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20 Holiday Gift Ideas for Women Who Love Fitness
Our picks for the yogi, cardio queen, outdoor adventurer, and studio hopper on your list.
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Soma Glass Water Bottle
Water should taste good, look pretty sitting next to your yoga mat, and change the world. Enter: this Soma water bottle with shatter-resistant glass and a pretty teal grip sleeve. For every bottle purchased, Soma donates to a charity that supports global safe drinking water projects. ($30; drinksoma.com)
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Peter Ardito
Sweaty Betty Mountain Top Seamless Ski Base Layer and Leggings
Gift this seamless ski base layer to the girl who hits the slopes from dawn till dusk. The merino blend is sweat-wicking and quick-drying, and the statement print on the top ($105; sweatybetty.com) and bottoms ($105; sweatybetty.com) is sure to turn heads in the lodge afterward.
Want to be a better skier? This 30-day outdoor circuit training challenge will amp up your adventure game.
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LED Smart Jump Rope
Your cardio-addicted pals can take fitness tracking to the next level with this high-tech jump rope. It pairs with the Smart Gym app on your device and records the number of jumps, calories burned, and workout times, and the LEDs display your data mid-swing as you go. ($80; apple.com)
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Garmin Vívosmart HR Activity Tracker
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Whether you're hiking, biking, or out for a run, this tracker will display all the crucial stats you're looking for: steps, distance, calories burned, and floors climbed. It even monitors your activity intensity and heart rate (no annoying chest strap required). When you're wearing it to work in the great indoors, you'll be nudged with vibration reminders to stay more active throughout the day. Plus, you can discreetly read your texts (as well as receive call, email, calendar, and social media alerts) without whipping out your smartphone. ($150; garmin.com)
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Peter Ardito
Nike Metcon 3
Perfect for your HIIT or CrossFit-obsessed friend, these lightweight cross-trainers provide stability and support with their sticky rubber outsole, but they're flexible enough for sprints and post-workout wear. Bonus: They'll match just about anything in her wardrobe! ($130; available December 6, nike.com)
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Peter Ardito
Amazon Tap Bluetooth Speaker
This portable Bluetooth speaker from Amazon connects with Spotify and Pandora, and its Alexa Voice activation can even read you the news or the weather. Nine hours of playback time means you're set for the evening for music around the campfire (and that one guy doesn't have to bring out his guitar). ($130; amazon.com)
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Peter Ardito
ARROW Limited-Edition Freshen Up Kit
Made with working out in mind, this kit includes a travel-size coconut water-infused facial mist to cool your skin post-sweat, a citrus-scented aluminum-free deodorant, and a mango seed butter lip balm that adjusts to your unique pH. ($34; birchbox.com)
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Peter Ardito
REI Special Edition Flash 18 Pack
An ultra-lightweight pack is the perfect gift for the frequent hiker. Utilize the daisy chain and water reservoir, or turn it inside out to convert it into a stuff sack when you want to add it into your overnight bag instead. ($40; rei.com)
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Peter Ardito
GoPro HERO5 Session
GoPro is now hands-free, so you can clip it on and never look back. It records in stunning 4K video with the most advanced stabilization, and this waterproof version holds up no matter what extreme sport your girl has taken up lately. ($300; gopro.com)
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Peter Ardito
125 Collection "Namast'ay In Bed" Candle
This luxury handmade candle is made from 100 percent pure soy wax and oil fragrance. Choose from Fresh Bamboo, Well Groomed, or Verbena. Give the gift of zen to the yogi (or the most stressed-out person) in your life, and let them light up, snuggle under the covers, and namast'ay in bed as long as they'd like. ($32, etsy.com)
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Peter Ardito
No Sweat Sweatshirt by RBTL
Cozy up in this plush sweatshirt after a long sweat session. Wear it off the shoulder as loungewear or dress it up with your best leggings to get to and from the studio. ($58; readbetweenthelines.com)
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Peter Ardito
Athleta Sprinter Vest
Anyone determined to get outdoors this season will love this insulated vest. Mesh ventilation along the upper back, stretch panels in the underarm for mobility, and a high neck with an anti-chafing zipper garage mean winter training can go full steam ahead. ($148; athleta.com)
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Peter Ardito
Bose Wireless Earbuds
Your favorite playlist might already power your workout on the reg, but these buds work even harder for you by tracking your heart rate and providing superior wireless sound. ($200; bose.com)
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Peter Ardito
Merrell All Out Crush Tough Mudder Shoes
Trail runners and hikers alike will jump for these Tough Mudder–ready kicks. Waterproof upper, shock absorption, pinwheel lugs for traction, drainage ports—these sneakers will push through the hardest obstacles and then some. ($100; merrell.com)
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Peter Ardito
ADAY Leggings and Sports Bra
This minimalist yet statement-making sports bra is quick-drying and moisture-wicking so it can be worn for the sweatiest spin class, or even for swimming. The high-waisted breathable leggings with zipper detailing are so chic you can throw them on with heels for a night out and no one will ever know they're made for working out. $60; thisisaday.com; $125, thisisaday.com)
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Peter Ardito
Caudalie Mask Trio
Your outdoorsy friend can only benefit from three-pronged skin protection from the elements. Use the glycolic peel to smooth and correct dark spots, the detox mask for drawing out toxins and minimizing pores, and the moisturizing mask to fight dry skin overnight. Bring it on, campfire. ($39; sephora.com) (Psst: Here are the best face masks to solve every skin problem.)
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Peter Ardito
Paderno 4-Blade Spiralizer
Get adventurous in the kitchen and finally whip up those spiralized recipes you've been threatening to try out all year. This standing version can do everything from curly fries to angel hair zoodles. ($50; williams-sonoma.com)
(May we also suggest seven creative combinations for spiralized vegetables?)
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Peter Ardito
Manduka Meditation Cushion
Give the gift of a more comfortable meditation. This Manduka cushion is made from eco-friendly materials (including a buckwheat hull filling!) and even has a zip-off cover so you can wash and dry it after hours of zen. ($68, manduka.com)
(This guided yoga meditation is the perfect place to start.)
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Peter Ardito
K-Deer Leggings and Reebok Strappy Sports Bra
Sometimes yoga class is less about blending in and more about making a statement. This strappy bra and bright geometric leggings are sure to do the job from Bikram to Vinyasa. ($50, reebok.com; $98, k-deer.com)
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Peter Ardito
Philips Wake-Up Light
Ideal for anyone who dreads waking up before dawn, this light eases you awake by imitating sunrise, letting your body wake up naturally. There's a subtle night-light for when you're restless. It automatically dims when you turn the lights out, and yes—you can also hit snooze at will for your wake-up call. ($200; philips.com)
(Still tired? Try these eight moves you can do every morning to wake up your body.)
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Kylie Gilbert
Kylie is the associate editor for Shape.com and Fitnessmagazine.com She is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and Integrated Marketing Communications.
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