Last Minute Gifts for the Fitness LoverBy Adam Hassanali
Left it to the last minute? No worries, we’ve posted some smashing prezzies for the fitness lover. Take your pick:
1. For Premium Sportwear: Castore
What: Quilts Jacket – Grey Men’s ProTek Puffer Jacket
The Lowdown: Quilts Long Sleeve Puffer Jacket is engineered for ultimate warmth with internal wadding and a water-resistant ProTek finish. The inner hood fabric is enhanced with thermal lining, while zipped side pockets offer secure storage for convenience on the move. Castore is a premium sportswear brand founded by former athlete brothers Tom and Phil Beahon. You can learn more about the brand here
Where: Order online
2. For Training Leggings: Built for Athletes
What: Women’s Training leggings (£49.99)
The Lowdown: The launch of Built for Athletes first-ever apparel collection has been a bold, empowering step forward reflecting their commitment to supporting females in all aspects of their training, wellness and active lifestyle. This new collection is designed to empower and support during every workout, from walking and strength training to yoga, running and even the most intense HIIT sessions.
Where: Order online
3. For Recovery: Hytro
What:Blood Flow Restriction Cycling Shorts (£229)
The Lowdown: As the worlds-first Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) integrated tech, Hytro is a safe, innovative way to supercharge training sessions. The comfortable, high quality shorts were designed in partnership with professional athletes. They feature a quickly deployed in-built strap in the perfect position to ensure a safe and effective occlusion, either passive or during a workout, making BFR more accessible than ever before. The outcome allows everyday gym goers and elite level athletes to return to trianing 23% faster and reduce muscle soreness by 75%.
Where: Online here
4. For a stylish Hoodie: WIT
What:Unisex Hoodie (£90)
The Lowdown:An oversized fit hoodie with a relaxed styling. Comfortable fit, regular length and just right around the waistband.
Where: Buy online
5. For Anti-Blister :Enertor
What: Enertor Energy Socks (£13.99)
The Lowdown:The perfect gift for your sole mate. Every runners’ go-to ultra-light, energy returning, anti-blister socks with a barely there feel.
Energy Run socks contain advanced Nilit® Innergy energy return fibre, EnergyKnit™ band and NanoGLIDE® anti-blister technology. Made in Italy using highest quality materials, the special ultralight construction reduces the overall weight whilst maintaining durability and performance.
Where: Order online
6. For Boxers: Step One
What:Boxer Brief PLUS range (£19)
The Lowdown:The new Boxer Brief PLUS range has all the Step One benefits you know and love, with added features designed alongside world-class athletes to meet the specific needs of sportspeople. The Boxer Brief PLUS range is 4cm longer in leg length than our boxer briefs, meaning they stay-put and won’t ride up even during extreme movement. Plus, longer UltraGlyde panels = zero chance of chafe! The fabric is the same breathable, organically grown bamboo that wicks away sweat and keeps you cool. The 3D elastic pouch ensures everything stays where it should, even during rigorous exercise.
Where: Order online
7. For Rolling: Les Mills
What: Foam Roller (£49)
The Lowdown: Roll away tension with this compact roller. Ideal for full body stretching and recovery exercises, the textured surface improves grip and offers massage. It can also be used for rehab exercises and to improve balance and core strength.
Where: Order online
8. For a Biking Cap: Le Col
What: Le Col ARC CAP (£35)
The Lowdown:The ARC Cap blends functionality and style with high packability, making it ideal for both on and off-bike activities. It features a soft, foldable peak for easy packing into cargo pockets and bags. Made with 2.5L Ripstop woven fabric and Pertex® Shield technology, the cap provides PFC-free, shower-resistant protection and high durability. Side mesh panels enhance ventilation and breathability. Reflective logo details improve visibility in low light, and an adjustable strap ensures a secure and comfortable fit for all-day wear.
Where: Order online
9. For Racing Trainers: Brooks
What: The Adrenaline GTS 24 (£135)
The Lowdown: Developed specifically for the ‘at home’ user with a busy lifestyle, the TRX Home2 System features the equipment, workouts and education materials needed to perform hundreds of exercises to build strength, flexibility, core stability and power, anywhere, anytime. To use at home, simply throw the padded anchor over any door and unlock a limitless amount of bodyweight exercises.
Where: Order online
10. For Reformer at Home: Fold
What:Original FOLD Reformer £1,899.99
The Lowdown:Responding to the 34% increase in people working from home since the pandemic, the founders have used their experience in launch. British brand FOLD Reformer is pioneering the at-home Reformer Pilates revolution with the launch of the folding reformer bed.
Where: Order online
11. For a Massage Ball: Compex
What: Compex Molecule, £69.99
The Lowdown: For those loved ones who are into their fitness and muscle relaxation, the Compex Molecule is a ultralight massage ball for targeted muscle relief making a perfect gift. With four levels of vibration, this light and portable device will target hard to reach areas to heal and nourish muscles, increase blood flow, reduce next day soreness, release knots and tension and more.
Where: Order online
12. For a Training Cap: Built for Athletes
What:Unisex Training Cap: £22.99
The Lowdown:The Built for Athletes cap is built to be the perfect training companion. With sweat wicking fabric that keeps you cool and fresh, and laser cut holes for extra ventilation.
Where: Order online
13. For Comfy Underwear: Runderwear
What: Running briefs (£18.00) & Running Bra (£49.00)
The Lowdown: Whether it’s on the tread, at the track or parkrun, power up your miles with this multi-award winning underwear. The Bra features Encased design, moulded cups to maximise support and a wide underband for total confidence. While the brief anti-chafing, high-waisted briefs. You’ll be cool, dry and 100% chafe-free. Running, hiking or rambling,
