Christmas. It's the time of year to find a present for the gym rat in your life that makes them so happy, they're physically sick. Don't worry - we've made a list of 5 presents that are sure fire home runs for your favourite weightlifter.
1. Whoop Strap 4.0 (£15/month):
They say you can only train as hard as you recover (I say it, at least) - and the best tool on the market for tracking workout strain and recovery is the Whoop Strap.
This helps you get seriously analytical about your training but be warned - a side effect for those around Whoop owners is being lectured about sleep quality and strain every waking minute of the day - don't say I didn't warn you.
2. PureSport x 247 Collab (£60):
At some point in recent years, the best brands in the UK started looking into gymwear and saying "...should we make this cool? I like neon yellow stringer vests too, but...time and place" - and when two of the popular kids mated (figuratively...they may have literally mated too I don't know them personally), they created a drop you can't miss out on.
Limited edition PS x 247 gear is selling out fast with little sign of a restock.
3. Karta Barbell Jack Water Bottle (£36):
Changing weights is the bane of any self respecting gym-goer's existence, but no, I will not be packing a large metal lever in my gym bag to cure this disease. Enter Karta - the barbell jack water bottle, which lifts up to 220kg/495lbs without needing to bring any extra equipment to the gym.
4. New Earphones (£150):
"But I already have earphones" - yeah you do, and they stink of sweat and they're full of earwax, so get a new pair - no one's saying no to some new beats.
5. Air Fryer (£80):
The 4 minute mile. The moon landing. Making chicken that doesn't taste like shoe leather. These are all monumental milestones mankind have tried to overcome and very recently, we scored the hat-trick. Air fryers are a great way to cook food that tastes (not tastes good, just tastes) - without drowning it in oil, so your resident gym bro will be double happy. Ninja is the best brand in class but other more affordable options are available.
Conclusion
Controversial opinion: gym goers are the easiest people to get presents for. Show me someone that doesn't appreciate new gym kit and I will show you someone that doesn't appreciate anything. Happy shopping!