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The best Christmas gifts for the gym-lovers and wellness enthusiasts in your life
From workout gear to smartwatches, these are our top tried-and-tested picks for the health nut in your life

Gift shopping for a health and fitness lover can be a bit daunting if you're not an exercise fanatic yourself.
So, to save you the stress of scouring the internet for the best gifts for gym lovers this Christmas and panic-buying a fitness tracker or pair of running socks, we've cherry-picked the gifts that are guaranteed to put a smile on their face.
The best gifts for gym lovers and fitness fans 2025
Our top picks cover everything from fitness equipment to activewear and sleep gadgets.
All the recommendations below have been tested by our experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute, which means they've been rigorously reviewed in our state-of the art-lab and often with a panel at home as well. We've included plenty of options for all needs and budgets, whether they're into running, yoga, lifting weights or looking for a little R&R.
Priyankaa is our sleep and wellness expert, specialising in expert-tested reviews and roundups on the latest health and fitness products. From walking boots to running machines, Priyankaa has written about hundreds of products and is passionate about providing in-depth, unbiased reviews. Plus, as an avid runner and gymgoer, she knows exactly what to look for when finding the right gymwear, fitness tracker or earphones.
Priyankaa has an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University and over five years’ experience in health and fitness journalism. Priyankaa has written for Stylist’s Strong Women Training Club, where she regularly wrote about diversity in the fitness industry, nutrition tips, training advice and her experience completing various fitness challenges. She has also written for a variety of publications including Business Insider, Glamour, Bustle, Metro, HuffPost UK, gal-dem and more. Outside of work, Priyankaa can usually be found trying out a new gym class, seeking out London's best eats or watching a Spanish TV show in a bid to keep up her language skills.
Kim Hawley is the Senior Health & Fitness Tester at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she leads the independent testing of health, fitness, wellness and sleep products using evidence-led protocols and her extensive industry expertise.
With more than 30 years' experience in the health and fitness industry, Kim has worked as a lead personal trainer, fitness instructor and health writer, teaching at some of London's leading health clubs, including The Harbour Club, David Lloyd and The Chelsea Club. Kim has a particular interest in women's health, especially pre-, peri- and post-menopause, and combines hands-on industry experience with rigorous product evaluation. From fitness trackers and smartwatches to home gym equipment, recovery devices, wellness tech, supplements and sleep solutions, she oversees comprehensive testing to help consumers make confident, informed purchasing decisions they can trust.































