The Best Fitness Gifts From Nike

The best gifts for fitness lovers are the items they’ll be excited to reach for week after week to elevate their workouts or recovery days. Think: the shoes that feel like walking on air, the stylish bag that fits all their gym essentials, and the chic-yet-cozy sweats they can’t wait to wear when they get home.

With the help of Nike Well Collective performance coach Lauren Schramm, we’re sharing the best fitness gifts to help your favorite athlete take their training, comfort and style to the next level.

A fitness enthusiast can never have too many pairs of sneakers, particularly when they’re as comfortable as the Nike Motiva Walking Shoes, Schramm’s go-to for daily walks. They offer Nike’s highest level of cushioning and Comfortgroove innovation on the outsole, a unique design feature that enhances comfort by absorbing bumps. “If you’ve tried them on, you’ll understand that it’s tough to reach for anything else when you know you could walk on clouds all day,” Schramm says. Keep it simple with all-white or black, or go big with a pop of color.

For gym-goers, Schramm suggests the Free Metcon 6, a lightweight shoe that provides freedom for dynamic movements, plus plenty of cushioning and support. “The Free Metcon is my go-to for almost everything I do — designed with flexibility to move naturally while keeping you stable as you move laterally or however your heart desires in the gym,” she says.

For a fitness lover, you can’t go wrong with a new gym duffel, backpack or fanny pack to add to the rotation. The Nike Elemental Premium Duffel Bag is a sleek option that can do double duty as a weekender thanks to its spacious design and padded, adjustable shoulder strap. Inside, pockets keep items like a water bottle, towel or headphones organized, while zippered pockets on the outside keep other small essentials secure and accessible.

For a budget-friendly yet sporty-chic option that can be worn for bike rides, hikes or just running errands, try the Nike Heritage Waistpack. It can be worn around the waist, as a crossbody or over the shoulder. The main compartment fits a phone and wallet; a smaller pocket helps keep items like keys easily accessible. It comes in eight colorways, so you can choose the one that best suits the athlete's personal style.

The Nike Reversible Yoga Mat has a cushioned, grippy surface to keep yogis from sliding during a sweaty flow — and it’s lightweight enough to carry to their favorite yoga studio for class. The soft microfiber Nike Yoga Towel is perfect for layering on top of a yoga mat to absorb sweat, or it can be used as a towel after a tough gym workout. It dries fast and is easy to throw in their bag, making it a simple yet game-changing gift that'll get used on repeat.

If you’re looking for workout clothes for the fitness lover in your life, Schramm shares her personal favorites to inspire your shopping. “Not quite a bra, not quite a tank — the Zenvy Longline Sports Bra is great to pair with a high-waisted bottom. I love the high-coverage cut, medium width straps and cut out in the back — interesting, but classic,” she says. With the built-in bra and Dri-FIT technology, it’s great for sweaty workouts like hot yoga.

Schramm pairs her Zenvy bra with the squat- and sweat-proof 5-inch Universa Biker Shorts, a great pick for runners or gym lovers: “I find myself searching through my drawers for these biker shorts. They’re high-waisted and have pockets — need I say more?”

For men, a Nike bestseller like the Men's Dri-FIT 5-Inch Unlined Versatile Shorts would make an excellent gift for just about anyone on your list since the shorts are designed with running, training and yoga in mind. They’re stretchy, sweat-wicking and have plenty of storage, all features that will ensure these become a go-to in his workout wardrobe.

Finish the look with a workout wardrobe staple like the Men's Dri-FIT Short-Sleeve Versatile Top with underarm ventilation that he can throw on to run or lift or for recovery days.

When the weather is cool but the workout is sweaty, consider the Nike Club Fleece Men's Long-Sleeve Fleece Polo — perfect for the guy who loves the comfort and function of a kangaroo pocket fleece sweatshirt but also appreciates the more preppy, polished style of a colorful, collared polo.

For the sports fanatic, consider a pair of sweatpants to rep his favorite NFL team. In addition to his team’s logo, the sweatpants have a cozy fleece lining that makes them ideal for a Sunday spent on the couch.

For women, the vintage-inspired NikeCourt Heritage Women's Over-Oversized Crew-Neck Graphic Tennis Sweatshirt is a stylish yet comfortable option for wearing on and off the court thanks to the terry fabric and oversized fit. Finish the sporty-chic look with varsity-inspired Nike Sportswear Club Fleece Women's Mid-Rise Pants with a cozy, semi-brushed fleece.