Whether you’re after inspiration for your own list or are trying to find the perfect present for someone special this Christmas, we’ve got you covered with our pick of the best fitness, health, nutrition and wellbeing gifts.
Keep track
Stay on top of your fitness this Christmas. With a built-in GPS for seamless activity tracking, the Garmin Lily 2 Active (£299.99, garmin.com) offers 24/7 health monitoring, alongside sleep tracking, integrated sports apps and women’s health features.
Plan and prep
Get organised this Christmas with Good Tuesday’s Shopping List & Meal Planner Set (£19.95, goodtuesday.com). It’s designed to help you save time, money, and make healthier choices by planning out weekly meals in advance.
Weigh to go
Your foodie friend will love the Aeno KS1S Smart Kitchen Scales and app (£34.99, currys.co.uk), which offer in-depth nutritional analysis of 10,000 foods and meals, plus daily nutrition reports for macro and micronutrients, including vitamins and minerals.
Brighten up winter
Help them alleviate winter blues, increase alertness and improve sleep quality this Christmas season with Lumie’s Dash Bright Light Therapy Lamp (£179, lumie.com), boasting 10,000 lux to mimic natural daylight.
Springy stride
With two types of nitrogen-infused cushioning fused into one incredibly bouncy midsole, the Brooks Glycerin Max running shoes (£180, brooksrunning.com) provide a responsive ride for running friends.
Soft and sustainable
Seamless, comfortable and made using eco-friendly materials, your active friend will love the Pioneer Seamless Zip-Through Long Sleeve Jacket (£55, pioneer-clothing.com). Boasting soft four-way stretch material, it’s perfect for runs, the gym or post-workout coffees.
Time for tea
Featuring a trio of functional blends, each designed to be enjoyed at different points throughout the day, the JP CBD Tea Collection (£28.99, jpsoriginals.com) naturally supports wellbeing, while providing 45mg of bioavailable CBD each day.
Listen up
With Personalised Spatial Audio, dynamic head tracking, and the comfiest fit to date, the Apple AirPods 4 (£129, apple.com) create a three-dimensional listening experience with crystal clear sound. Also available for the first time with Active Noise Cancellation (£179).
At-home bakery
Help your health-conscious friend avoid ultra-processed loaves with the Morphy Richards Fastbake Breadmaker (£99.99, morphyrichards.co.uk). With 12 pre-set programmes alongside a 13-hour delay function, give the gift of waking up to freshly baked bread.
Soothing scents
Share the gift of calming aromatherapy with the Alexandra Kay Time to Relax Aroma Bracelet Gift Set (£20, greenpeople.co.uk). The set includes a selection of relaxing essential oils which can be applied to the bracelet’s absorbent pad for mindfulness on-the-go.
Stay cosy
Made from 100 per cent recycled materials, the Red Evo Pro Changing Robe (£169.95, red-equipment.co.uk) will keep your wild swimming buddy warm while they change, thanks to its market-leading waterproofing and breathability ratings.
Tailored fitness
Mix and match weights (1-5kg) and kit colours (beige, black, blue, green or grey) for your fussy friend with the Onyx Home Workout Set (£189.95, onyx-fitness.com). Alternatively, gift bracelet, hand or ring weights, resistance bands or a mat individually, from £24.99.
Smooth moves
With a detachable bottle for smoothies and protein shakes on-the-go, the ZWILLING ENFINIGY Personal Blender (£119, zwilling.com) is ideal for gym-goers. The 600W motor is super quiet and you can buy an extra bottle for your partner, too.
Post-workout boost
Available in four flavours, The Six Pack Revolution Post-Workout Protein Smoothie pouches (£39.99, thesixpackrevolution.com) will aid your friend’s post-workout recovery while satisfying their sweet tooth. Packed with 29g of protein and 23 vitamins and minerals to help them reach their goals.
Zen zone
Help them unlock serenity and enjoy deeper relaxation with the Maya Shanti Yoga Serenity Bundle (£135, mayashantiyoga.com), featuring a luxurious Lavender Eye Pillow, cosy Yoga Blanket, small and portable Yoga Bolster, and a Zabuton Meditation Cushion for grounding comfort.
Festive jammies
Wind down after your workout in holly jolly PJs. Known for its iconic nightwear collection, circular clothing brand Polarn O. Pyret has just launched its festive pyjamas for all the family, including these Heart Print Adult Pyjamas (£45). Prices from £16; polarnopyret.co.uk
Dip and drizzle
High in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant polyphenols, The Governor Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (£49.95, thegovernorevoo.co.uk) is produced naturally and sustainably by a Greek family who have been creating olive oil for more than 100 years.
Emergency power
With a built-in USB-C cable and wireless watch charger, the compact Anker MagGo Power Bank (£79.99, anker.com) charges up Apple watches, iPhones and headphones in a jiffy. Plus, it’s made from 75 per cent recycled materials.
