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Giving gifts is an important part of human interaction and the act can form a stronger emotional connection between two parties. Giving the perfect gift involves choosing something that the recipient would like, not what you like. It should be about the person’s hobby. So, let’s say you have a friend who is a fitness fanatic and well into the process, what are the options when you want to give this person a gift?

Theragun Elite

This is one important gym product that you could buy for a fitness fanatic, and it will be well appreciated. Theragun Elite is a commercial deep muscle treatment. It helps to reduce muscle soreness, improve the mobility of the muscles and increase relaxation, reducing the tension that can come from everyday life, work or workouts. It is relatively quiet when in use. It also has an LED screen and wireless charging. It pairs with the Therabody app to give a personalized experience.

It is the percussive muscle therapy massager that will completely change the owner’s post-workout recovery by helping to relieve tightness and knots in no time.

The cycle-at-home bike

This gym equipment will set you back by about $3,000. So, if you are feeling extra generous when shopping for your fitness fanatic friend, the cycle-at-home bike will be the best option to go for. It is a lot more than just a piece of workout equipment because it encourages that endorphin-driving sweat, a powerful community of riders and athletes, world-class instruction and a loud playlist. If you need your friend to sleep more deeply after workouts for full-body rejuvenation, this is the real deal.

Treadmill Another gift idea would be a treadmill. Running on a treadmill will also benefit the recipient because it’s easy to control. The user can adjust speed, incline and even energy use depending on how much time or effort they want at any given moment of a run. Fitness levels are catered for with this program because runners themselves dictate when they’re ready by choosing between light workout routines, medium-paced runs and long-distance continuous running.

APL Techloom Wave Sneakers

This would make a perfect gift for that fitness fanatic friend of yours. Several brands have tried to replicate Nike’s success in APL but none have succeeded. Nike keeps getting their shoes on non-athlete celebrities as well as those into full sporting activities. In spite of the stiff competition, APL has not just been blossoming but has been launching stellar new styles and colors. The most popular model is the Techloom Wave. It is available in 40 different colors. It is supportive, stretchy and lightweight. The laces are tucked under for a streamlined look.

Bam bamboo T-shirt

This would also be an awesome gift for your fitness fanatic friend. They could wear this T-shirt during workouts as it is specifically designed for those that are into rigorous physical activity. Bamboo fiber is absorbent, meaning that moisture doesn’t sit on its surface. It also keeps air from getting to odorous bacteria. Made from bamboo fiber, it is the perfect fitness gift for people who want to make sure they are fighting climate change. Bam, the manufacturers, are aiming to become impact positive by 2030.

Infrared sauna blankets

Infrared saunas became very common a few years back among some celebrities. The benefits are outstanding and it is a great idea for a gift. It can serve the purpose of a post-workout activity for a fitness fanatic. The benefits include the calming of the mind and burning excess fat to ease the skin. You also get to lose weight, get relief of muscle tension, be detoxified and increase metabolism. This treatment also helps boost your immune system. Sessions can be pricey and leave you sweating a lot. The controlled and timed heat is what causes the body to sweat and release toxins, burning excess fat in the process. It is a spa experience at a fraction of the usual cost.

Final word

There are countless options of gifts to buy for fitness fanatics. Getting them a piece of gym equipment for their home use will go a long way. It will send a message to them that you support of their lifestyle. This will therefore encourage them to continue to do workouts and be fit. It will also strengthen the friendship and, who knows, he or she may win you over to become interested in working out too.

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