Father's Day gifts for a grandfather 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
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
Therabody
Theragun Relief Handheld Percussion Massage Gun (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by Harper's Bazaar, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 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
Hyperice
Hypervolt 2 Pro (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 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
Lululemon
Fast and Free Distance Running Belt
$64 at Lululemon
Named by Harper's Bazaar, 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
Therabody
RecoveryAir JetBoots (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 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
TheraGun Elite Handheld Electric Massage Gun (paid link)
Over $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
Garmin
Forerunner 265 / 265S (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2024.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Bowflex
Heart Rate Armband
$59 at Bowflex
Sits on the forearm instead of a chest strap and sends the heart rate straight to the machine or the app.
Seen at Bowflex, 18 Sep 2026
Garmin
Forerunner 165 Music (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2024.
Checked 31 Aug 2026