As Peloton learned the hard way, no one wants to come downstairs on Christmas morning to a stationary bike under the tree that they didn’t ask for. But give someone a gift that supports the workouts they already love, and you’ll seem emotionally attuned, not presumptive.
I spent nearly a decade as an editor at two fitness magazines, where I tested hundreds of sports bras, sneakers and protein bars. Now I work out nearly every day and coach CrossFit. Here’s my short list of fitness gear that has stood up to my sweat tests and made my workout sessions more fun and comfortable.
