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Wellness gifts 2025: a curated guide for every person on your list
From movement essentials to kitchen upgrades, here's what's worth buying and gifting this year.
Published on Dec 3, 2025 by Joana Ariza It’s December, which means gift season is officially here. And if you’re shopping for someone who’s into wellness, the question becomes: what do they actually want? Usually, it’s things that make their days feel easier — better sleep, smoother recovery, or kitchen routines that don’t feel like a second job.
So we pulled together a list that fits into how people truly live, from movement essentials to kitchen upgrades to longevity tech and nutrition picks. Whether you’re shopping for a brother training for his first half-marathon, a colleague finally taking recovery seriously or that friend who just wants cooking to feel simpler, this holiday gift guide will help you find something that lands.
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Active style + movement essentials
Fitness gear & training tools
Recovery & feel-good tech
Longevity & biohacking essentials
Food and nutrition upgrades
The stocking-stuffer shortlist
Active style & movement essentials
For the person whose activewear ends up being their everyday outfit.
Planet Nusa
T1 Power Tights
Activewear that moves from the gym to everyday life, these leggings are designed for a snug, supportive fit and provide enough of a base layer to handle cold-weather walks or weekend movement.
while on earth
Move Trainer
The Move Trainer is a versatile everyday workout shoe with a supportive knit upper, TPU stability and a water-resistant finish that makes it easy to wear beyond the gym.
Outdoor Voices
Waffle Baby Tee
Soft cotton waffle knit, thermoregulating fabric and four-way stretch all come together in this baby tee, making it breathable, durable and comfortable to move around in.
KANE Footwear
White Black Speckle
Made for that post-training “I need something soft” moment. Cushioned midsoles, arch support and EVA foam come together to make your feet feel relief right away.
Vuori
Daily Legging
This one hits all the right notes: high-waisted, no-slip, a 7/8 length and cuffed ankles. It comes in a side-pocket version if you want a little extra function.
District Vision
New Balance SC Elite
Ultralight carbon-plated running shoe (7.6 oz) with PEBA midsole for energy return and a full-length carbon plate for stride efficiency. Race-day performance with Japanese-inspired design.
Fitness gear & training tools
Essentials for anyone ready to kick their fitness up a notch.
NKO Club
One-Year Membership
Kendall Toole's all-in-one app pulls boxing, cycling, strength, breathwork, recipes, and playlists into one place.
Tonal
Tonal 2
An AI-powered home strength system that replaces racks, dumbbells, and cable machines with digital resistance that adjusts in real time. For the person ready to build serious strength without the gym commute.
Bala
Bala Bangles
Wearable 1-2 lb weights for wrists or ankles that add resistance without disrupting form. They stay put during Pilates, barre, yoga, or walks — an easy, low-effort way to intensify movement you're already doing.
Stakt
The Stakt Mat
A foldable mat thicker and more stable than standard yoga mats, built for strength work, Pilates, and mobility training. The cushioned surface supports joints during floor exercises without sacrificing stability. For home workouts that need more than a thin mat can handle.
Hydrow
Arc rower
Hydrow’s most advanced rower. If you’re looking for a sleek, immersive setup with a large screen and workout feedback, the Arc may be your perfect match.
Pvolve
P.Band
A patented upper-body tool that builds strength through controlled, glove-based resistance. It targets the arms, back and shoulders, supports mobility and posture work, and packs easily for training wherever you are.
TRX
Go Suspension System
A do-anywhere training system that uses your bodyweight for full-body strength and stability work. It anchors to a door or a tree and sets up in seconds.
The Carry
Weighted Vest
A sleek, women-designed weighted vest that adds challenge to walking, strength training, and functional movement without the uncomfortable bulk of traditional vests.
Recovery & sleep optimization
For sore muscles, bad sleep, and the kind of stress you feel everywhere.
Rally
Orbital Massage Gun
Finally, a massage gun quieter than traditional percussion guns. Plus, it features multiple speeds and interchangeable attachments, perfect for athletes, desk workers, or those with chronic tension that refuses to let up.
Hyperice
Elite Legs
Compression boots without messy control units, the Normatec Elite Legs deliver seven levels of compression. Four-hour battery life, 3.2lbs per boot, and Bluetooth-enabled controls via the Hyperice App.
Eight Sleep
Pod 5
A smart mattress cover that heats or cools each side of the bed throughout the night, adjusting to your sleep stages. Tracks HRV and respiratory rate to optimize rest. For anyone who wakes up too hot, too cold, or still exhausted.
