Birthday gifts for a male friend who trains, $100 to $250
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
2-in-1 Travel Duffle Backpack 45L
$198 at Lululemon
Named by Men's Health, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 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
Bose
Ultra Open Bluetooth Earbuds (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by Women's Health, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 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
Lululemon
ABC Classic-Fit 5 Pocket Pant
$128 at Lululemon
Named by Men's Health, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 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
Hyperice
Hypervolt 2 (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Micro Kickboard
Micro Maxi LED Scooter
$159.99 at Micro Kickboard
The bigger version of the scooter every school gate is full of, sized to last from about five until secondary school.
Seen at Micro Kickboard, 30 Aug 2026
Beats
Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Secure fit wireless earbuds built for workouts, suited to teens ages 13 to 17.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 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
On
Cloudsurfer 2 (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
A cushioned running shoe from the brand many runners have switched to.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Micro Kickboard
Micro Mini LED Scooter
$109.99 at Micro Kickboard
The three wheeled scooter that leans to steer, with wheels lit by the child's own pushing rather than by batteries.
Seen at Micro Kickboard, 30 Aug 2026
Therabody
Theragun Relief
$159.99 at Therabody
The one-button massage gun rather than the athlete's one, aimed at a back that has spent too long at a desk.
Seen at Therabody, 30 Aug 2026
Raycon
Impact Earbuds
$149.98 at Raycon
The rugged pair, built for a teen who wears earbuds through sport and weather and then drops them.
Seen at Raycon, 30 Aug 2026
Therabody
Theragun Mini (second-gen) (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2025.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Therabody
TheraGun Mini Plus Massage Gun (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by Women's Health, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026