9 Christmas fitness gifts under £100 for gym lovers – picked by a fitness expert

Be very careful with this one, as any hardened gym lover probably already owns a fitness tracker or smartwatch of some sort. However, if you know for a fact your giftee is just getting started or wants a way to track their step count, calories, and exercise, then you can't go wrong with this Google Fitbit Inspire 3 with six months of Fitbit Premium included.

Resistance bands are ideal for both exercise and warmup as well as rehab. There is literally no gym-goer on the planet who wouldn't benefit from a good stretch and a bit of pliability. Trust me, my joints creak like an old navy warship. For just £10, they're a great stocking filler.

I've just bought a Ninja Thirsti for myself and love it. It's a hardy, tough, rugged water bottle that looks very stylish. It can hold over 500ml of water and is triple thermo insulated so drinks stay hot, cold, or fizzy. It's not for protein shakes or pre-workout mixes, but is a premium hydration package with a fairly inexpensive price tag.

Another entry from Ninja is this nifty Blast Portable Blender. This could make a fantastic, discreet addition to any kitchen, or indeed a perfect travel companion. You can use it to cook up protein shakes or post-workout smoothies on the go, at the gym, or even in the office.

We've also picked out a Therabody massage gun for this list, but this nifty Wave vibrating foam roller is a cool and quirky gift perfect for any gymgoer. It's great for both warmup and recovery and is contoured to fit the spine and neck. It also comes with 200 minutes of battery life.

Eufy's P2 Pro Smart Scale can help any gym lover calculate their BMI, weight, and track their calories. Smart scale insight can help you keep track of whether your latest diet or fitness regimen is having the desired effects, helping you make on-the-fly tweaks and adjustments as you go.

Theragun is the household name in massage guns, and this nifty number is just £99. It can be used for warm-up and recovery, delivering percussive massage therapy to sore and aching joints. It even has three different attachments and three different speed settings, as well as a distinctive, ergonomic design.

The Nike Free Metcon 6 is the successor to our best gym shoe pick, the Free Metcon 5. If you know anyone in the gym in need of a great pair of all-round trainers, this is the only choice. They're not for runners or Olympic lifters, but perfect for anyone doing intervals, weight training, circuits, classes, or anything else you can think of.

Nike Free Metcon 6 Mens: Was £119 now £99 at Sports Direct

A Yoga mat is of course good for... people who do yoga... but it's also a handy gift for anyone else. It can be used for foam rolling, stretching, or even as a grippy surface for something like an Apple Fitness Plus workout or at-home exercise. Yoga mats are ten-a-penny these days, so it's worth paying a bit more to get one from a reputable brand with a bit of street cred thrown in.