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The 12 Best Gifts To Buy Your Athletic Boyfriend

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Steven Duncan is an editor at Ball Are Life. He is an avid outdoor and fitness enthusiast and currently lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife and daughter. Steven can be frequently found on basketball and soccer courts around the state.

As the weather gets warmer and we begin to enter the spring months, the old adage of love being in the air is truer than ever before. And what better way to show your love and affection for your significant other than by gifting them something special.  

And with the warmer weather encouraging outdoor activity and sport, gifting your athletic significant other a gift can be even more useful and special. Here are the 12 best gifts to buy your athletic boyfriend that will keep him busy, healthy and happy for all your adventures together.

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Theragun Percussive Therapy Massage Gun 

Theragun Percussive Therapy Massage Gun 

Apple Watch Series 7

Apple Watch Series 7

Sweat Activated Muscle Shirt

Sweat Activated Muscle Shirt

Bowflex SelectTech 840 Kettlebell

Bowflex SelectTech 840 Kettlebell

1. Vuori Men’s Joggers

Vuori Men’s Joggers

Vuori is a relatively newer entrant into the world of athletic wear. Founded in 2014, Vuori is committed to a safe and healthy work environment for all its team members and is adamantly against any form of discrimination, child or forced labor, or sub-contracting. In addition, Vuori is committed to fair wages and compensation, often in excess of federal minimum wage standards.

And to say that Vuori’s joggers are comfortable would be an understatement. Having recently updated our own athletic joggers to Vuori ones, we can confidently say that these joggers are the most comfortable, form-fitting, and breathable joggers we’ve ever owned. An absolute must-buy for any athletically minded individual.

2. Theragun Percussive Therapy Massage Gun

Theragun Percussive Therapy Massage Gun

Your boyfriend has likely seen the many commercials touting the effects of the Theragun Percussive Therapy Massage Gun, and with big-name sponsors such as LeBron James backing the product, you know it has to be good. But the commercials really can’t fully convey the benefits of the device. This is one you have to try.

Utilizing smart percussive rhythms, sore muscles, aches, and pains from a post-gym workout will disappear in a flash. Perfect for the active boyfriend, the Theragun Massage Gun will become an essential post-workout device and will help him to maintain his active lifestyle with ease.

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3. Coach Soak Muscle Recovery Bath Soak

Coach Soak Muscle Recovery Bath Soak

Active lifestyles need a quick way to rest and recover. And with Coach Soak’s Muscle Recovery Bath Soak, your boyfriend will be able to indulge in a relaxing bath fit for a king. These recovery bath soaks replenish essential minerals lost through hard training and combine powerful ingredients that are quickly absorbed through the skin to ease muscle recovery.

4. Multifun Jump Rope

Multifun Jump Rope

From the likes of Muhammed Ali to Michael Phelps, jumping rope is one of the best ways to maintain motion and fitness. But unlike so many previous versions, the Multifun Jump Rope contains a slew of additional features to keep you motivated through the motions.

From a smart time setting to a burned calories counter to ergonomically designed grips, the Multifun Jump Rope is a perfect gift for an active boyfriend looking to get in a quick sweat and maintain their athleticism.

5. Apple Watch Series 7

Apple Watch Series 7

The Apple Watch is the premiere fitness smartwatch, and the Series 7 takes the device’s capabilities to the next level. With an always-on retina display, the Series 7 is both dust and water-resistant up to 50 meters. And with the ability to record workouts, calories burnt, and a heart rate monitor, your athletic boyfriend will be able to take his workout routines to the next level with both ease and confidence.

6. Quinear Leg Massager

Quinear Leg Massager

For the athletic boyfriend always on his feet, the Quinear Leg Massager is a must-have. With 2-heating levels and 3 massage setting modes, your boyfriend will be able to relax in comfort as the massager simultaneously compresses and massages sore muscles. A great way to relieve tension and stress, the Quinear Leg Massager is both portable and easy to start.

