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Home » Resources » Gym Gifts Ideas Every Lifter Will Love

Gym Gifts Ideas Every Lifter Will Love

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By Kyle Risley
Last updated October 29, 2019


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Buying gifts for an avid lifter can seem tricky to those who are aren’t as obsessed with the iron. But fear not, here are some gift ideas for the gym goer in your life that they’re sure to love. Whether they’re a powerlifter, Crossfitter, or general gym rat, you’ll find something that will make their next gym session extra special. 

Table of Contents

  • 1 Wireless Gym Headphones
  • 2 Gym Bag
  • 3 Foam Roller
  • 4 Chalk
    • 4.1 Liquid Chalk
    • 4.2 Powder Chalk

Wireless Gym Headphones

I was resistant to wireless headphones for the longest time. I was worried about having to charge them, whether they would fit, and if I’d just waste a bunch of money on something that I didn’t really need. After all, I already had a pair of wired earbuds I liked (the JVC Marshmallow earbuds might just be the best value headphones out there). They tend to die after 4 to 6 months of usage, but they’re so cheap I never really minded.

And at first, I was afraid I was right. I initially bought the Pasonomi wireless earbuds and they wouldn’t stay secure in my ears… which is pretty important for earbuds I planned to wear while working out. That was a bummer.

I decided to try wireless headphones again and tried out the Senso wireless headphones and I love them. They’re not expensive, they sound pretty good (I’m a little bit of a music snob – they’re a little bass heavy but it’s fine), and they stay in place comfortably. I sweat a ton and they’re still going strong after 3 months of regular use.

And now I don’t have to carry my phone all over the gym as I put plates back or have my phone fall out of my pocket during a lift!

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Senso Bluetooth Headphones, Best Wireless Sports Earbuds w/Mic IPX7 Waterproof HD Stereo Sweatproof Earphones for Gym Running Workout Noise Cancelling Earphones Earbuds Noise Cancelling Headsets
Senso Bluetooth Headphones, Best Wireless Sports Earbuds w/Mic IPX7 Waterproof HD Stereo Sweatproof Earphones for Gym Running Workout Noise Cancelling Earphones Earbuds Noise Cancelling Headsets
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Senso Bluetooth Headphones, Best Wireless Sports Earbuds w/Mic IPX7 Waterproof HD Stereo Sweatproof Earphones for Gym Running Workout Noise Cancelling Earphones Earbuds Noise Cancelling Headsets
Senso Bluetooth Headphones, Best Wireless Sports Earbuds w/Mic IPX7 Waterproof HD Stereo Sweatproof Earphones for Gym Running Workout Noise Cancelling Earphones Earbuds Noise Cancelling Headsets
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Gym Bag

Another option that is essential and often overlooked is a gym bag. A good gym bag should hold all of a lifter’s gear (shoes, belt, clothes, chalk bag, etc.) while containing any unwanted smells. Separate storage areas and pockets to keep shoes and towels away from smaller items is super helpful.

All of the gym bags below contain an area where workout shoes can be stored separately in a ventilated pouch.

If the person you’re buying the gift for doesn’t already own a gym bag (or if you think they could use an upgrade), this is a great gift idea. 

