The Top Holiday Gift Ideas for Gym Goers

The Top Holiday Gift Ideas for Gym Goers

The holiday season is upon us, and it's time to start thinking about what gifts you can get for your loved ones. If you have a powerlifter, bodybuilder, or Olympic weightlifter in your life, we've got you covered with our list of Christmas gifts for all gym goers in 2023. From the latest fitness accessories to nourishing nutrition essentials, we've curated a list of the best gift ideas that will make any gym goer’s heart skip a beat, whether they are just starting out or have been lifting for years.

Our list includes fitness tools, trendy workout gear, and supplements to take your workout routine to the next level. We also have outdoor fitness gifts for the cardio or calisthenic athletes tuning in.

So sit back, relax, and browse through our list of amazing gifts that will elevate your gym-loving loved one's workout game in 2023!

Weightlifting Gear Gift Ideas

Now, weightlifting gear is a great idea for bodybuilders and strength athletes, so let’s take a look at the top pieces of weightlifting gear to get the gym goer on your list to shop for.

Weightlifting Belt

A proper weightlifting belt is great for any gym goer, whether your goal is bodybuilding, strength training, or whatever you may be interested in. When you are doing resistance training, especially compound lifts like the barbell squat and the deadlift, a lot of pressure is put onto the midsection. The core muscles will brace and help to complete these lifts, and having a weightlifting belt helps to brace the midsection, making it easier to get a mind muscle connection to the target muscles. 

A weightlifting belt also helps to maintain proper form, ensuring that the core is tight and the back is staying in place, especially during a movement like the deadlift. Maintaining proper form helps with staying injury free.

One thing to keep in mind when shopping for a weightlifting belt are the materials used. Typically they are leather or nylon, and can be pronged, velcro, or lever. 

Weightlifting Shoes

This one is geared more towards the Holiday gifts for powerlifters and weightlifters, as weightlifting shoes are great for staying stable and balanced during squats, or even other movements like snatches and clean and jerks. These specialized shoes have a raised heel, which improves ankle flexibility and range of motion. The elevated heel also promotes an upright torso position, which is very important for powerlifting and Olympic lifts. Investing in a pair of weightlifting shoes can greatly enhance your performance and reduce the risk of injury.

Wrist Wraps and Straps

Next on the list of gift ideas for gym goers are two items that sound similar and may even look similar, but provide support for different areas. However, you really should have both in your bag at all times. Wrist wraps and straps are those pieces of gym equipment to keep in your bag that can really work for your overall benefit when it comes to lifting big. 

Wrist wraps wrap tightly around your wrists, providing stability and reducing sweat and blisters from chalk for movements such as the bench press or overhead press.

On the other hand, wrist straps wrap around your wrists and go over your palms to wrap around the bar, and help you in pulling movements, such as rows, deadlifts, and pull-ups.

Gym Bag

Now, every gym goer needs a gym bag! Especially if they are getting loaded up on some other awesome gear, a gym bag is essential for keeping your belongings in. That being said, if you are shopping for anyone that steps foot in a gym, gifting them a gym bag is a great option.

Nutritional Gift Ideas

Now, there are plenty of supplements out there that can help you with your progression, whether that goal is strength or size. Let’s take a look at some of our choices to give to the gym goer in your life this holiday season.

Pre-Workout or Energy Drinks

Coffee is boring, and caffeine is great for your gym sessions as they provide energy, better pumps, and greater focus. Pre-workout and energy drinks are great gift ideas for the gym goers in your life, as who doesn’t love a nice boost before hitting some one rep maxes? 

Creatine

With the holiday season upon us, winter bulks are in full effect, and creatine is a great supplement to help you put on that strength and size you so desire. Creatine is a naturally produced nitrogenous organic acid in the body. What creatine is is synthesized from amino acids such as glycine, arginine, and methionine by the liver and kidneys. 

The body stores creatine in the muscles as phosphocreatine, which can rapidly convert into ATP (adenosine triphosphate) to provide energy during intense physical activity, making it a great bodybuilding supplement for gym goers. When supplementing with creatine, the levels of phosphocreatine in the muscles increase, resulting in improved energy availability and enhanced performance. Just make sure whoever you gift this to stays hydrated!

A Gift for the Cardio and Calisthenics Athletes

Now, when you are a calisthenics athlete meaning you train with all bodyweight exercises, or you are a cardio fanatic, sometimes you want to up the intensity a bit. So what do you get them?

Weighted Vest

Getting that calisthenics or cardio athlete in your life a weighted vest, or even a plate carrier is a great gift idea. It helps to add extra weight to bodyweight exercises, as well as more resistance when running. That can help you burn more calories, and when it comes time to cut down for summer, it can be very beneficial.

The Top Holiday Gift for All Gym Goers

Now, all of the gifts listed above are great, but what is the top holiday gift for any gym goer?

Boostcamp Premium

Boostcamp is a great app that allows you to follow proven programs from well known coaches, whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced. You can also build custom routines, and really make some progress. Now, with a Boostcamp Premium subscription, you can track workout analytics, making sure that you are staying on track and continually progressing, and it’s all right on your phone, so no matter what gym you are in, you can have Boostcamp right by your side.

That being said, Boostcamp Premium is our top choice to give as a gift this holiday season.

Wrap Up

Overall, the holiday season is here, and it is time to start taking a look at what gifts you will be giving the gym goers in your life. So, what are you waiting for? Get shopping!

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