The Best Fitness Gifts From Nike

The best gifts for fitness lovers are the items they'll be excited to reach for week after week to elevate their workouts or recovery days. Think: the shoes that feel like walking on air, the stylish bag that fits all their gym essentials and the chic-yet-cosy joggers they can't wait to wear when they get home.

With the help of Nike Well Collective Performance Coach Lauren Schramm, we're sharing the best fitness gifts to help your favourite athlete take their training, comfort and style to the next level.

A fitness enthusiast can never have too many pairs of sneakers, particularly when they're as comfortable as the Nike Motiva Walking Shoes, Schramm's go-to for daily walks. They offer Nike's highest level of cushioning and Comfortgroove innovation on the outsole, a unique design feature that enhances comfort by absorbing bumps. "If you've tried them on, you'll understand that it's tough to reach for anything else when you know you could walk on clouds all day", Schramm says. Keep it simple with all white or black, or go big with a pop of colour.

For gym-goers, Schramm suggests the Free Metcon 6, a lightweight shoe that provides freedom for dynamic movements, plus plenty of cushioning and support. "The Free Metcon is my go-to for almost everything I do—designed with flexibility to move naturally while keeping you stable as you move laterally or however your heart desires in the gym", she says.

For a fitness lover, you can't go wrong with a new gym duffel bag, backpack or hip pack to add to the rotation. The Nike Premium Duffel Bag is a sleek option that can do double duty as a weekender thanks to its spacious design and padded, adjustable shoulder strap. Inside, pockets keep items like a water bottle, towel or headphones organised, while zip pockets on the outside keep other small essentials secure and accessible.

For a budget-friendly yet sporty-chic option that can be worn for bike rides, hikes or just running errands, try the Nike Heritage Waistpack. It can be worn around the waist, as a cross-body bag or over the shoulder. The main compartment fits a phone and wallet; a smaller pocket helps keep items like keys easily accessible. It comes in eight colourways, so you can choose the one that best suits the athlete's personal style.

The Nike Reversible Yoga Mat has a cushioned, grippy surface to keep yoga lovers from sliding during a sweaty flow—and it's lightweight enough to carry to their favourite yoga studio for class. The soft microfibre Nike Yoga Towel is perfect for layering on top of a yoga mat to absorb sweat, or it can be used as a towel after a tough gym workout. It dries quickly and is easy to throw in their bag, making it a simple yet game-changing gift that'll get used on repeat.

If you're looking for workout clothes for the fitness lover in your life, Schramm shares her personal favourites to inspire your shopping. "Not quite a bra, not quite a tank top—the Zenvy Longline Sports Bra is great to pair with high-waisted bottoms. I love the high-coverage cut, medium-width straps and cut-out at the back—interesting, but classic", she says. With the built-in bra and Dri-FIT technology, it's great for sweaty workouts like hot yoga.

Schramm pairs her Zenvy bra with the squat- and sweat-proof 12.5cm (approx.) Universa Biker Shorts, a great pick for runners or gym lovers: "I find myself searching through my drawers for these biker shorts. They're high-waisted and have pockets—need I say more?"

For men, a Nike bestseller like the Men's Dri-FIT 12.5cm (approx.) Unlined Versatile Shorts would make an excellent gift for just about anyone on your list since the shorts are designed with running, training and yoga in mind. They're stretchy, sweat-wicking and have plenty of storage, all features that will ensure these become a go-to in his workout wardrobe.

Finish the look with a workout wardrobe staple like the Men's Dri-FIT Short-Sleeve Versatile Top with underarm ventilation that he can throw on to run or lift, or for recovery days.

When the weather is cool but the workout is sweaty, consider the Nike Club Fleece Men's Long-Sleeve Fleece Polo—perfect for the guy who loves the comfort and function of a kangaroo pocket fleece sweatshirt but also appreciates the more preppy, polished style of a colourful, collared polo.

For the sports fanatic, consider a pair of tracksuit bottoms to rep his favourite NFL team. In addition to his team's logo, the tracksuit bottoms have a cosy fleece lining that makes them ideal for a Sunday spent on the sofa.

For women, the vintage-inspired NikeCourt Heritage Women's Over-Oversized Crew-Neck Graphic Tennis Sweatshirt is a stylish yet comfortable option for wearing on and off the court thanks to the terry fabric and oversized fit. Finish the sporty-chic look with varsity-inspired Nike Sportswear Club Fleece Women's Mid-Rise Trousers with a cosy, semi-brushed fleece.