Waterproof Fabric
Canway 65L Travel Duffel Bag, Foldable Weekender Bag with Shoes Compartment for Men Women Water-proof & Tear Resistant (Panther Black, 65L)
#1 Best Seller
Under Armour Men's UA Undeniable 3.0 Small Duffle Bag OSFA Black
Compact
MarsBro Water Resistant Sports Gym Travel Weekender Duffel Bag with Shoe Compartment Grey Medium
Canway 65L Travel Duffel Bag, Foldable Weekender Bag with Shoes Compartment for Men Women Water-proof & Tear Resistant (Panther Black, 65L)
Under Armour Men's UA Undeniable 3.0 Small Duffle Bag OSFA Black
MarsBro Water Resistant Sports Gym Travel Weekender Duffel Bag with Shoe Compartment Grey Medium
$28.25
Price not available
$19.90
Amazon Prime
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Waterproof Fabric
Canway 65L Travel Duffel Bag, Foldable Weekender Bag with Shoes Compartment for Men Women Water-proof & Tear Resistant (Panther Black, 65L)
Canway 65L Travel Duffel Bag, Foldable Weekender Bag with Shoes Compartment for Men Women Water-proof & Tear Resistant (Panther Black, 65L)
$28.25
Amazon Prime
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#1 Best Seller
Under Armour Men's UA Undeniable 3.0 Small Duffle Bag OSFA Black
Under Armour Men's UA Undeniable 3.0 Small Duffle Bag OSFA Black
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Compact
MarsBro Water Resistant Sports Gym Travel Weekender Duffel Bag with Shoe Compartment Grey Medium
MarsBro Water Resistant Sports Gym Travel Weekender Duffel Bag with Shoe Compartment Grey Medium
$19.90
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Foam Roller

A foam roller is a very popular recovery tool that just about every athlete has used at least once. Having a foam roller at home can help keep muscles from tightening up on off-days from the gym.

It’s a safe gift idea because there’s very little variation within the foam roller product category: just about everyone uses the same foam roller.

I own the TriggerPoint Grid foam roller and love it, which is why you’ll find this model in most gyms. It is standard density (supports up to 500 lb or 227 kg) and has bumps and grooves on its surface to help massage muscles.

For a foam roller that is very firm (i.e. high density) but has a smooth surface, the Day 1 Fitness foam roller is a great choice (and comes in four different lengths – I prefer the 18″ model).

Users looking for a somewhat softer foam roller may want to check out the medium density foam rollers from ProsourceFit. These are not as commonly used and are for those who need a more accommodating experience.

Bumps and Grooves
TriggerPoint Grid 1.0 Foam Roller - 13" Multi-Density Massage Roller for Deep Tissue & Muscle Recovery - Relieves Tight, Sore Muscles & Kinks, Improves Mobility & Circulation - Targets Key Body Parts
Smooth
High Density Muscle Foam Rollers by Day 1 Fitness - Sports Massage Rollers for Stretching, Physical Therapy, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release - Ideal for Exercise and Pain Relief - Solid Black, 36"
Less Dense
ProsourceFit Flex Foam Rollers for Muscle Massage, Physical Therapy, Core & Balance Exercises Stabilization
TriggerPoint Grid 1.0 Foam Roller - 13" Multi-Density Massage Roller for Deep Tissue & Muscle Recovery - Relieves Tight, Sore Muscles & Kinks, Improves Mobility & Circulation - Targets Key Body Parts
High Density Muscle Foam Rollers by Day 1 Fitness - Sports Massage Rollers for Stretching, Physical Therapy, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release - Ideal for Exercise and Pain Relief - Solid Black, 36"
ProsourceFit Flex Foam Rollers for Muscle Massage, Physical Therapy, Core & Balance Exercises Stabilization
$39.99
Price not available
$24.99
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Bumps and Grooves
TriggerPoint Grid 1.0 Foam Roller - 13" Multi-Density Massage Roller for Deep Tissue & Muscle Recovery - Relieves Tight, Sore Muscles & Kinks, Improves Mobility & Circulation - Targets Key Body Parts
TriggerPoint Grid 1.0 Foam Roller - 13" Multi-Density Massage Roller for Deep Tissue & Muscle Recovery - Relieves Tight, Sore Muscles & Kinks, Improves Mobility & Circulation - Targets Key Body Parts
$39.99
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Smooth
High Density Muscle Foam Rollers by Day 1 Fitness - Sports Massage Rollers for Stretching, Physical Therapy, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release - Ideal for Exercise and Pain Relief - Solid Black, 36"
High Density Muscle Foam Rollers by Day 1 Fitness - Sports Massage Rollers for Stretching, Physical Therapy, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release - Ideal for Exercise and Pain Relief - Solid Black, 36"
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Less Dense
ProsourceFit Flex Foam Rollers for Muscle Massage, Physical Therapy, Core & Balance Exercises Stabilization
ProsourceFit Flex Foam Rollers for Muscle Massage, Physical Therapy, Core & Balance Exercises Stabilization
$24.99
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Chalk

