Shopping for those who thrive on health and fitness? These 15 health nut gifts are must haves. They are so great you might want to just keep them for yourself! Happy shopping!
1. A cold-weather running top.
For the lunatics who insist on working out in the cold. Novelty Heat Jacket, $119.99. Comes with NB HEAT technology. Get it here.
2. Waterproof headphones and iPod shuffle.
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For your aquatic amigos. Swimbuds Waterproof Headphones + Waterproof iPod Shuffle, $139. Get it here.
3. Sweat-proof Bluetooth earbuds.
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For your sweet-and-sweaty buddies. Jaybird Sport Bluebuds X, $169.95. Get it here.
4. The FitBit Charge activity tracker.
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For the data obsessives. The Charge (the newest tracker from FitBit) tracks steps, distance, calories burned, floors climbed, and active minutes. It also monitors your sleep, wakes you up in the morning, and comes with caller ID! FitBit Charge, $129.95. Get it here.
For a more affordable option that comes with many of the same perks, you can opt for the FitBit Flex, $99.95. Get it here.
5. DIY cold brew coffee kit.
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For all the caffeine addicts in your life. CoffeeSock Cold Brew Coffee Kit, $20. Get it here!
6. A brew-your-own Kombucha kit.
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For your crafty hippie friends, of course. Food52 Kombucha Basic Home Brew Kit, $45. Get it here.
7. A vegetable spiral slicer!
For your clean eating friends. Procizion Vegetable Spiral Slicer, $15.27. Get it here.
8. Instant butter coffee. INSTANT BUTTER COFFEE.
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For your friends who are maybe a bit more… open-minded… about their breakfast foods. But seriously, though, some people swear by these things. Coffee Blocks 8-pack, $23.95. Get them here.
9. Contigo Autoseal Kangaroo Water bottle
This water bottle is everything the minimalist in your life will need. Unclick the button in the middle to reveal a secret compartment that fits keys, cash, and credit cards. Simply walk out of the door with this BPA-free bottle and you’ll be set for the day. Good for: Hikers, fitness junkies. $13.99 Get them here.
10. Power Press Push Up
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Shopping for someone who already has TRX bands, kettlebells, Spinning shoes, and every other fitness gadget imaginable? Here’s the one thing they probably don’t have: the Power Press Push Up. It sculpts arms by targeting multiple muscles — simply move the portable handles around the board, and voilà! Get Michelle Obama arms in no time. Good for: Home-gym enthusiasts, weight-room experts. $59.99 Get it here.
11. Personal water filter.
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For the hiking and camping enthusiasts out there. This is seriously cool: It can filter up to 1,000 liters of contaminated water, and surpasses EPA standards for water filters. Oh, and it’s portable. LifeStraw Personal Water Filter, $19.95. Get it here.
12. THE BEST foam roller around.
For the sore-and-proud crowd. Comes in all sorts of funky colors, if neon pink isn’t their thing. Trigger Point Performance The Grid Revolutionary Foam Roller, $36.73. Get it here.
13. Running wristband with a hidden key pocket.
For your friends who will appreciate just how GENIUS this is. This one’s glow in the dark neon green, but they come in all sorts of colors. Pocketbands, $9. Get it here.
14. The 4-Hour Body
Whether for beginners and advanced athletes, Timothy Ferriss’sThe Four Hour Body details his obsessive quest to attain the ultimate level of health and fitness. Now, he passes his experience (over a decade’s worth) on in this exhaustive guide to achieving the ultimate body. $16.44 Get it here.
14. The Complete Manual Of Things That Might Kill You
If he wasn’t a hypochondriac before, this humorous medical manual will certainly turn him into one! Theexhaustive and “don’t take it too seriously” guide takes normal, everyday symptoms and associates them with rare and horrifying illnesses. It’s a morbidly fun read, and the perfect coffee table book. $22.49 Get it here.
Happy shopping!