So you want a nicer-than-average gift for your fit best friend, your parent starting a healthy journey, or a significant other who loves to work out — but you might not have a ton of money to spend. Let's go with $100 and under so you can give something meaningful and awesome without breaking the bank. We've rounded up thoughtful, practical, and totally swoon-worthy gifts that help with exercise, healthy eating, and active adventures of all kinds — and many of these are some of our favorite products that we use daily (read: they'll love them as much as we do!)
Running shoes under $100 — and they're good looking? It's not too good to be true. Bonus: We've tested these, and they're awesome.
Adidas Energy Cloud WTC Women's Running Shoes ($62, originally $65)
Give a stylish upgrade to a well-loved, possibly-tattered gym bag with this beautifully sleek duffle from Sol and Selene.
For a fantastic fitness gift at the $100 price point, look no further than this swim-proof Fitbit Flex 2, which can track activity, steps, and more.
A luxe water bottle makes a thoughtful and practical gift — this limited edition S'well features gorgeous art from iconic photographer Gray Malin.
Young Living creates an exceptionally high-end assortment of home diffusing products and essential oils; this home diffuser is affordable and will help in setting up a peaceful environment for yoga, meditation, sleep, and everyday life.
A classic long-sleeve crew is a wintertime staple in an active wardrobe, and this Lululemon style is incredibly flattering and breathable.
This high-end plant-based protein powder is made with superfood ingredients like acai, pomegranate, and rosehip to deliver so much more than your daily grams of protein.
For under $100, you can give your loved one the best yoga mat they'll ever have. And the best part is that they'll remember you each time they practice (or savasana).
Help kickstart a healthy year by subscribing a loved one to a customizable meal plan service for a year. Are they starting the Low-FODMAPS diet or going Paleo? Not to worry — PlateJoy will make it easier than ever by creating custom grocery lists with recipes for every meal, based on the user's unique preferences — down to preferred grocery store and how many minutes they have for breakfast.
For the friend with extra personality, and an affinity for yoga, this "creamy coconut, light musk, and white floral fragrance" scented candle talks the talk.
This gym bag is stylish enough for the gym, yoga studio, and to run errands afterward.
CALIA Hobo Gym Bag ($70)
One of Nike's best training shoes, with a bronzy punch of style. And it's under $100 . . . so you might want to get yourself a pair, too.
Upgrade their home gym collection with superbeautiful dumbbells that'll make those extra reps extra sweet.
X Training Pink Rubber Hex Aerobic Dumbbell Set Singles ($100)
Hit your budget and pull on their juice-loving heartstrings with a compact machine that won't take up a ton of counter space (awesome for a friend who lives in a smaller apartment!). Now you can head to their house for homemade juices all year long.
For the studio, pool-side, clipped to your bike, and anything else you can think of, this brings the tunes with you, in a durable, rugged shell that can survive all types of tumbles.
An ideal starter kit for at-home workouts, this set comes with a yoga mat, block, Pilates weight balls, an exercise ball, resistance bands, and a foot pump — and then some workout DVDs to top it off.
Luster leggings take your basic black yoga pants and give them a much needed makeover, in the subtlest of ways. This glossy number from Alo has a high waist to keep everything covered.
For running, biking, hiking, or any other outdoor activity (even skiing!), you'll want to protect your eyes from the sun. Do it with style in these supercool Sunski polarized sunglasses that also gives back to the environment.
If the great outdoors is their favorite gym, give them a insulated water bottle from one of the most trusted brands out there. The cap makes it easy for hiking, paddling, or backpacking.
YETI Rambler 36 ($50)
For the friend who needs some DOMs relief — give them this set full of arnica, sweet birch, and peppermint. With icy rescue cream, arnica gel for joints and muscles, and magnesium bath flakes, they'll be feeling better in no time thanks to luxurious natural remedies.