The 12 best US gifts for the fitness fan in your life, vetted by a CrossFit coach

From Lululemon to LMNT and Nike, here’s the fitness gear that’s stood up to sweat tests and made workouts better

• The 18 best Black Friday deals – plus picks for tech, travel, home and kitchen

• Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things

As Peloton learned the hard way, no one wants to come downstairs on Christmas morning to a stationary bike under the tree that they didn’t ask for. But give someone a gift that supports the workouts they already love, and you’ll seem emotionally attuned, not presumptive.

I spent nearly a decade as an editor at two fitness magazines, where I tested hundreds of sports bras, sneakers and protein bars. Now I work out nearly every day and coach CrossFit. Here’s my short list of fitness gear that has stood up to my sweat tests and made my workout sessions more fun and comfortable.