Gift Guide for Functional Fitness Enthusiasts

For a person who’s into functional fitness, the best box to open under the tree is, well, for a box. A "box" is what some lifters call their style of gym. And you can build one at home, with the right equipment. 

Gifts for Athletes Pursuing Functional Fitness

The best thing about a functional fitness home gym is that a wide variety of gear can be useful. But there are some staples that check the most boxes (again with the box puns). If you are interested in functional fitness, here’s what a pro CrossFitter and coach recommends: “Build Your Own Box.”  

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Here are fitness gift ideas to consider:  

Kettlebells  

Kettlebells are incredibly versatile, especially for the kinds of training you need for functional fitness. Kettlebells come in a range of sizes, from 5 to 50lbs.   

Medicine Balls 

Medicine Balls are great for wall ball throws, a quintessential functional fitness move. These durable, hand-stuffed, soft balls are weighted and help train core, coordination, and explosive movements. They range from 4lbs to 30lbs.  

Gymnastic Rings  

Build core and upper body strength with Wood Gymnastic Rings. Rings come in two diameters: 1.11” (Olympic standard) and 1.25” (best for people with big hands – and most common in cross-training gyms). They also come with two strap lengths: 7.5’ and 14’.   

For a more premium gift, opt for the Competition Gymnastic Straps and Wood Rings, providing your athlete with easy to adjust straps — thanks to length markings to set your straps up at equal heights and a built-in locking carabiner for a safe and secure setup.

Mixed-Use Barbells

A mixed-use bar is the best bar for functional fitness, allowing the athlete to train in a variety of manners — supporting deadlifts, squats, high-intensity WODs, and more. The Black Canyon™ bar, available in both 20kg and 15kg, features a medium-depth, volcano style knurling that'll keep your hands locked on without ripping them up. Plus, the 25 millimeter diameter shaft is compliant with many functional fitness events.

There's also the Colorado™ bar (available in 20kg and 15kg), our most premium mixed-use option. In comparison to the Black Cayon™, this bar features composite bushings for quieter drops, less wobble, and a smoother spin, plus a variety of coating finishes to give your space a pop of color. 

Want more home gym inspiration? 

Get inspired with these roundups of the best gifts for someone who works out:

• Gifts for Functional Fitness
• Ultimate Gym Gifts Guide
• Holiday Gifts Under $100
• Healthy Stocking Stuffers
• The 21 Best Gifts for Gym Lovers
• Gifts for Powerlifters
• Gifts for Bodybuilders

Takeaway

Use these fitness gift ideas to help you give your funtional fitness fan the present they'll never forget. From medicine balls and rings, to barbells and kettlebells, there's a gift on this list that's waiting to be unwrapped.