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Gift Ideas for Everyone On Your List
Brian Klutch
Every Muscle & Fitness and Muscle & Fitness Hers readers' wish list seems to get longer as fitness, fashion, gear, and technology progress with lightning speed. But let’s get to the good stuff. Our editors searched high and low for the latest fitness products to go gaga for. Pick from kitchen gadgets that cut prep time in half, essential fitness tools for the ultimate home gym, the hottest workout fashions, and so much more. Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, give your fit friends exactly what they want this season.
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The Perfect Backpack for Her
Brian Klutch
Go ahead and gawk if you want to. This lightweight MZ Wallace Metro Backpack in Camo Oxford is made from durable quilted oxford nylon and has plenty of room—and pockets, plus a gym-shoe stash bag—for all of your workout and daily essentials, making it equal parts superchic and functional. ($245, mzwallace.com)
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Fitness Essentials
Brian Klutch
CitySeat Padded Seat Cover in Midnight
Make your indoor or outdoor cycling experience a little more comfortable with these padded seat covers, which come in fun patterns that fit your free spirit. ($35, cityseat.com)
Unbroken Designs Trippy Floral Leather Belt
This Instagram- worthy 6-inch weightlifting belt comes equipped with memory- foam padding that helps stabilize your entire midsection and relieve lower-back stress when you’re crushing a new PR. ($85, unbrokendesigns.com)
Smart Rope
Smarter is better, especially since this rope can display your data in midair as you exercise, is connected to a mobile app, and tracks your jump count, calories burned, and duration. Plus, it can even recommend interval workouts. ($95, fitboombah.com)
Kriya Veda Eco Travel Mat & Towel
Premium, 72-inch eco-friendly travel mat is light, packs small, and doubles as a yoga towel. It’s also washable, so your Down Dogs stay germ-free. And it doesn’t have any PVC, latex, or rubber and is 100% recyclable. ($58, jujaactive.com)
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Fitness Fashions for Her
Brian Klutch
The Chestee “the Tiffany” and “the Q”
Can you say best athleticwear ever? We can! Especially when it comes to The Chestee. These chic cropped sports bras have built-in padding at the collarbone for exacting protection during barbell cleans, thrusters, and push presses. Plus they’re cuter than anything else in your closet. This Hers essential was invented by Nicole Biscuiti, a CrossFit athlete, for every woman who lifts. (from $58, thechestee.com)
Brooks Fanatic Running Calf Sleeve
Go the extra mile with a little calf compression to help reduce soreness and move more powerfully. ($30, brooksrunning.com)
Pistil Lita Wristlet
Light-gray faux-leather wrist warmers with a thick ribbed knit cuff keep you warm as the winds pick up. ($38, pistildesigns.com)
Shashi Sweet & Star
Lounging during the holidays calls for cute, comfy socks. These are your go-to, with rubber nibs on the bottom for stability. ($18 each, shashionline.com)
SEE ALSO: Chic an Sporty Coats for Fall and Winter for Her
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Fitness Gear and Style Accessories
Brian Klutch
Woodzee Palms Wood Sunglass
Earthy, luxe sunnies in a walnut-wood frame and polarized lenses make retro look so good. Rated UV 400 protection. (from $130, woodzee.com)
Mobot Water Bottle
Two post-workout essentials wrapped in one, a foam roller and water bottle, to hydrate and recuperate on the spot. ($64 for 40 oz; $54 for 27 oz, mobotnation.com)
Pistil Zip It Wallet
Two zip-around compartments on this beautifully distressed carry wallet can stash your cash, phone, and cards. ($32, pistildesigns.com)
SPY Whistler
Ultra-chic aviators from Spy are made with bright Happy Lenses that let you see everything crystal clear and filter the long-wave blue light, which can even improve your mood. ($120, standard; $170, polarized, spyoptic.com)
LOLO Medium Avery Watermelon Heart
Secure your jewelry or makeup in this camo canvas clutch. ($35, jujaactive.com)
Fitbit Charge 2
With a battery life that can last five days, the Charge 2 tracks your heart rate, sleep, steps, calories burned, and floors climbed. It also has a multisport mode to track workouts like running, biking, and weightlifting. ($150, amazon.com)
Samsung Gear Fit2
Automatically track your fitness activity (running, walking, cycling, elliptical), to heart rate while staying in the right intensity zone. Plus the Fit2 lets you post your progress and receive emails and calls. ($180, samsung.com)
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Waterproof Speaker
Brian Klutch
Scosche BoomBottle+
Jam out anywhere and charge up everywhere. This insanely durable speaker is waterproof and will float in water so you never lose it to the elements. The high-definition sound booms your favorite tunes via Bluetooth for up to 15 hours. And it’ll even charge up your smartphone or tablet while you play your beats. Such clutch technology. ($180, scosche.com)
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Beauty and Style Gifts for Her
Brian Klutch
Drybar Baby Buttercup Travel Blow-Dryer
