A touch of recovery 👐
Encourage relaxation and recovery through touch. Give soothing lotions and oils made in small batches with all-natural ingredients from coco-bare. For deep-tissue attention, Therabody’s Theragun Prime Plus combines percussive massage with heat to loosen muscles and aid in recovery. Using more subtle vibration, the Apollo Neuro wearable uses gentle stimulation for mindfulness and relaxation. For a low-tech yet futuristic sensory gift, try the Nike Mind 001 recovery shoe; the nodes on the soles stimulate parts of your feet with each step. Now that we’re touching on recovery shoes, Hoka’s Ora Recovery slide is like walking on a cloud, and perfect to wear from the pool to the shower. The Oofos Thermo Mule slippers makes a great gift for cozy relaxation at home.
Raise a glass 💦
Toast the season with health-conscious beverages. Non-alcoholic drinks are on-trend, and for good reason. These feel indulgent while avoiding the unhealthy effects of alcohol. Consider a fun variety pack of NA beer, wine or mocktails, or a gift card from Sobr Market.
If you’re shopping for an athlete looking to replenish electrolytes post-workout, LMNT comes in various salty and tasty flavours; try the variety pack or a subscription. Pair it with a nice water bottle. Purist Collective offers a bottle that’s stainless steel on the outside, with a paper-thin glass coating on the inside to keep your drink free of any lingering taste of steel or plastic, or whatever you had in it before. For a pure stainless steel option, in a slew of cool colours and finishes, consider Stanley’s All Day Slim Bottle, with removable collar for easy ice filling.
Get together 👯
Or you might skip those store lines and shipping deadlines altogether, in favor of fun experiences and social connection. For the ladies who love to dance and get to bed early, plan to hit the next Earlybirds Club event together. For an "otherworldly" experience, treat someone to a social sauna session at Othership, the pools at Aire Ancient Baths, or really take it to the water, and gift a floating sauna and cold plunge experience. We love the idea of giving a spot in an upcoming road race and committing to train together. Finally, we're biased of course, but we whole-heartedly recommend a Benchmark experience as a __gift__
Whatever you choose to give, or if you simply focus on spending time with loved ones, we hope you enjoy the merriment of the season!
