Looking for the Best Fitness Gifts for Dad? Here Are 20 Items He’ll Actually Use and Love

Does Dad struggle with back pain? Consider giving him the Spinefitter by Sissel, a multi-tool with 28 interconnected massage balls. Although this tool can’t magically make back pain go away (he'll need to talk to a doctor about that), it does target the muscles around the spine to improve mobility and ease tension.

If your dad needs guidance on getting started with this product, an in-depth Spinefitter video series is available for purchase on the website, or check YouTube for quick ways to get started.

If your dad lacks the space for a full-sized ice bath, consider a portable tub. The Plunge Pop-Up can fit bathers up to 6 feet 9 inches tall. Users can fill it with ice themselves or splurge for the chiller, which is sold separately. I appreciate that the Plunge Pop-Up is insulated, UV resistant, and made with weatherproof materials. Plus, each tub comes with a cover, a manual air pump, and manifold plugs (if you decide not to add on the chiller).

What father (or father figure) isn’t obsessed with getting a little bicep pump? This set gives him everything he needs for curls, upright rows, tricep extensions, and much more. Available in 44, 55, or 66 pounds, each bundle comes with a curl bar, plate set, and barbell collars.

After using this set at a friend’s home gym, I was sold. The high-quality knurling on the bar provide a solid grip, and the needle bearings near the collars allow the bar to smoothly rotate for fast transitions.

Are Dad’s feet constantly sore after workouts? Consider getting him Kane Revive Footwear. These shoes are designed with recovery in mind, thanks to the raised footbed nodes, which stimulate pressure points on the bottom of the foot. I own a pair and find them breathable and shockingly supportive (bonus points for being sustainably crafted from Brazilian sugarcane).

The wide size range (men’s size 3 to 18) is also a huge plus, and I appreciate that they’re easy to wash and dry with a hose or in a sink. After scrubbing off any dirt and wiping away excess water with a towel, Dad can immediately put on his Kanes again — that’s how quickly they dry.

You wouldn’t know that wearing the right socks can make such a difference on a run until you come home with blisters galore from wearing the wrong ones. If your dad loves comfortable, breathable socks, pick up a Bombas pack of four. The padded ankle tab helps reduce rubbing, and although the socks have plenty of medial cushioning, they're still breathable. Plus, for every pair of socks you purchase from Bombas, the company donates an item for people in need. So not only are you giving Dad a useful present but you’re also giving back. Win-win!

For fathers who lack space for lots of weights, BowFlex adjustable dumbbells make for an efficient workout with minimal equipment. Switch between weights (each dumbbell goes from 5 to 52 pounds) with the turn of the dial. And the purchase of these adjustable dumbbells comes with two free months of JRNY programming, which is Bowflex’s workout app, so Dad can follow strength training workouts as he uses his new gear.