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With December on our doorsteps, it’s time to get your holiday shopping list on order. Here are our sporty must-haves for the new year. 

If your nearest and dearest willingly spend their free time scrolling Strava or setting and smashing PBs every weekend, this list is for you. 

You may not reciprocate your bestie’s love of triathlons, or totally understand your boyfriend’s obsessive desire to analyse his training data, but you can ensure you show them a little festive spirit and support with a gift to help them sweat in style. Because gifting last-minute scented candles or a bottle of mid-range wine is so 2022. 

Struggling to find the perfect holiday for the sporty spices in your life? We’ve got you covered. Here are our top fitspo essentials to get your favourite fitspo friend running, swimming, squatting or pulsing their way through the festive season.

Friendie, Fit Booty Bands, $80 from theiconic.com.au

This set of booty bands will get your bestie feeling the burn anywhere and anytime. With three different resistance levels, the set is ideal for any type of workout, from strength and Pilates sessions to active recovery. They’re also made from thick, comfortable material, thick- no rolling like those annoying rubber ones in the corner of your Pilates studio

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Under Armour, Women's Project Rock Small Gym Bag, $90 from underarmour.com.au

No one can ever have too many bags right? Either way, this one is bound to make the regular rotation. This gym bag is big enough to fit everything you need, without upsetting too many people on the train commute into the office. It’s equipped with multiple compartments, and elastic straps for easily carrying a yoga mat or foam roller.

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Ninja Blast Portable Blender, $59.99 from ninjakitchen.com

If your gym-loving housemate or partner insists on leaving the kitchen (and your beautiful blender) covered with remnants of protein powder, this gift won’t just benefit their summer gains and time management. This portable, handheld blender is a snazzy step up from standard bulky kitchen appliances and will allow your lucky gift recipient to blend their workout snack on the go.

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Bala Bangles, $79 from shopbala.com.au

The Pilates girlies out there know how lethal these bad boys can be– don’t be fooled by their stylish look. These wearable weights add a comfortable resistance upgrade to your workout of choice, be it yoga, running, core training, boxing or a sweaty reformer session. Your fitness-fanatic friend will be obsessed, adding them to their wrists or ankles every chance they get!

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Jabra, Elite 8 Active wireless earbuds, $329 from thegoodguys.com.au

When I tell you these are the best noise-cancelling earbuds I have ever come across, I’m not exaggerating in the slightest. The sound quality in these bad boys is next level, and unlike some other (equally pricey) options on the market, they won’t pop out of your ear mid-burpee. Plus, these earbuds are completely watertight to a depth of 1.5 metres, don’t take forever to charge, and come in a range of stylish colours to suit your bestie’s summer workout vibe.

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Frank Green, 34oz Grip Bottle with Grip Lid Finish, $59.95 from theiconic.com.au

You really can’t go past Frank Green when it comes to stylish, quality water bottles to encourage happy hydration. Sadly, their signature range isn’t always a great fit for those on the go. But now, your gym-going bestie or hot-girl-walking housemate can carry around their fave bottle with this handy grip lid edition.

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FORM, Smart Swim Goggles, $379 from amazon.com.au

Can’t get your friend/boyfriend/parent out of the pool? The high-tech swimming accessory is set to elevate any aquatic fan’s swimming experience, helping them smash their PBs and workout goals with ease. Automatically connected to Strava and the FORM app, the advanced tech allows swimmers to see their real-time performance metrics as they churn through laps in the pool or open water.

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Lululemon, Double Roller Mini, $49 from lululemon.com.au

There’s no denying rollers are a recovery essential, no matter how your bestie likes to get their burn on. The Lululemon two-in-one set is a far cry from the bulky, visually offensive ones you might find in a dark corner of your gym. The exterior roller can be used to massage your arms and legs (think releasing those tense quads after leg day), while the interior roller is best used for a more intense session, unravelling the tension in your back.

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Korrflex, Zac Strength Ball, $59 from korrflex.com.au

Name a more fun workout companion than a fit ball. That’s right, you can’t. This 65cm pearl matte finish ball from Korrflex is a super cute addition to any home gym, WFH set-up, or outdoor strength session.

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ToeSox Australia, Tavi Grip Kai, $26 from toesoxaustralia.com.au

Looking for a perfect stocking filler for your fitspo friend? Your search is over. The range of grip socks available on ToeSox is bigger than you could ever imagine, with every colour of the rainbow, style, and length up for grabs. Your Pilates bestie will feel as stylish as they do secure wearing a pair of these bad boys.

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The Upside, The Club Soft Cap, $49 from the upside.com.au

What are the two most important things to consider when putting together a summer workout fit? Sun safety and style of course! Luckily, The Upside has you covered on both fronts. Plus, unless you’ve been living under a rock this year, you’re bound to have noticed everyone is suddenly golf-crazy, so your sun-smart athletic bestie will nail the trend by stepping out in this cap.

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Lorna Jane, Movement Active Seamless Sports Bra, $85 from lornajane.com.au

One can simply never have too many sports bras, and this flattering cross-back crop is bound to be a winner on Christmas morning. Equipped with removable padding to suit anyone’s preference, the style and compression of this bra are perfect for high-intensity workouts. 

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Therabody, Theragun Mini 2.0 Percussion Gun, $349 from rebelsport.com.au

The benefits of recovery products in the Therabody range have been sung loudly for years. While their signature Theraguns are a pricey investment, the mini version is a more affordable (but still effective) alternative. Just imagine how happy your tight, tense bestie will be when they get their hands (and muscles) on one of these.

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Lululemon, Fast and Free Running Armband, $49 from lululemon.com.au

This armband is the perfect hands-free running or walking accessory to elevate anyone’s training. Whether your bestie is training for a marathon or just walking off their hangover from New Year’s, it’s unlikely they’ll want to be distracted by notifications buzzing in their pocket, or enjoy wiping their phone screen clean every five minutes from their sweaty grip.  A hands-free workout is a happy workout.

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For more top picks and favourites, head to bodyandsoul.com.au/shop