The SHARP List: Our 2023 Gift Guide for Fitness Fanatics
Looking for gifts that keep on giving? These wellness-minded presents, from a smartwatch to luxury sports equipment, will ensure any fitness enthusiasts the happiest (and healthiest) of holidays. As powder season nears its peak, gift a friend with stylish and slope-ready gear. Prefer to stay indoors? We’ve got fresh goods to game-ify your gym routine. This year, fitness is all about having fun.
Prada Linea Rossa Snowboard
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Speaking of fast — is there anything better than gliding down the slopes on a slick snowboard? We don’t think so, either. As any seasoned powder geek knows, the lighter the board, the smoother the ride. Prada’s entry in the market pulls out all the stops with a poplar wood core and edges finished in red. Plus, the ‘board is made with carbon-trackable materials to measure and minimize your footprint. ($5,000)
TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Sport Edition
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Nothing motivates us quite like hard data. This sleek smartwatch, housed in a robust 45 mm case hewn from titanium, is packed with features that’ll help your friends and family track their sports performance. Key functions include a pre-loaded selection of seven-minute guided workouts, each with instructive animations and features designed to enhance cycling, swimming, and running regimes. Paired with the TAG Heuer Connected smartphone app, it’s the perfect tool for making personal bests ever better. ($3,250)
Hermès Apres La Vague Beach Rackets
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In the winter, beach weather feels like a faint memory; thankfully, the balmy designs of Hermès remind us there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Whether you’ve got a sunny vacation planned or you’re just looking to brighten up the game room, we’ve got you covered. The beach rackets, with graphic patterns and a complementary silkscreened rubber ball, are effortlessly game ready. Made from beechwood and cork, they’re pressed to perfection. ($1,000)
ON Running Cloudflow 4 Shoes
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It’s all in the name: when you lace up the Cloudflow sneakers, your feet will practically float. The shoes transform heavy steps transform into lightweight springs — it’s as if the kicks are filled with helium. Thanks to their superfoam cushion, these innovative soles are comfortable on racetracks and forest trails. ($200)
Louis Vuitton Christopher Jump Rope
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Working out might be a New Year’s cliche, but that doesn’t stop the world from resolving to exercise more each January. If you want our advice on a routine that lasts, it’s this: your gym circuit has got to be fun if you’re going to stick with it. Jumping rope is a great way to brush up on coordination while you warm up for cardio, but the playful game feels more like recreation than punishment. A shiny leather strand holds together two monogrammed handles, cruising through the air in style. ($935)
Ostrya Henson Down Parka
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Bone-chilling mountain winds are no match for Ostrya’s well-insulated goose down parka: the DWR-finished nylon effortlessly cuts through the icy winter breeze. Up front, two down layers will retain body heat while you fly down black diamond trails. Don’t let the specs fool you, though: this isn’t your father’s bulky winter jacket. It’s surprisingly lightweight, and even comes with a snazzy ‘stuff-sack’ to make packing a breeze. ($1,380)
For further inspiration, here’s a look at last year’s selections…
There’s no time like the holidays. Spending time with loved ones, making the most of a bit of time off, enjoying comforting home cooking, maybe taking a little trip and, of course, running around trying to figure out which gifts will make people actually smile. With everything else happening during the holidays, it can be daunting to find the perfect gift, especially for the discerning – some might call them picky – people in your life. But don’t worry. You can stop sweating over what gift to get those who take a special pleasure in working one up, whether that’s at the gym or in nature.
