50 gift ideas for your favorite CrossFit and Hyrox athletes

Whether you're excited or anxious about the Christmas madness, your favorite CrossFit athletes are expecting gifts. 

From training shoes, weightlifting belts, chocolate protein or paleo snacks, deciding what to buy is stressful. Don't panic, Velites is here to help you.

Read our list of 50 gift ideas for a CrossFit athlete for their birthday, wedding anniversary, Christmas, or any other special occasion.

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1. Our list of 50 gift ideas for CrossFitters
   1. 1. New CrossFit shoes with 2 very good options
   2. 2. Hand grips to go all out on bars and rings
   3. 3. Fire jump rope to improve your double unders
   4. 4. Smartphone cases for the CrossFit junkies.
   5. 5. Weightlifting bars for kids
   6. 6. Weightlifting belt
   7. 7. Jewelry for female CrossFitters
   8. 8. Multifunctional backpack for training and everyday use
   9. 9. Cute wristbands
   10. 10. Weightlifting shoes
   11. 11. Mobility tools: Massage roller
   12. 12. Subscription to a fitness magazine
   13. 13. Velites regenerating hand cream
   14. 14. New tights or leggings for training
   15. 15. Paleo snacks for hungry athletes
   16. 16. Training log to record personal bests
   17. 17. Kettlebells
   18. 18. Tickets to the CrossFit Games
   19. 19. Shin guards for rope climbs
   20. 20. Subscription to a healthy meal delivery service
   21. 21. Heat and cold creams
   22. 22. Funny CrossFit T-shirts
   23. 23. Membership to a CrossFit box
   24. 24. Electrical muscle stimulator for improved recovery
   25. 25. Motivational CrossFit mug for the morning coffee
   26. 26. Phone mount to record WODs
   27. 27. Socks
   28. 28. A lot of peanut butter
   29. 29. Training gloves to keep your hands healthy
   30. 30. Multivitamins to give your immune system a boost
   31. 31. Beef protein powder
   32. 32. Caps and beanies to stay warm during outdoor training
   33. 33. Weightlifting seminar to increase knowledge
   34. 34. Medium-load nylon wrist wraps
   35. 35. The book Free+Style by Carl Paoli
   36. 36. Wonder Woman singlet
   37. 37. Relaxing bubble bath
   38. 38. Protein chocolate for sugar addicts
   39. 39. Headband for those sweaty WODs
   40. 40. Keyrings for swolemates
   41. 41. Insulated water bottle
   42. 42. Weightlifting bar
   43. 43. Protective silicone rings
   44. 44. WOD dice: a creative and fun tool
   45. 45. Bacon
   46. 46. Massage or physiotherapy sessions
   47. 47. Bands to achieve the first pull-ups
   48. 48. Stylish sports bra
   49. 49. Leggings for outdoor training
   50. 50. Build them a home gym

Our list of 50 gift ideas for CrossFitters

1. New CrossFit shoes with 2 very good options

Aside from the usual ones, many brands have entered the functional training market in recent years. Your choice depends only on your own preferences.

Of course at VELITES we have our own, the all-terrain Hybrid 1.0 and for lovers of Barefoot, the Minimal training shoes designed by Velites.

Check them out because they'll surprise you.

2. Hand grips to go all out on bars and rings

It's a perfect Christmas gift for gymnastics lovers. They will help with grip so you can focus on technique and improve every session.

They can be with or without chalk. At VELITES we have both. Take a look here to choose yours; inside each product you'll find a comparison and a guide to select the one that best fits you and your training environment.

3. Fire jump rope to improve your double unders

During the holidays most boxes close and the only way to train is using the equipment you have at home. Buy yourself a jump rope and crush WODs like Annie. If you're looking for a fast, high-quality jump rope, the Velites Fire 2.0 is the most advanced on the market for CrossFitters.

4. Smartphone cases for the CrossFit junkies.

If you're looking for a simple gift, a phone case is the best option. Make sure to buy ones that say “Call FRAN for a good time…” or something related to CrossFit.

5. Weightlifting bars for kids

Don't forget younger generations. They also expect to receive something. If you want to raise a CrossFitter, a plastic bar is the best way to start.

6. Weightlifting belt

The strongman black or the Wonder Woman gold; today belts come in many different designs and colors.

And of course at VELITES we can also help if you're looking for comfort and safety when training with weight. Here we present the best option so you don't go crazy searching. And if you want a pack specifically designed to lift heavy iron, here it is:

7. Jewelry for female CrossFitters

Not just any jewelry, but CrossFit jewelry. Small kettlebells, mini bars, or motivational phrases like “She lifts”.

8. Multifunctional backpack for training and everyday use

Buy a multifunctional backpack that has space for food containers, shakers and shakes, for dirty clothes, for your laptop and for your toiletries. You also need space for at least two pairs of shoes, some T-shirts, leggings, shorts and pants.

Basically, a backpack specially designed for athletes who train and live life to the fullest.

Here are 2 suggestions:

9. Cute wristbands

For CrossFitters, wristbands show each person's personal style. There are many options and to choose you must consider the style of your other half or friend.

Pick yours; we leave some examples here, but there are many more on the Velites website.

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10. Weightlifting shoes

Doing weightlifting movements is much safer and more efficient when you have good shoes. If you're buying for someone new to the iron world, it's the perfect gift.

