Yahoo News Best Christmas gifts for gym lovers and fitness fanatics
The one thing any friend or family member of the fitterati knows? There’s no such thing as too much fit kit - especially if it’s an excuse to get up and out through the dark winter months.
Fortunately, there’s plenty of high-spec new gear to treat them to. Apple has just released its most exercise-friendly smartwatch yet, the Apple Watch Series 7, Bose recently launched the smartest noise-cancelling headphones on the market and there are offers galore when it comes to yoga mats, running shoes and gym tops.
From festive leggings that’ll brighten dark nights to the sports bra every influencer loves, these are the hottest gifts to get the BFF who loves to get their sweat on.
The Trainers
Adidas Adizero Boston 10 Shoes
Perfect for the parkrun obsessive. adidas’ Bostons are the ultimate running shoes for anyone chasing a PB: they’re super light, ridiculously springy and feature ultra-responsive cushioning so your feet stay comfy all the way round.
They’re also green in more ways than one. The shoes are made with Primegreen, a series of high-performance eco-friendly materials. 50 per cent of the upper is recycled.
£130, adidas.co.uk
The leggings
Sweaty Betty’s Goddess Foil Gym Leggings
The gift of sparkle. Sweaty Betty’s have long been the comfiest, most durable and flattering leggings on the high street and their latest pair make the ultimate festive fitness-wear: bum-sculpting, squat-proof compression leggings in a black scatter foil print, perfect for that Christmas spin class or Twixtmas HIIT workout.
Use the code CHEERS for 25 per cent off in the Black Friday sale.
£85, sweatybetty.com
The bra
Pocket Sport’s Plein Air Bra
Finally - a bra that’s supportive enough to run in, and comfy enough to wear all day. Pocket Sport’s Plein Air Bra has been ravely reviewed ever since it launched this autumn and no wonder - it features an adjustable strap, a classic bra clasp and comes in a chic colour-block design so it looks good too.
Oh, and the padding stays in place even when it’s been through the wash. Comes in black or a fig colour.
£45, pocket-sport.com
The tank top
Lucas Hugh’s Axis Crop Tank
For the HIIT class fanatic. This loose-fitting sports tank features twisted boxing wrap-inspired panels and mesh that’ll keep you cool while you’re pounding the treadmill at Barry’s - and glisten in the lights, too. There are reflective triangles at the back for visibility and subtle mesh that’ll highlight your sports bra underneath.
The danger is you’ll never want to take it off.
£95, lucashugh.com
The long-sleeve
Zaazee’s Ava Long Sleeved Top
Your new favourite running top. Zaazee’s Ava long-sleeve went on sale last week and it’s already a customer favourite, with a thumbholes on the sleeves, a flattering scooped hem and extra length at the back.
It’s made in the UK using sustainable Italian fabric and comes in three colours: ice mint, sky blue or dark red. Wear it on its own or as a base layer.
£42, zaazee.co.uk
The headphones
Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones
The ultimate combination of noise-cancelling, comfort and audio quality. Bose’s newest QuietComfort headphones are for the fitness freak who likes to get into the zone and cut out the pounding of the treadmill next door.
They feature Bose’s highest spec noise-cancelling technology yet, with a quiet mode that fully fades the sound of the world around you, or a less extreme ‘aware mode’, which keeps you safe on the streets by making sure you can still hear our surroundings. If you want a trial run, try before you buy: Bose’s website plays you audio and lets you switch between modes to experience the difference for yourself.
£319.95, bose.co.uk
The smartwatch
Apple Watch Series 7
The most durable Apple Watch ever built - with the biggest display yet. Borders have been reduced by 40 per cent, allowing for nearly 20 per cent more screen area than the last edition, the Series 6 - that’s over 50 per cent more screen area than the Series 3.
Fitness+ members can look forward to a new series of Tai Chi and Pilates classes to tap into, and there are lots of upgraded new fitness features, including an ECG sensor (just touch the digital crown to generate an ECG waveform in just 30 seconds), a blood oxygen measurement tool and sleep tracking (the upgraded sleep app helps you create a bedtime routine to help you meet your sleep goals). Now available in five all-new aluminium colours from a bright red to a forest green.
From £369, apple.com
The yoga mat
Liforme’s Grateful Rainbow Yoga Mat
This one’s for the beginner yogi looking to improve his or her form: a yoga mat with alignment cues printed on, to guide your practice.
The mat comes in a joyful ‘grateful pink’ hue, features rainbow-coloured alignment systems and is printed with durable, eco-friendly and non-toxic ink to help users stay balanced, aligned and centred. There’s a complimentary yoga mat bag included.
£108, liforme.com
The gym bag
lululemon’s City Adventurer Backpack II
The City Adventurer Backpack has had an upgrade just in time for Christmas. Now available in a warming spiced chai and aquila green colours, it’s made for a super-quick transition from work to working out.
There’s a built-in pocket to keep your sweaty gear separate, an exterior padded pocket for your 15” laptop and a quick-access phone pocket for navigating your way to classes quickly. It’s water-repellent, too, in case the rain comes en route.
£74, lululemon.co.uk
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