Peloton Guide Subscription Trainer
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The Peloton revolution continues. After bringing the spinning experience into your home, Peloton’s new Guide acts as an AI-powered personal trainer that offers targeted training regimens, group classes and rep tracking from the comfort of your home gym or living room. Supported by the Guide and the All Access Subscription, your loved ones will hit their goals and set new PBs in no time. ($395 + $55/month for All Access)
Hoka One One Kawana
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Although perhaps best known for their wide range of premium running shoes, Hoka have demonstrated an impressive range of sneaker styles. The Hoka One One Kawana, for instance, is designed to be a versatile, well-rounded shoe that’s equally adept for both short and long distance running, as well as more conditioning-oriented gym workouts. It’s a great all-around athletic shoe for the athlete who likes to do a variety of work at the gym. ($160)
Brown & Black Pen Dumbbell Set by Fysik
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Sure, there are cheaper ways to get a quick pump in your home gym. But if there’s a more impressive pair of dumbbells out there from an aesthetic vantage, we’ve yet to see them. These handcrafted 9KG dumbbells are made of teak and silver-toned stainless steel, with hand-stitched leather-covered handles. You’ll get stronger — and look extremely cool doing it. ($950)
On Switch Jacket
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This sleek, stylish running jacket from On Running in thorn and mango offers outdoor insulation for ideal wear while out for a brisk morning jog — plus, the reversible 2-in-1 style gives you two different options for different circumstances, including bright-orange for reflective safety use. ($419.99)
Tangram Factory Pure Smart Skipping Rope
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Nail those pesky double-unders and get your skipping form into top shape with this Smart Rope from Tangram Factory. The Smart Rope connects to your mobile phone to track up to 100 distinct sets of data, making it easy to smash PRs and record your skipping progress. ($79.95)
Therabody Theragun Mini Massage Therapy Device
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No less important than working hard in the gym is working hard at recovery. The Theragun Mini offers an incredibly intense athletic massage that can loosen muscles and work out knots, all in a smaller, more easily transportable form. Bring it with you in your gym bag or keep it in your locker for easy access when the body needs that extra help. ($249)
Black Crows White Camox Skis
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These fiberglass skis from Black Crows are one of the most stylish sets of skis on the market, set off against the snowy white peaks with their striking red cross-hatched design and bold, contemporary aesthetic. For the ski enthusiast, there’s no better way to dominate the slopes than to look this good coming down them. ($1055)
Higherdose Black Infrared PEMF Mat
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This Infrared mat from Higher Dose is the essential home workout item you didn’t even know you needed. Infrared-heated, it’s ideal for a hot yoga class, a warm full-body meditation session, or just some self-directed warming up before a workout. ($1300)
Modest Vintage Player Wayne Enterprises X Uncrate X MVP Punching Bag
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A great punching bag offers more than an easy at-home workout or boxing training session — it’s also a thing of beauty and a great piece of home decor. This 4-foot model comes in full-grain cowhide leather set off by shoe-lace leather enclosures and a bronze-coated brass chain, the ideal combination of sturdy functional construction and aesthetic sophistication. ($400)
MEC MSR Evo Trail Snowshoes
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This winter, embrace the elements with a set of snowshoes, which make adventuring outdoors not only feasible, but fun. This pair of Evo Trail snowshoes are designed with Tough UniBody plastic, shedding snow and ice in such a way that keeps the surface dry and durable. Their firm grip on slippery ice make navigating difficult terrain a cinch. ($190)
Omne Air Spin Helmet by POC × Rapha
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Biking to work delivers a big boost to your mental well-being — but all that effort to maintain a healthy headspace will be in vain if you don’t also adequately shield your skull. Thankfully, Rapha has finally introduced a helmet sleek enough to banish any lingering concerns about looking dorky. An EPS liner delivers dense protection where it matters most, while a sunglass slot provides easy eyewear storage. ($175)
Workout Collection by Technogym x Dior
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Sweating in couture remains the ultimate flex — and there’s no reason to not stay in style while trying to stay in shape with Technogym and Dior’s new workout collection. If only the fashion label had activewear to match. (Price upon request)
Basketball by Prada
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Next to winning an NBA championship ring (that would be pretty cool), this is your best bet at announcing yourself as a serious baller. This basketball is so good looking, it has the ability to convince just about anybody to take up basketball. ($775 USD)
Tundra Haul Hard Cooler by YETI
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Do your hockey team a favour and open up your trunk to unveil a cooler full of post-practice refreshments. Want to take it out of your trunk and into the locker room? No problem. The Tundra Haul Cooler has two solid, impact- and puncture-resistant wheels for your convenience. ($530)
Mirror by Lululemon
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The innovative wall-mounted screen — which doubles as a mirror when not displaying coached workout videos — has finally launched in Canada. For those who want to be motivated by a teacher but would rather not leave the house to sweat, this may just be the workout you’ve been looking for. ($1,895)
GreenStride Solar Ridge Hiking Boots by Timberland
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Not only are these eco-conscious and comfortable boots made with 50 per cent recycled plastic and sugarcane, they’re lightweight and waterproof, too. You’ll be the most stylish (and sustainable) dude on the hiking trail. ($190)