7. Rightline Gear Range Car Top Carrier

Rightline Gear Range Car Top Carrier

If your boyfriend is always lugging his gym equipment with him in his car, the Rightline Gear Range Car Top Carrier can make the process a bit easier. Simply attach the carrier to the top of any compatible vehicle, clip it to the roof rack, and you’re set to go. With a durable, waterproof design, your boyfriend will be able to carry his gym and sports gear with him, all without having to dirty the inside of his car. 

8. Sweat Activated Muscle Shirt

Sweat Activated Muscle Shirt

What better motivation to finish a workout than one with the Sweat Activated Muscle Shirt? With the word ‘Workout’ inscribed on the front of the shirt, the words ‘100% Complete’ will only be visible once sweat has accumulated on the shirt. A funny, motivational t-shirt and one that will have your boyfriend laughing for days.

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9. iWalk Portable Charger

iWalk Portable Charger

Whether listening to music on their phone or following along to a virtual workout, having a dead phone can be challenging for the fitness-minded. That’s why we highly recommend the iWalk Portable Charger. A small, portable charger that fits in the pockets of your boyfriends’ shorts or pants, he’ll never need to worry about having a dead phone while at the gym again.

10. Bowflex SelectTech 840 Kettlebell

Bowflex SelectTech 840 Kettlebell

Bowflex has long been the gold standard for at-home fitness enthusiasts. And the Bowflex SelectTech 840 Kettlebell maintains that standard. With the turn of a dial, you can automatically change your desired resistance level from 8-pounds to 40-pounds. Save time and space and engage your full body with the Bowflex Kettlebell. Even better? Your boyfriend can access 24 trainer-led exercises that focus on foundational kettlebell techniques and workouts.

11. CLMBR Connected

CLMBR Connected

While many of us have, at some point or another, purchased a treadmill or even an elliptical for home use, the idea of purchasing a stair master-like cardio machine probably hasn’t crossed our minds. That is, until the CLMBR Connected came on to the scene.

The CLMBR Connected is one of the most beautiful and aesthetically pleasing pieces of in-home fitness equipment and allows both you and your boyfriend to enjoy the full benefits of a stair master in the comfort of your own home. A full-body resistance cardio machine, the CLMBR Connected is designed with your home in mind.

In addition, CLMBR Connected is built and backed by scientific methodologies, allowing for a full-body workout that engages over 86% of the body’s muscles, allowing you to accomplish more in less time. And with a built-in 21.5” HD touch display, you can follow along with guided workouts and sessions and compete with other athletes across the globe.

12. Yes4All Steel Mace

Yes4All Steel Mace

If you really want to surprise and gift your athletic-minded boyfriend, then the Yes4All Steel Mace is the pinnacle of masculinity. With an all-steel construction, you and your boyfriend can take turns slamming the mace against tires, padded mats, and other rubbery-soft surfaces. 

An all-body workout, the steel mace utilizes rotational exercises to engage the shoulders, forearms, and hands and will leave you both feeling stronger and more primal after.


When it comes to show your love and affection, what better way than to give a gift that will keep on giving. These 12 gifts for your athletic boyfriend are sure to keep him healthy and fit through all your adventures together. 

You might also be interested in: 23 Anniversary Gifts Your Boyfriend Will Love

Best Gifts For Your Athletic Boyfriend: 

  1. Vuori Men’s Joggers
  2. Theragun Percussive Therapy Massage Gun 
  3. Coach Soak Muscle Recovery Bath Soak
  4. Multifun Jump Rope
  5. Apple Watch Series 7
  6. Quinear Leg Massager
  7. Rightline Gear Range Car Top Carrier
  8. Sweat Activated Muscle Shirt
  9. iWalk Portable Charger
  10. Bowflex SelectTech 840 Kettlebell
  11. CLMBR Connected
  12. Yes4All Steel Mace

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