Posted on November 28, 2015 by Kate Halsall

Ahhhhhh it’s that time of year again –  you start to search for the latest fitness gadgets, winter base layers, funky socks and the latest lightest pair of trainers on the market to ensure that he gets the best of the latest fitness gear from Santa. But if we’re honest, some of these fitness gifts won’t ever get used, or at least not anywhere near a gym!! So if you want to buy something useful this year, here are some of our recommendations for Fitness Gifts For Him (don’t worry we have a Fitness Gifts for Her coming soon!)

• Christmas Sport Nutrition Bundles!

The first thing I came across when I started googling this subject matter was an advert from My Protein about “fuelling your Christmas”. It’s a great idea for people who already use supplements such as protein shakes and BCAAS as you get more for your money! My protein are our recommended protein supplier, so they get a thumbs up from us!

http://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/christmas-bundle/11048648.htm

• Foam Roller

All the lists of “top 10 or 20 Fitness Gifts” contain a foam roller of some guise. Anyone who participates in fitness and exercise should invest in one of these. The Grid foam roller is one of Jenny’s favourite bits of kit to use after a tough run or bike session.

Try these from the motive8shop

http://m8shop.co.uk/shop/foam-roller/

http://m8shop.co.uk/shop/the-grid-foam-foller/

If you want to stay “on trend”, apparently the latest all singing all dancing foam roller is called “RUMBLE Roller”!

http://rumbleroller.com/

• Sports Timer

Make sure he takes the right breaks between reps and sets, or help him to discover HIIT training with one of these. There are numerous timer apps you can get for your mobile phone, but for those who want a little privacy in the gym there are specific devices you can take into the gym with you. Reading the reviews and sticking with the “male” theme, one such timer is the “gymboss timer”

http://www.gymboss.com/

• Sexy Skins!

Everyone who knows me knows I love brightly coloured leggings. Well call them skins and suddenly they’re great for everyone! One of our gym members this morning was sporting some great coloured leggings/tights/skins so I had to add it to this list of gifts.

http://www.underarmour.co.uk/en-gb/mens/bottoms/leggings-and-tights/

Whilst these aren’t exactly romantic gifts, these Fitness Gifts For Him are great ideas for those other halves or friends, or even yourself who are keen gym bunnies!