9 Fitness Gifts for Father's Day That He'll Actually Use

This just in: Your dad wants more than a necktie for Father's Day.

Good thing there are plenty of other options, especially if your father has an interest in getting fit. A host of gifts can help equip dad for the gym and beyond this Father's Day.

And there's a fitness gift for every kind of fit father, too, from tech-savvy pops (check out that Apple Watch) to dads who just want to run (you can never go wrong with Nikes). The fitness industry increasingly serves all shapes and ages and sizes, so training newbies can get as much out of their Father’s Day fit-gifts as long-time gym vets. More and more fitness tools, such as TRX trainers and resistance bands, bring gym-quality training straight to dad, without the hassle of hopping in a car and paying for a monthly workout membership.

These gifts make it easier than ever to help your dad redefine "dadbod" this Father's Day, no matter what his fitness goals are and what your budget is. Here's are some of our favorites fitness options for your dad.

APPLE WATCH NIKE +

1/9 APPLE

Is there a sleeker, trendier way for dad to track his workouts? No. The Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 marries a sexy exterior with a topnotch feature set that includes everything you could need, from heart-rate tracking to step tracking to built-in GPS. The Nike wristband, eye-catching without being over-the-top, completes the package.

$398, Buy It Here

Beats by Dre Powerbeats

2/9 BEATS BY DRE

Beats by Dre's fitness headphone remains the gold standard for training sound solutions, and just in time for Father's Day, the company delivers it in a sleek new black-and-gold color way. The blend of colors is meant to scream "MVP!" and who deserves that tag this month more than dear old dad?

$149, Buy It Here

Hyperice Vyper Foam Roller

3/9 HYPERICE

When regular foam rollers can't loosen dad's tired muscles up, it's time for a new weapon. Meet the Hyperice Vyper, a vibrating foam roller that will let dad more aggressively attack tight muscles. It's the perfect gift for fathers who log heavy running miles.

$199, Buy It Here

Asics Gel Nimbus 19

4/9 ASICS

Set dad up to get his morning run in in style with the Asics Gel Nimbus. The latest training shoe from Asics is super-light and breathable, yet offers solid support, making it perfect for long runs. The best part: There's a color way for just about everyone.

$160, Buy It Here

Fitbit Alta HR

5/9 FITBIT

If dad doesn't want to track his workouts on a smartwatch, there's the Fitbit Alta HR, which delivers loads of wearable goodness in a tiny package. A single charge can last up to seven days, perfect for dads who don't like taking their wearables off at all.

$130, Buy It Here

Nike Air Vapormax Flyknit

6/9 NIKE

The covetable Nike Air Vapormax Flyknit shoe that launched in March (and immediately sold out in stores and online) is available in new "Day to Night" colors. The shoes also have matching Apple Watch Nike+ bands so dad can track his daily runs in coordinated style.

$190, Buy It Here

TRX Suspension Trainer

7/9 TRX

If dad wants to train at home, there's no better gift for him than the TRX Suspension Trainer. The bundle of yellow-and-black cables attaches easily to door frames and tree branches alike, instantly enabling a plethora of bodyweight exercises. The moves can challenge all skill levels, from beginners (TRX pushups) to training vets (archer-style pushups).

$139 (and up), Buy It Here

Mission Techknit Cooling Towel

9/9 MISSION

This may be the smartest towel on the market. The hydroactive technology cools 30 degrees below the average body temperature and stays that way for up to two hours. With the dog days of summer just around the corner, this will be dad's go-to training accessory. And it works just as hard as he does.

$24.99, Buy It Here

8/9 RBT

When in doubt about your father's fitness, give him the training gift that can keep on giving, no matter how strong he is. Resistance Band Training's black resistance bands are strong enough to drive a killer ab workout, or crush your father's arms. And even if he's powerlifting-strong, he'll find uses for this gift, attaching the bands to his bench press or squat bar to add challenge to his workouts

$32, Buy It Here

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