Make room in your bag for that extra pair of sneakers by swapping your full-size hair dryer for this cute, compact one that folds in half and uses ionic technology to increase shine and reduce frizz. ($135, thedrybar.com)
Butter London Beauty Clutch
Every girl needs a little shimmer, and this customizable palette will make her cheeks and eyes shine. ($39, butterlondon.com)
Lush Twilight Bath Bomb
Unwind after a tough day at the gym with this soothing lavender- scented bath bomb. Just drop it right into your tub and sit back and relax. ($7, lushusa.com)
L’Oréal Voluminous Feline Noir Washable Mascara
Statement eyelashes are a must, so this stocking stuffer will be added to her beauty routine in the blink of an eye. ($9, lorealparisusa.com)
Dr. Jart Masking All The Way
Sweat and gym grime can do a number on your skin health. Dr. Jart’s Masking All The Way face-sheet- mask gift set is a one-stop shop for minimizing pores, lifting and firming, removing blackheads, brightening, and hydrating. ($37, sephora.com)
OPI Breakfast at Tiffany’s Collection in Rich & Brazilian (l) and in Five-and-Ten (r)
Go vamp or go angel—either way you will stand out. ($10, ulta.com)
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The Perfect Gift for Cold-Brew Fanatics
Brian Klutch
Coolgear BRU Single-Serve Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Obsessed with smooth cold brew? This affordable at-home iced-coffee maker is your new a.m. buddy. BRU allows you to control the strength and the brew time, then just pop in the straw and go. ($40, coolgearinc.com or Brookstone)
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Kitchen Products for the Healthy Cook
Brian Klutch
George Foreman Evolve Grill System
Digital controls and ceramic grill plates allow you to grill and/or sear steak, chicken, fish, and vegetables at temps from 325°F to 500°F. Or make a master breakfast of high-protein waffles with the included waffle plate. ($99, walmart.com)
PackIt Picnic Tote
Keep your meals cold and secure for 10 hours with PackIt’s new picnic tote. Make more room for your macros by eliminating ice packs. Just toss the tote in the freezer overnight. ($35, packit.com)
Black+Decker 6-in-1 Stirring Rice & Risotto Cooker
Six preset options on this high-functioning, nonstick cooking pot make it simple to replace several other appliances with this single device. It’s just one touch to make rice, risotto, pasta, or slow-cooked dishes. You can even sauté or steam foods or just keep them warm. Truly one and done. ($70, amazon.com)
Gourmia GSV130 Digital Sous Vide Immersion Cooker
Remove all cooking fats from your fit-food equation with the sous vide technique. Clip this to your cooking pot, set the timer, and your meats, fish, and veggies cook to the perfect temperature. ($250, gourmia.com)
Hot Logic Mini
Hot food when you need it? Brilliant! A clean eater’s dream, the food-storage bag keeps your food cold while you’re traveling and comes with a heat-safe glass Pyrex container. Just plug it in when you’re ready, and it reheats your meals with the integrated hot plate. ($50, hotlogicmini.com)
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Kitchen Gadgets for Amateur Chefs
Brian Klutch
Urban Trend Mashed Potato Ricer
Become a lean, mean mashing machine and make your veggies quickly with this durable and dishwasher- safe masher. It’s easy to use and has nonslip handles so you’re not slaving away preparing your next meal. ($35, urban-trend.com)
Chef’n FreshForce Poultry Shears
Make easy work of chicken dinner prep with this pair of serrated stainless- steel shears. Curved blades slice through skin and cartilage and access hard-to-reach bones with no problem. ($15, chefn.com)
Urban Trend Reverso Plus Measuring Cups & Spoons
Measuring made easy. The transparent cup allows you to easily see measured amounts, and the bottom stores five colorful measuring spoons so your perfect portions can be stowed away all in one. ($13, urban-trend.com)
KitchenIQ Smart Wireless Nutri Scale
This tech-savvy scale will make keeping track of your nutrition easier than ever before. Download the app to your smartphone and instantly see a food’s nutrition facts on your phone via Bluetooth. ($60, amazon.com)
KitchenIQ Compact Digital Scale
Low on counter space or headed on the road? Don’t let that get in the way of living a healthy lifestyle. This food scale folds up to fit in the tiniest of spaces. ($30, amazon.com)
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Top Jewelry Gifts for Fit Chicks
Brian Klutch
Guess Choker Set (3-piece)
Give them drama with this sexy choker set. ($25, macys.com)
Decree Butterfly Dial Watch
Etched design gives this rose-gold timepiece lightheartedness. ($28, jcpenney.com)
Chelsea Charles Love Tag Necklace
Give a lasting reminder that her power lies within. Available in 14k gold or sterling silver. ($45, silver; $49, gold; chelseacharles.com)
Guess IG/Seafoam Cocktail Ring
Add an accent with this gold- plated cocktail ring. ($22, shop.guess.com)
MantraBand
Get your daily dose of motivation that goes with any outfit. These bracelets come in silver, rose gold, and gold with a variety of inspiring messages. ($25, silver; $35, gold/rose gold; mantraband.com)
Lulu Dharma Ruby Chalcedony Iris Cuff