Winter wander land
Got a walker on your gift list? KEEN’s Howser Fold Down boots (£95, keenfootwear.co.uk) have a grippy outsole, supportive PU footbed and super soft fleece lining. Perfect for town strolls and more vigorous walks alike.
Bare essentials
Supplied with a storage bag, the Skinners Comfort 2 sock shoes (£53.90, wildbounds.com) are perfect for barefoot aficionados who want to ditch heavy shoes yet still hike, run or do alfresco yoga with structured supportive footwear.
Drink up
Help the fight to ditch single-use plastic with the AQUAPHOR City Filter Water Bottle (£14.99, aquaphor.com). Available in a range of bold colours, the durable, leak-proof and BPA-free bottle features a built-in activated carbon fibre filter to purify water on-the-go.
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Run for joy
Give the runner in your life the gift of smart fuelling with Precision Fuel and Hydration’s Cramper Hamper (£29.99, precisionhydration.com). The goody bag contains energy chews, electrolyte tabs, a water bottle and a colourful bobble hat.
Smooth sounds
Made for movement, the Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds (£279.99, sennheiser-hearing.com) will please any fitness fan. They boast integrated heart rate and body temperature trackers with clear sound and sweat resistance – perfect for all sports!
Super supplements
Boost their energy and enhance their recovery with The Herbtender’s Time To Train Set (£50, the-herbtender.com). The revitalising blends feature a range of herbs and adaptogens designed to support active people, including ginseng, reishi and cordyceps.
Hydrate in style
Designed to keep fluids hot or cold for hours, the Personalised 40oz Tumbler (£15.99, etsy.com/shop/MMMGiftsUK) can be engraved with your chosen name or message – perfect if you’re looking for a gift with that personal touch.
Good hair day
With six heat settings, plus unique air vents on one side and ceramic plates with teeth on the other, the Revlon One-Step Air Straight (£69.99, revlonhairtools.com) dries and straightens locks in one smooth hit.
Hydration hero
The Waterdrop Advent Calendar Large (£139.90, en.waterdrop.com) features 25 doors overflowing with limited edition accessories – including a Life Planner and Glass Candle Set – plus drinkware and bestselling Microcube flavours full of vitamins from natural fruit and plant extracts.
Self-care saviours
Uplift their mind and body with Hebridean seaweed in Ishga’s Restore & Recover Gift Set (£99, ishga.com). The Muscle Recovery Oil soothes tired limbs with peppermint and rosemary, while the Anti-oxidant Marine Cream hydrates skin with aloe vera, jojoba and bergamot.
Nature girl
Any nature lover will adore the Arcana Night Garden Wrap (£160, arcanaliving.com). Celebrating the biodiversity of gardens at night, the recycled cotton wrap is perfect for evening strolls, meditation or even as a picnic blanket in summer.
Keep calm
REN’s Evercalm Gift of Calm (£55, renskincare.co.uk) features a trio of goodies from the brand’s award-winning range. Protect against free radicals with the Global Protection Day Cream, or repair skin with the Overnight Recovery Balm and Barrier Support Elixir.
Eliminate aches
With four levels of vibration, the portable Compex Molecule Massage Ball (£69.99, compex.com) nourishes muscles, increases blood flow, reduces soreness, releases tension and gets into those hard-to-reach areas. The perfect pre- or post-workout companion for that sporty someone.
Mindful moments
Upgrade their self-care regime with the Give Yourself Kindness Journal (£28.95, giveyourselfkindness.com). Beautifully curated, the 224-page journal is packed with uplifting positive affirmations and plenty of space to write down thoughts and emotions.
Gut instinct
Got a friend with gut issues? The FoodMarble Aire 2 (£199, foodmarble.com) will help them identify which foods are problematic. The device and app also record how sleep and stress impact their gut and offer advice, recipes and regular monitoring.
Brain-boosting blend
With 80 per cent less caffeine than regular coffee, DIRTEA’s Coffee Welcome Kit (£29.74, dirteaworld.com) blends arabica beans with functional mushrooms to enhance mental clarity. The set also includes a travel coffee cup, storage tin and measuring spoon.
Makes scents
Send your recipient on a sensory journey with the Stories Collection from Miller Harris (£90, millerharris.com). Smell is linked closely to memory, so each of the five fragrances have been crafted to evoke a specific mood or narrative.
Eco clean
Did you know 40 billion toothbrushes are thrown away each year? Your eco-conscious friends will love SURI’s Sonic Toothbrush (£95, trysuri.com), complete with bio-based, recyclable heads, a repairable aluminium body, and self-cleaning travel case for charging on-the-go.
Sparkly eyes
This Peep Club Festive Eye Rescue Lidstick (£15, peepclub.com) is a portable clicky-pen packed full of phytonutrients to nourish, protect, and heal the eye area overnight. Vitamin C also brightens dark circles – no wonder one sells every 90 seconds!
