15 of the best fitness gifts for active dads
Help Dad crush his workout goals this Father's Day
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Shopping for gear for outdoor enthusiasts and fitness junkies can be a challenge. They have specific goals in mind and they know what they like and what they need.
Luckily, we are big on testing here at Reviewed. With Father's Day 2023 on the horizon on Sunday, June 18, we are here to help. Our fitness experts and workout enthusiasts have loads of opinions and they have come up with a list of the best fitness gifts for active dads.
Whether they love their weights, they want to have a better set of earbuds for their workout tunes, or they are looking for the best in post-workout recovery gear, we have the right gift for your workout-obsessed dad.
1. A sweet pair of lululemon City Sweat joggers
The best fitness gifts for active dads
It’s time to give Dad’s workout gear a cozy, breathable, and stylish upgrade with the lululemon City Sweat Jogger
Designed for dads on the move, the stretchy fabric is breathable, soft, and comfortable enough to wear all day. And because it wicks away sweat and dries quickly, it's perfect for a cooler-weather workout.
2. An Oura Ring for all of his fitness goals
The best fitness gifts for active dads
The Oura Ring is one powerful piece of jewelry. It looks like an ordinary ring, but what it delivers in health stats is anything but ordinary. The inner part of the Oura Ring is filled with smart sensors that track a dizzying array of health metrics, which Dad can then view on his Oura app.
It’s a pretty remarkable piece of jewelry and the perfect gift for a dad that wants to fine-tune his health and fitness goals.
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3. A health-tracking Fitbit Charge 5
The best fitness gifts for active dads
Easy to use, comfortable to wear, and jam-packed with health-tracking features, the Fitbit Charge 5 is the best watch-style fitness tracker we’ve tried, and our reviewers can’t praise it enough.
With a built-in GPS and smart features like 24/7 heart rate monitoring, summarized sleep data, exercise statistics, and stress tracking, it’s our favorite pick for dads who want all of their fitness stats at their fingertips.
4. The incredibly wearable Woop 4.0 fitness tracker
The best fitness gifts for active dads
Comfortable to wear and seamless to integrate into your daily routine, our reviewers love the accountability features in the Whoop, which kept them on track and kept them honest when planning out their health and fitness goals.
This inconspicuous wearable strap gives detailed insights into fitness, sleep, and recovery and gives highly detailed calculations that predict your energy levels for the day. Strain scores kept our testers motivated while recovery scores allowed them to plan their most effective rest days.
The journal part of the app allows users to track how certain activities affect strain, sleep, and recovery scores, giving detailed insights to allow Dad to create curated and customized health habits.
5. A Bowflex kettlebell with adjustable weight
The best fitness gifts for active dads
This pro pick kettlebell by Bowflex is not only ergonomically superior to some of its competitors, it’s adjustable.
Depending on how hard Dad wants to push it, he can take this kettlebell from 8 to 40 pounds with the turn of an adjustable dial.
6. A Prosource acupressure mat to work out those post-workout kinks
The best fitness gifts for active dads
This mat may look like a mini torture chamber and, in truth, it may feel like it at first, but fitness buffs swear by it.
Research suggests that acupressure can reduce pain and ease tension. Plus it gets your blood flowing, which is excellent for relaxation and recovery after a workout.
This acupressure mat is made of sustainable materials like linen and coconut fiber and it comes with its own storage bag and accompanying pillow.
7. A pair of Keen WK400s to revolutionize his walks
The best fitness gifts for active dads
If Dad loves his treadmill or can’t live without a head-clearing stroll, these shoes will revolutionize his daily walks.
Utilizing a patented contoured sole, the Keen WK400 is truly the most comfortable walking shoe Dad will ever own. We tested these during a month of daily walks and a day at Disneyland where we clocked over 20 miles.
The superior cushioning and arch support kept our feet from ever feeling fatigued and the rolling technology of the WK400's outersoles improved our body alignment and made each walk more fun.