Flaunt an earthy style in this triple-strand 6mm faceted semi- precious ruby bracelet with adjustable closures. ($69, luludharma.com)
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The Only Dumbbells You Need
Brian Klutch
Bowflex SelectTech 560 Dumbbells
These are the smartest (and most convenient) dumbbells you’ll ever pick up: A built-in sensor tech tracks weight lifted and rep count, and an app provides a video library of exercises. Plus, Bluetooth technology beams your results to your digital devices. With an adjustable weight from five to 60 pounds, the pair replaces an entire weight rack for the average lifter. ($549 for a pair, bowflex.com)
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The Best Gift for Your Kettlebell-Loving Friend
Brian Klutch
PowerBlock Adjustable Kettlebell
Stock your home gym with one of the most versatile strength tools ever made. The easy-to-use design is ergonomically constructed for a longer, stronger workout and allows four adjusts between 18 and 35 pounds for everything from swings and getups to cleans and more. ($199, powerblock.com)
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Equalizer Bars for Him or Her
Lebert Equalizer Bars
Sweat it and forget it. These high parallette bars make it easy for you to get in triceps dips, body rows, incline pushups, split squats, hip extensions, kneeling triceps extensions, knee-ups, and more—right at home. The box includes two Equalizer Bars, a workout DVD, and a poster. ($120, fitboombah.com)
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Pro Boxing Boots
Brian Klutch
Otomix Pro TKO Super Hi
Limited-edition suede leather pro boxing boots from Otomix are flat-bottomed and agile so you remain in complete control whether in the ring or the gym. Great grip and ankle support are ideal for dynamic moves. ($144, otomix.com)
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Give the Gift of Scents
Scentbird
Scentbird is the perfume and cologne subscription service that allows you to send a personalized gift to that hard-to-shop-for friend or family member who would love to receive a luxury fragrance this holiday season. The service offers 3, 6 and 12-month gift subscriptions and gives the recipient a 30-day supply of over 450 top designer fragrances to choose from each month. They can simply add perfumes or colognes into their cart to be delivered right to their door (starting at $44). They also offer men's and women’s gift sets tailored to different personality types and scent preferences ($59.95).
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Turn Social Media Photos into Books
Chatbooks
Looking for a gift for the fitness friend who's constantly posting on social media? Chatbooks 2016 Highlights books are the perfect way to celebrate and remember the past year’s memories and can be created for a friend or family member directly from a phone or the web. Books include images of recipients’ 30 most-liked Instagram photos. Choose from a variety of limited edition 2016 Highlights covers or create a custom photo cover. The 6 in x 6 in size makes the book a perfect stocking stuffer and starts at $15 for a 30-page book.
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The Ultimate Hiking or Camping Companion
Hyrdoflask
The redesigned Hydro Flask 32 oz ($44.95) and 64 oz ($64.95) beer growlers are the best way to transport your favorite beverages from tap to trailhead. The side handle orientation offers better pouring control thanks to its close proximity to the growler opening. The loop handle accommodates all sizes of hands, fingers and carabiners. Hydro Flask’s TempShield Insulation keeps your beverage--like beer or even kombucha--as cold and bubbly as when it was poured. You can also customize the gift recipient's strap, cap, bottle and boot color at HydroFlask.com.
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Stainless Steel Pint Cups
These Stainless Steel Pint Cups from Healthy Human are perfect for keeping any drink cold. They're an elegant, classy gift for the entertainer who needs need barware, the iced coffee fan who wants to keep her java cold, or the beer lover who wants their brew to stay cold for a long tim. These pints are unbreakable, stackable, recyclable and guaranteed to deliver clean pure drinking with every sip. Starting at $22.99 at HealthyHuman.com
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Ultimate Workout Tool
Give the gift of strength with Mega Bar, a high quality compact, versatile, and affordable product that gives you access to every style of resistance. From body-weight exercises like pull-ups and suspension training with the included gymnastic rings to all the classic barbell exercises like squats and presses, It does it all at a great price for the home and on the go.
Find more info at: www.gymsupreme.com
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CrossRope
The Infinity Rope System Plus Set is so much more than a jump rope. It's a portable, versatile, full-body training tool that tightens and tones like nothing else. With a range four different light and heavy rope weights, durable PVC-coated cables (for indoor and outdoor use) and premium quick-change handles, your workouts will never be boring again. MSRP $128
Learn more at: crossrope.com
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