For the lifter that does any barbell lifts (squats, deadlifts, bench press, snatch, or clean & jerk), chalk is pretty much a necessity. It helps the lifter maintain a strong grip on the bar, which is essential for performing a lift in a safe and effective manner. Especially during long, sweaty workouts.

Liquid Chalk

If you aren’t sure whether or not the gift recipient’s gym allows chalk, then liquid chalk is a safe gift idea. It’s much less messy than traditional powdered chalk and virtually every gym allows it. I’ve used Bare Grip liquid chalk and it works great (which I can’t say for all liquid chalk brands). SportMedIQ is also a popular liquid chalk brand.

Powder Chalk

If gym rules against powdered chalk aren’t an issue, then XXXXX is a solid chalk option. The pouch helps keep the chalk relatively contained – just keep it in a large ziploc bag (I keep a gallon sized bag in my gym bag for my chalk) and the lifter will have chalk whenever they need it.

Liquid Chalk
SportmediQ Pro Grade Liquid Chalk – 1 Pack - Mess Free Professional Hand Grip for Gym, Weightlifting, Rock Climbing, Gymnastics, Rock Climbing - Dries in Seconds - 1.69oz Travel Size with Belt Clip
Chalk Ball (Less Mess)
321 STRONG Refillable Chalk Ball with 65 Gram (2.3 oz) Capacity, Comes Full - for Rock Climbing, Gym Workouts, Billiards, and More
CAP Barbell Gym Chalk, 1 lb
SportmediQ Pro Grade Liquid Chalk – 1 Pack - Mess Free Professional Hand Grip for Gym, Weightlifting, Rock Climbing, Gymnastics, Rock Climbing - Dries in Seconds - 1.69oz Travel Size with Belt Clip
321 STRONG Refillable Chalk Ball with 65 Gram (2.3 oz) Capacity, Comes Full - for Rock Climbing, Gym Workouts, Billiards, and More
CAP Barbell Gym Chalk, 1 lb
$9.87
Price not available
$11.99
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Liquid Chalk
SportmediQ Pro Grade Liquid Chalk – 1 Pack - Mess Free Professional Hand Grip for Gym, Weightlifting, Rock Climbing, Gymnastics, Rock Climbing - Dries in Seconds - 1.69oz Travel Size with Belt Clip
SportmediQ Pro Grade Liquid Chalk – 1 Pack - Mess Free Professional Hand Grip for Gym, Weightlifting, Rock Climbing, Gymnastics, Rock Climbing - Dries in Seconds - 1.69oz Travel Size with Belt Clip
$9.87
Amazon Prime
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Chalk Ball (Less Mess)
321 STRONG Refillable Chalk Ball with 65 Gram (2.3 oz) Capacity, Comes Full - for Rock Climbing, Gym Workouts, Billiards, and More
321 STRONG Refillable Chalk Ball with 65 Gram (2.3 oz) Capacity, Comes Full - for Rock Climbing, Gym Workouts, Billiards, and More
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CAP Barbell Gym Chalk, 1 lb
CAP Barbell Gym Chalk, 1 lb
$11.99
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I hope you find a gym gift that the recipient loves.

Happy gifting!

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About Kyle Risley

Kyle Risley founded Lift Vault in 2016 to make finding great powerlifting programs easier. Since then, the site has grown to include hundreds of programs for strength, bodybuilding, Olympic weightlifting, and more. He currently lives in Massachusetts and continues to compete in powerlifting.

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