10 Sporty Must Have Gifts

How’s your exercise routine going this year? You might already own your basic fitness clothing and equipment, but did you know that there are a number of things you could be using to improve your performance and overall enjoyment?

Once you know how these must-haves can help, you’re going to want them all…

Sports Magazine Subscription
If you want ideas and tips you can trust, with feature lengths articles on the kind of subjects that really interest you, magazine subscription gifts are the answer. Sign up for a sports mag subscription and get fresh dose of motivation and inspiration every month.

Cycling Sat Nav
The Garmin Edge is small, secure, hardy enough to survive a fall or three, and has an ambient light sensor so you can easily read it in the sun. It also lets you know what lane you need to be in while riding in the city, and beeps upcoming turns in advance so you can keep your eyes safely fixed on the road.

Filtration Bottles
This bottle is great for walkers, climbers, and travellers who need to fill up in local water sources. The filtering system gets rid of impurities and bacteria, so you can fill up your bottle from a mountain stream without worrying about getting ill.

Fitbit Surge
The Fitbit Surge is a super watch – it tracks GPS, your heart rate, your activity stats throughout the day and even how much sleep you’re getting. It also syncs wirelessly to your smartphone and computer, and allows you to see text & call notifications and control music too.

Bike Indicators
Cycling can be dangerous, particularly beside impatient drivers! Invest in some signal pod indicators, reducing your risk of an accident on the road.

Moji Foot PRO Massager
This stainless steel foot massager can be frozen to offer deep-tissue massages. We recommend popping it under your desk at work to soothe aches and pains!

Compression Tights
It’s not clear whether or not compression tights actually help your workout (though many athletes wear compression clothing anyway) – so it has to be worth a shot, right? We like the look of this brand.

A Runner’s Diary
Keeping a running diary is fun as well as being a useful thing to do. Record your times, distance, terrains, weather conditions, goals and thoughts, and make a note of physical complaints too. Looking back over your notes will help you to identify any injury trends and could help you to run better in the future.

A Gift for Someone Else?
A free app called Charity Miles allows you to earn money for charities every time you run, walk or cycle. All you have to do is download it, choose the charity you’d like to support before your workout begins, and enjoy sports as usual.

A Splurge on Designer Fitness Clothing
Update your fitness wardrobe with high-quality, eye-catching sports wear. Brands like duskii, Vie Active, Aether and Sweaty Betty are among the most popular, and will translate well into your everyday wardrobe too. You won’t just be wearing these clothes to the gym!