a shirt which works in the 100-degree Texas heat and a night out for drinks after a fast tempo run.

Cordially Clubhouse Cap – $30
Soft Crop Tank – $59

4. For The Accessory Fanatic In Your Life

YETI – 27L Backpack

I find it unconstitutional for anyone not to have a backpack in the rotation. The backpack is an essential function of American life.

Laptop. Phone. Keys. Papers. Binders. Books. Etc. That’s your life, man!

So buying the right one is crucial. We say you can’t go wrong with this multi-dimensional YETI carry-bag. It’s got all the pockets and compartments you could ever want and need. Plus, it’s just subtle enough to make you look cool and professional.

YETI 27L Backpack – $184.00
42 Oz. Straw Mug – $45

5. For The Running Geek In Your Life

Atreyu – Daily Trainer 1.2

The evolving boutique running shoe-designer and retailer is heading into its prime years as a specialty shop built to take on high-performance shoes, evolving from its first iterations to the next generation of products it’s hoping will take the company to the next level.

Founder Michaqel Krajicek recently revealed that he will be discontinuing his ‘Base Model’ line over the incoming spring in favor of a newer version of the Daily Trainer, built to handle the daily miles of the regular runner in Austin.

But in the meantime, get the rest of Base Model’s remaining inventory while you still can. The lightweight trailer weighs just 6-ounces, has a 6-millimeter drop and sports neutral cushion for a balanced runner. The Base Model markets for $90. The Daily Trainer 1.2, meant for more miles and everything in between, weighs 9-ounces and features an EVA compound for added comfort and durability.

Base Model – $90
Daily Trainer 1.2 – $115
Race Model – $120

6. For The Let’s-Crush-Some-Gains Athlete In Your Life

BPN – A Bevy Of Supplement Options

It’s often said that if you can make a personal connection with a customer, you can create a fan for life. And in many ways, that’s what Nick Bare has done with Bare Performance Nutrition, a company that was born out of his college apartment in Western Pennsylvania in 2012.

Twelve years later, BPN has found itself in Texas, operating just north of Austin in a giant warehouse. A year ago, Inc. Magazine listed the company as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southwest Region, sporting a two-year growth of 403-percent.

Now, while you can order “whey protein” or “pre-workout” at pretty much any GNC store across the country, with BPN you would at least be supporting a local business, and one whose motto, ‘Go One More,’ will inspire you to go outside and crush the day.

G.1.M Sport – $39.99
Whey Protein Powder – $44.99
Flight/Pre-Workout – $44.99

7. For The Health-And-Wellness Person In Your Life

Juiceland – Just How Much Cold-Pressed Juice Does Your Significant Other Drink? There’s A Gift Card For That

The Austin-based Juiceland, which was founded in 2011, has 40 stores across Texas, including in Dallas and Houston, and features plant-based meals, smoothies, wellness shots and fresh-made cold-pressed juices.

While Juiceland founder Matt Shook may have arrived in Austin because of a girlfriend and some music, he stayed because of the juice and a business that has transformed the Greater Austin Metro into a health-conscious and wellness wonderland.

Juiceland Gift Card – Online And Physical Options

8. For that I-Really-Need-A-Gym-Sesh-Now Athlete In Your Life

A Multitude Of Gym Options In Austin, Texas

Listen. There is a gym for every type in Austin. You can HIT, F45, endeavor with some pilates, or mind your way to Black Swan Yoga.

You can climb your way to CRUX, ride to your heart’s content at Barry’s, Rō while you catch a sunset at Town Lake, score a sesh at Equinox, or even play a couple rounds of ball at the Y. It’s up to you.

Our pick of the litter? Call us old-fashioned, but we love a great workout class. You won’t be disappointed at Athletic Outcomes.

Athletic Outcomes – Unlimited Classes for $39
Black Swan Yoga – Book A Class
Rō Rowing – First Class Is $5
CRUX – Membership Sale Starting At $50