8. A TheraICE cold compression sleeve for a speedier recovery period
The best fitness gifts for active dads
Whether Dad is dealing with inflammation, swelling, strains, sprains, or general pain management, this compression sleeve is just what he needs.
The TheraICE Hot and Cold Compression Sleeve is an easy and convenient recovery tool for your favorite fitness buff.
These sleeves provide 360° of cold compression for arm or leg coverage and the simple slip-on design means Dad doesn’t have to wrangle with ice packs and awkward straps to get relief.
9. A TRX comprehensive workout system
The best fitness gifts for active dads
TRX is a popular suspension-based training program that gives a full-body resistance training workout, and one that our editors love.
As our reviewer says, “With a system so easy to use, there really are no excuses to skip a workout.”
The compact system can support up to 700 pounds and uses door anchors to allow Dad to quickly assemble a home gym in less than a minute. This gift includes a 30-day free trial at home and on-demand workouts to help Dad crush his workout goals from Day 1.
10. Kane Revive shoes for high-tech foot recovery
The best fitness gifts for active dads
Designed by a foot and ankle surgeon, orthopedic principals went into the ridiculously comfortable design of Kane Revive Active Recovery Shoes. After testing these for a month, we can confidently say that Dad's feet will sigh with relief when he slips into these after any body-fatiguing activity.
After a long day of pushing his body toward his fitness goals, these shoes will help his feet to cool down and recalibrate, allowing him to recover faster.
11. A Renpho smart jump rope to help him get a jump on his fitness goals
The best fitness gifts for active dads
The Smart Jump Rope 1 by Renpho is designed to maximize Dad’s jump workout with simple-to-use smart workout features.
The downloadable app helps keep track of skip times, total skip numbers, and calories burned so Dad can monitor and maximize his fitness progress. It also features Bluetooth pairing to connect with his phone to give accurate data.
Right now this smart jump rope is selling for 50% off and Renpho is offering an additional 15% discount on purchases for Reviewed readers with the code USAT15. You'd be smart to jump on this amazing Father's Day deal.
12. Jabra Elite 7 Active earbuds to keep the motivational tunes coming
The best fitness gifts for active dads
The Jabra Elite 7 Active earbuds are just what dads who like to workout with sweet tunes or podcasts need.
As our testers noted, they are “particularly amazing for folk who spend a lot of time running or working out."
Their nimble design, excellent sound quality, and water-resistant exterior make them a perfect set of workout buds, and their a “ShakeGrip” coating keep them in place in even the most active environments.
These excellent earbuds are built for nearly anything you throw at them—including Dad’s favorite sweaty activities.
13. A durable weight Dark Iron weight belt to get him through the toughest workouts
The best fitness gifts for active dads
This leather weight-lifting belt by Dark Iron is one of the best we’ve found. It’s affordable, it’d durable, and it’s made to last through years of grueling workouts.
It provides excellent support during even the toughest training sessions, while still remaining flexible enough to stay comfortable when lifting. Plus, it comes in one of the best array of sizes available, so you are certain to find Dad’s perfect fit.
14. An Escape Fitness weight bench for indoor/outdoor workouts
The best fitness gifts for active dads
For the dad who likes to bench press, this indoor/outdoor workout bench is one our reviewers love and it's about to up his weight-training game.
This bench from Escape Fitness weighs less than 30 pounds so it’s easy to move wherever the workout mood takes him.
It also includes storage under the backrest for free weights and resistance bands to keep his workout space clutter-free.
15. A set of Bowflex adjustable dumbbells for easily increased weight
The best fitness gifts for active dads
Give Dad a reason to ditch his rusty and cumbersome dumbbells. This compact set will elevate his strength-training equipment.
These adjustable Bowflex Dumbells are some the best we’ve tested, giving Dad a full range of 5 to 52.5 pounds per hand, a rubber grip handle, and easy weight identification that can increase by 2.5-pound increments, as opposed to the usual 5 pounds.
The quick-change selector system makes these super-easy to adjust, so Dad can easily change on the fly in the middle of his workout, making for more seamless routines.
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