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You know the type: Never misses a workout. Can hold court on which fitness tracker is best. Brags about resting heart rate. If you’ve got one of these types on your holiday list, look no further for the ideal gift.
Tech-friendly leggings File under “What took them so long?” Varley is known for making flattering leggings. But these, with an smartphone pocket on the leg, are equally convenient for the gym or errands. $110. varley.com Fun run sunglasses Sunglasses that don’t slip or bounce are a great gift, but do they have to be so darn ugly and expensive? The under $30 colorful polarized shades with UV400 protection and fun names such as “Donkey Goggles” and “Gardening with a Kraken” are the solution. $25. playgoodr.com A gym bag for everything Part handbag, part gym bag, the Dash Dot Infinity tote is stylish, but more important, it’s lightweight and functional with a separate compartment for shoes, a laptop pouch, snap-out pouch that turns into a cross-body purse, and laundry bag to keep sweaty clothes contained. $198. godashdot.com At-home rebounder Trampoline workouts are hot again and this BarreAmped Bundle from Jumpsport provides both ballet barre and highly rated rebounder, along with instruction from top trainer Suzanne Bowen. $339. jumpsport.com Soft wool workout T Merino wool is an unexpected multitasker in workout clothes. It’s breathable, odor-absorbing and thermoregulating, meaning that it keeps you cool in the summer and warm in chilly weather. $75. outdoorvoices.com Retro cool sweat jacket Take her hoodie game up a notch with Beyond Yoga’s Kate Spade fleece-lined feminine bomber jacket with varsity-striped cuffs and collar and bow-trimmed pockets. It’s the perfect post-studio layer. $220. beyondyoga.com A sleep savior Know someone with trouble sleeping? Give them the Nightingale, a plug-in ambient sound machine that uses a proprietary sound “blanket” controlled by app to reflect snore-stopping sound off bedroom walls and get them to bed 38% faster. The device also integrates with other smart home devices such as Hue, Nest and Ring. $149. meetnightingale.com No bounce waist pack This ain’t your momma’s fanny pack. The Fitbelt’s spandex waist-sized design lays flat to blend in with your workout clothes and keeps those keys, phone, I.D., and even a contoured 11-ounce water bottle in place during your workout. $34.99. flipbelt.com Shake, rattle & roller A foam roller that vibrates. The Hyperice Vyper 2.0 is one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?” products that make sense, combining the beneficial effects of vibration and foam rolling into a compact, do-it yourself massage therapy tool that proponents say may aid athletic performance and speed up recovery time. The cordless device has three vibration speeds, controlled by a single on-off button. $200. hyperice.com Camping hammock The Kammock Wallaby, which helped kick-start the hot camping-hammock market, weighs just 10 ounces and can fit in your pocket when stored. It is made of micro-light diamond ripstop fabric that can support a 400-pounder. $65. Straps, $29. kammock.com Waterproof sound The EcoPebble is a waterproof bluetooth speaker that can float, mount on handlebars and be clipped to a backpack. It can even take calls. $59.99. ecoxgear.com Pop-top bottoms Let no brew go unopened after a surfing sesh! The Boardshort Bottle Opener is a board short with a built-in bottle opener attached to the inside pocket. And if you’re a fisherman, two models comes with plier pockets. $48. bboshorts.com