Gym Gift Ideas for Her and Him
Buying for someone who trains is harder than it looks. They've usually got their routine and their gear sorted, and clothes mean guessing sizes. The best gifts are things they'll actually take to the gym, not things that sit at home.
Here are practical gym gift ideas for her and for him, a few options for couples and training partners, and what to know about Christmas delivery. If it's for Christmas, order early.
What makes a good gym gift
It gets used, not left in a cupboard. It's practical, fixing a small everyday annoyance rather than adding more equipment. The right colour makes it feel personal. And it shouldn't need a size, because you shouldn't have to guess anyone's measurements. Our towel, for example, comes in one size: 140 x 55cm.
Our pick: the VIVID Hooded Gym Towel
The VIVID hooded gym towel is designed for one job: staying on the bench. The hood hooks over the bench top or headrest, so it stays put on benches and machine seats instead of sliding to the floor.
I built it because my own towel slipped and slid off the bench every set. It took at least five prototypes, starting in my garage in 2024.
At 140 x 55cm, it covers the length of a bench. That makes it a barrier between them and shared equipment, so they're not lying on other people's sweat.
There's a zip pocket for a phone, keys or gym card. The fabric is 300gsm microfibre terry, a thick fabric of towelling loops.
The magnet strap upgrade is $10 extra per towel. It's built in and lets them hang the towel on the rack between sets. It grips magnetic steel, which covers most racks, frames and cable stacks. It won't hold on aluminium, plastic or some stainless steel. No steel within reach? Loop the strap over a rail.
Care is easy. Machine wash it like a normal towel. If it has the magnet strap, put it in a wash bag first. It air-dries in about 2 to 3 hours.
A single towel is $55, or $65 with the magnet strap (+$10). Save more with 2- and 3-packs on the product page. There's only one size, so nothing to guess.
If you want to know more about the problem it solves, read our guide on how to stop your gym towel sliding off the bench.
Gym gift ideas for her
If she trains on machines, does weights classes or gets in a few mornings a week, a towel that stays where she puts it is a genuinely useful gift. No more stopping to straighten it between sets. Her phone and keys stay with her in the zip pocket, not on the floor.
Picking the colour is the personal part. Light Pink, Purple, Light Blue and Red are all available. Not sure? Pick the colour she already wears to the gym most.
For a bigger present, pair the towel with a water bottle, a gym bag or a piece of activewear in her favourite colour.
Gym gift ideas for him
The towel works just as well for him. If he lifts, uses benches or moves between machines, the hood keeps the towel on the bench, and the magnet strap upgrade gives it somewhere to go between sets other than the floor.
Navy, Grey and Red are good choices for him, but all six colours suit anyone, so go with what you know he likes. The same pairings work: a water bottle, a gym bag or some activewear.
Buying for more than one? 2-packs and 3-packs
Packs suit couples, training partners or a family who all go to the gym. You choose the colour of each towel, so everyone gets their own.
- 2-pack — save more than buying singles, with a $5 bonus gift card.
- 3-pack — best value with free AU shipping, plus a $10 bonus gift card.
The bonus gift card can go towards your next order or to a friend. Gift cards expire after 3 months. You can add the magnet strap for $10 per towel.
You'll find the 2-pack and 3-pack options on the product page.
Stocking fillers and secret Santa
A single towel makes a practical stocking filler or secret Santa gift for anyone who trains. At $55, or $65 with the magnet strap, it doesn't need a size and it'll still be in use long after Christmas.
Christmas delivery and returns
Within Australia, shipping is $9, or free on orders over $100 or when you buy the 3-pack. We also ship to selected countries, and international shipping costs are shown at checkout.
Order early to leave time before Christmas. Delivery times are in the FAQ below.
Every towel comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, even if it's been used. The refund is paid once the towel is returned to us.
FAQ
How long does delivery take in Australia?
Delivery usually takes 5 to 13 business days. Shipping within Australia is $9, or free on orders over $100 or when you buy the 3-pack.
What do I get with a 2-pack or 3-pack?
Two or three towels in the colours you choose, plus a bonus gift card: $5 with the 2-pack and $10 with the 3-pack. Use it on your next order or give it to a friend. Gift cards expire after 3 months.
What if the colour isn't right?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.
Is the magnet worth adding?
If they like to hang their towel on the rack or machine between sets, yes. It costs $10 extra per towel and is built in. What it grips is covered in Our pick, above.
Give a gift they'll use every session
A towel that stays on the bench, in a colour they like, is a gift they'll keep using long after Christmas.