The Ultimate Gift Guide for Gym Rats
This is the ultimate gift guide for every gym rat you know. Body builder, power lifter, weightlifter, or just a straight up gym rat will love anything from this list! Do you have a gym rat girlfriend, gym rat boyfriend, or gym rat friend? Maybe your mom is a gym rat! You can’t go wrong here. Look no further, here is what to buy a gym rat!
The Body Builder/Gym Rat:
Workout Set
Alphalete Amplify Collection:
One of my favorite brands (I am biased to the amplify collection)
Darc Sport:
Extremely popular brand with body builders (tend to sell out quickly)
2. Protein Snacks
A recent favorite snack/dessert of mine - this is my favorite flavor but there are many to choose from!
To me, this is the best tasting protein bar I have tried but any protein bar is a great stocking stuffer idea!
These are more niche and may not be a hit with everyone. If you have a body builder as a loved one this is a safe buy!
3. Gym Bag
I bought this gym bag for my boyfriend last year for Christmas and he LOVES it!! Super cute color options too:)
Wolfpak is a godsend for any body builder - they will love you forever if you buy them anything from this brand. (Also a hit with some nurse girlies)
Basic, but cute! If you have an Alphalete stan in your life this would be a great gift!
4. Water Bottle
Owala
I have one of these and it is truly a game-changer. So many cute & fun colors too!
Brumate
This brand is becoming increasingly popular. (Cuter than Stanelys in my opinion)
Hydro Flask
I had hydro flasks for years! These are a great basic water bottle option!
5. Lifting Accessories
Lifting Straps
Any powerlifter, gym rate, body builder NEEDS these!!
Barbell Pad
These are an essential. Even if they already have one, they wear down over time so it can’t hurt to have a spare!
I bought one of these recently for my apartment gym and it is so nice to have this on hand.
6. Energy Drinks
A hit with any gym girlie or energy drink lover. My favorite flavor is the cherry slushy!
Ghost Energy Drinks
This is a body builder fav!! Swedish fish, cherry limeade, white gummy bear, & orange creamsicle are the best imo.
Save this one for only the major caffeine addicts. These have 300mg of caffeine so be careful who you buy these for:)
7. Cooking Appliance Essentials
Ninja Creami
I use this every. single. day. Great for anyone trying to be healthy but especially a hit with body builders & gym rats in general.
Another kitchen item that I use all the time. Honestly, if your gym rat doesn’t already have one I am shocked.
So much easier than a giant blender! I use this all the time as well! And this is a great quality blender for the price (and just in general)
8. Headphones
I have these and I love them! Sound cancelling is amazing. The only con is that they disconnect from my phone if I am talking to someone on the phone.
I bought these for my boyfriend last year for his birthday. He loves them & are better than apple pros in his opinion:)
Just a great headphone/earbud brand. Great sound quality & noise cancellation.
9. Meal Prep Essentials
Once again, this brand is a major hit with body builders. Way overpriced for a lunch box if you ask me but hey, I am not a body builder so what do I know!?!
I searched for meal prep containers like this for years!! These are such a game changer for meal prep!
I have this exact lunch box & this is the perfect size for me! It is surprisingly spacious & also comes with extra containers:)
10. More Lifting Accessories
Especially great for any powerlifters in your lift because they are very much needed but nobody ever wants to spend the money on them:)
A cheap addition to a gift basket!! You can never have too many of these.
Another great gift for powerlifters, but body builders also use them. There are a wide range of these in terms of quality & type. Lever belts are the most popular but it just depends on the person!
11. Recovery Essentials
This is so nice to have laying around for anyone, but especially for someone who is really active! I have the Mebak 5 which is currently unavailable BUT, the 3 has great reviews as well.
Having this is super nice if your gym rat has a few muscle injuries or pain. Just be wary & make sure they know how to use it! Also, you will need a massage lotion to use these.
They might not want it, but they need it:) If they already have one, get them a massage or therapy ball instead.
12. Tracker Technology
You can’t go wrong with an apple watch. I have the series 8 which I love, but you could also get them the 10 if they like the latest & greatest! If they have one already, you can get them a newer version or accessories to go along with it. You could get colorful watchbands, protective cases, and a ton of other accessories (look on etsy)
These are the latest wearable trackers & they are popular for a reason. I am getting one this year so I can’t speak for myself but I have heard nothing but positive reviews! If you have a lady who tracks their cycle, this is a game changer!! If not, this is a great gift for the active people in your lift. Just make sure you know the proper ring size.
These are another popular wearable technology option. These are a little cheaper than the others. If you have a simplistic gym rat you want to get a tracker for, this might be a good choice for them!
13. Supplements
No lifter can have too much creatine! This brand has really yummy flavors. Both the fruit punch & blue raspberry are great!
A third-party tested brand that actually cares about the quality of their supplements! I love this brand and my favorite flavors are dutch chocolate and vanilla! They also have a plant based protein powder!
Greens powder - not every girl gets it, but the girls who get it, get it. Clean Simple Eats is a great & reputable brand!
14. Low-cal sauces & seasonings
Hot sauce! My favorite way to add flavor to a meal without extra cals:) Most lifters can appreciate a good hot sauce.
Now it is time to get to shopping!
Seasonings are also a perfect way to add flavor to a meal without messing up the macros. Here is a sampler option but any seasoning is a great addition to a gift basket or stocking!