Bearaby
Weighted Blanket
A soft, breathable weighted blanket that uses knitted layers instead of beads, which gives it a smoother feel and more even pressure. It’s the kind of calming weight designed to help you fall asleep faster without overheating.
Moonbrew
Sleep Aid
Better sleep in a hot cocoa flavor and no melatonin grogginess. Formulated by Dr. Shen, one of California's top herbalists, MoonBrew combines magnesium glycinate and taurate with superfoods like L-theanine, reishi, and chamomile.
Ozlo x Calm
Earbuds
Earbuds that mask noise, fit comfortably all night and pair with Calm’s library of sleep stories, soundscapes and meditations. A solid pick for light sleepers or anyone who wants a more restful nightly routine.
Longevity & biohacking essentials
For the health optimizer tracking more than just steps.
Eli Health
Instant Cortisol Test
An at-home cortisol test that tracks stress patterns and recovery through a connected app. Quick, painless, with actionable insights, no lab visit required.
Function Health
Membership
Test 160+ biomarkers — from hormones to inflammation — across just two annual lab visits. Each test includes a clinician review and personalized action plan with food and supplement recommendations — five times more comprehensive than the average physical.
Bon Charge
Red Light Face Mask
Red light therapy isn't just about looking younger; it's about cellular health. This cordless face mask delivers 630nm red light and 850nm near infrared light to boost mitochondrial function while targeting fine lines, skin texture, and firmness.
Levels Membership
A modern way to understand how food, stress and daily habits impact your energy in real time. Levels pairs a continuous glucose monitor with an easy-to-read app that translates your data into simple, everyday decisions — a thoughtful pick for anyone curious about building a more informed routine.
Food and nutrition upgrades
Smart kitchen and nutrition-forward gifts for anyone who likes their meals to have both flavor and purpose.
Algae Cooking Club
Cooking Oil
Cooking oil made from algae with a 535°F smoke point — higher than any other oil. Packed with omega-9s, seed oil-free, and neutral in flavor. Available as gift bundles or single bottles.
Promix Nutrition
Debloat: Prebiotic + Probiotic
This prebiotic and probiotic powder reduces bloating and cramping while supporting gut barrier healing and immunity. All it takes is one scoop in water, first thing in the morning.
Sarah Wragge Wellness
The SWW Method®
A 6-week nutrition program that targets energy, digestion, metabolism, and hormones. Led by nutritionist Sarah Wragge with a structured, no-gimmicks framework.
Humann
SuperBeets Heart Chews
More energy without reaching for another coffee. Used by over 120 pro and college teams, these chews support circulation and nitric oxide production by blending grape seed extract and beetroot powder.
Caraway
Baking Sheet
The baking sheet people rave about for a reason. It’s non-toxic, ceramic-coated, and heats evenly, making it useful for a variety of baking and roasting situations.
Four Sigmatic
Focus Cold Brew Ground Coffee
A smoother, mood-friendlier coffee that blends functional mushrooms with a balanced roast. It tastes like your usual cup but with a calmer lift, which makes it the kind of swap most people end up sticking with.
The stocking-stuffer shortlist
Under-$100 picks that still feel elevated.
Sarah Wragge Wellness
Optimize Protein & Fiber Powder
Most supplements either have fiber or protein. This one has both in only 6 ingredients — your daily energy and metabolism support.
NikeSKIMS
Matte Biker Shorts
For the friend whose activewear lives between the studio and everywhere else. These high-waisted 5" shorts sculpt and smooth with matte fabric and side-dart contouring, plus Dri-FIT sweat-wicking technology.
Freaks of Nature
Deeper Dive Hydrator
What's a better gift than healthier skin? This hydrating serum strengthens the skin barrier and supports a balanced microbiome, clinically proven to reduce breakouts.
Drink LMNT
Electrolytes
A fan-favorite for a reason, these are an easy add for anyone who trains often, sweats a lot, or just wants a fun hydration option that isn’t packed with sugar.
Weddell Water
Duo Shower Filter
A new way to self-care Sunday. This compact shower filter helps minimize hard-water buildup on skin and hair, and is the only shower filter certified by NSF to reduce Free Available Chlorine.
Golde
Pure Matcha
Everyone knows someone trying to upgrade their morning ritual. Enter: A smooth, vibrant matcha that tastes good and blends well hot or iced.
The Guide to Becoming Alive
Fifteen nature-inspired principles plus conversations with Jane Goodall, Martha Stewart, and Alice Waters on how to actually live well. Coffee table book that's worth reading, not just displaying.
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