Father's Day gifts for a dad who trains
Garmin
Index S2 Smart Scale
$179.99 at Garmin
A bathroom scale that sends weight and body measurements to the phone over home wifi.
Seen at Garmin, 18 Sep 2026
Lululemon
Pace Breaker Lined Shorts (7-inch)
$78 at Lululemon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Therabody
RecoveryPulse Arm Compression Sleeve
$159.99 at Therabody
A sleeve that squeezes the arm in waves after a hard session, for a thrower, a climber or a golfer.
Seen at Therabody, 18 Sep 2026
New Balance
Made in USA 990v6
$199.95 at Zappos
The made-in-USA dad sneaker that has stayed in style for years.
Seen at Zappos, 3 Sep 2026
Timex
Ironman Classic 30 Full-Size Resin Strap Watch
$87 at Timex
The digital sports watch with thirty lap memory that runners have worn since the 1980s.
Seen at Timex, 18 Sep 2026
Bowflex
Tricep Rope
$39 at Bowflex
A weighted nylon rope handle that clips onto a home gym cable for pushdowns and face pulls.
Seen at Bowflex, 18 Sep 2026
Franklin
Sports Glow in the Dark Pickleballs - 3pk
$15 at Dick's Sporting Goods
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Garmin
Edge 1050 Bike Computer
$699.99 at Garmin
A bright bar mounted screen with maps, routes and a bell, for the rider who already has the bike.
Seen at Garmin, 18 Sep 2026
Hyperice
Hypervolt 2 Pro (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Bowflex
Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells
$399 at Bowflex
A pair of dumbbells that dial from five to fifty two pounds each, replacing fifteen pairs in a home gym.
Seen at Bowflex, 18 Sep 2026
Lululemon
Fast and Free Distance Running Belt
$64 at Lululemon
Named by Harper's Bazaar, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Therabody
Theragun Relief Handheld Percussion Massage Gun (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by Harper's Bazaar, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Therabody
RecoveryAir JetBoots (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Bowflex
5.1S Adjustable Weight Bench
$349 at Bowflex
A bench that sets to six angles and folds flat against a wall when the workout is over.
Seen at Bowflex, 18 Sep 2026
Asics
Men’s Rival II Shorts (paid link)
$25 to $50 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2024.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Hyperice
Venom 2 Advanced Heat + Vibration Wrap – Back (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Therabody
WaveSolo Vibrating Massage Ball
$99.99 at Therabody
A vibrating ball you stand on or lean into, for a tight calf or a sore shoulder after training.
Seen at Therabody, 18 Sep 2026
Bowflex
SelectTech 840 Adjustable Kettlebell
$149 at Bowflex
Turns a dial and the same kettlebell becomes six weights, which saves a whole rack of floor space.
Seen at Bowflex, 18 Sep 2026
Garmin
CIRQA Smart Band
$199.99 at Garmin
A slim band with no screen that tracks sleep, steps and heart rate and stays out of the way.
Seen at Garmin, 18 Sep 2026