In Velites we propose the Hybrid 1.0

11. Mobility tools: Massage roller

Recovery is not just eating and sleeping, but also massaging and working on mobility. The roller (foam roller) is the perfect gift for those CrossFitters who love to spend time in front of the TV while enjoying the pain of a myofascial massage.

12. Subscription to a fitness magazine

There are many magazines on the market offering different views of CrossFit, weightlifting, powerlifting and fitness in general.

13. Velites regenerating hand cream

Hand care is also part of training, or rather, part of recovery. Torn hands lead to worse, less efficient training. The Velites regenerating cream is made only from natural ingredients without using any chemicals.

14. New tights or leggings for training

Because women never have enough, and their wardrobe needs regular updates with new leggings. Here we leave some examples, but there are many more in colors and sizes. Enter the  VELITES online store here.

And because in winter men also like to wear tights and liners.

15. Paleo snacks for hungry athletes

Buy a box or basket and fill it with paleo snacks. From beef jerky and bulletproof coffee beans, to paleo protein bars and coconut oil; there is plenty to choose from.

16. Training log to record personal bests

To measure progress, a training log is essential. You don't have to buy the typical black and boring one, especially when there are many CrossFit training logs available in various online stores.

17. Kettlebells

Kettlebells are very useful for those days you can't go to the box. If you want to be creative, buy ones that look like skulls, demons or gorillas.

18. Tickets to the CrossFit Games

They aren't on sale yet, but the dates are already set so you can buy plane tickets.

19. Shin guards for rope climbs

Ropes can mess up the skin to the point that it's too painful to continue. To prevent burns, professional athletes regularly use shin guards.

20. Subscription to a healthy meal delivery service

Always hungry but no time to cook? Take a look at the local catering offering. You can order meals weeks in advance to make sure your fridge never runs empty.

21. Heat and cold creams

Warm up before training, cool down afterward. Hot and cold lotions are super useful to heat up or cool down muscles, depending on the training moment.

22. Funny CrossFit T-shirts

Want to laugh at a friend?

Buy them a shirt full of CrossFit sarcasm. And before you do it, make sure they will understand it.

23. Membership to a CrossFit box

It's the nicest gift you can give someone you love. A whole year of training, growth and fun.

24. Electrical muscle stimulator for improved recovery

EMS or electrical muscle stimulator has become very popular among athletes for improving recovery.

25. Motivational CrossFit mug for the morning coffee

CrossFit has released new mugs for CrossFitters. If you're a true CrossFit enthusiast, you need to have them.

26. Phone mount to record WODs

Phone mounts solve the problem of recording a qualifying WOD since you can place them almost anywhere in the box.

27. Socks

When you're a true CrossFitter, your socks have to be up to the task.

28. A lot of peanut butter

We mean those 5kg jars (at least). Who wouldn't be surprised (or scared) by that gift?

29. Training gloves to keep your hands healthy

You never know when you might need them. Sometimes gloves are the best way to protect your hands and prevent them from tearing.

30. Multivitamins to give your immune system a boost

Winter can be a real challenge for your immune system. Any kind of vitamins can help you fight low temperatures, viruses and the people who are sick around you.

31. Beef protein powder

It's the best gift for CrossFitters who don't digest lactose well or don't like typical whey protein. Cow proteins are easy on the stomach and taste good. Buy chocolate.

32. Caps and beanies to stay warm during outdoor training

If your friends already have everything and like to train continuously or sometimes outdoors, a beanie or cap is the next thing they need to improve their kit.

33. Weightlifting seminar to increase knowledge

Look for upcoming events near you and book a spot in a weightlifting seminar.

34. Medium-load nylon wrist wraps

To protect your wrists and maintain mobility during medium-load training, we recommend nylon wrist wraps designed to offer stability and comfort.

35. The book Free+Style by Carl Paoli

For all those fit people who can't imagine a Sunday morning without their coffee and a good book.

36. Wonder Woman singlet

Let's say your other half knows she's a Wonder Woman, and you want her to look good on the platform.

37. Relaxing bubble bath

A bubble bath is the best remedy to relax after a hard workout. Buy ones that also speed up recovery.

38. Protein chocolate for sugar addicts

Yes, it exists. You can now buy chocolate with high protein content. For all the chocolate and CrossFit addicts.

39. Headband for those sweaty WODs

Black or military green for him, purple or orange for her. Headbands are necessary for all those Murph-style Metcons where you don't stop sweating.

40. Keyrings for swolemates

Buy a pair of keyrings with a split heart that says “swolemates” on both parts. Give it to your favorite buddy.

41. Insulated water bottle

It's not enough to hydrate; if you can keep your drink cool throughout the workout, all the better. It's available in two different sizes.

42. Weightlifting bar

Why not? Apart from a box membership, this is the second best gift. It's also one of the first steps to building a home gym.

43. Protective silicone rings

So you don't have to take off your wedding ring every time you grab a bar or do pull-ups.

44. WOD dice: a creative and fun tool

Not having ideas for training is over. The WOD dice does the work for you. Just roll the dice…

45. Bacon

Yes, like 1kg of bacon will make your favorite paleo CrossFitter happy.

46. Massage or physiotherapy sessions

Face it: at some point every CrossFitter will need it. Also, a weekly massage is almost necessary if you train hard.

47. Bands to achieve the first pull-ups

To encourage a friend to take mobility class and stretching seriously. Or to help them get their first pull-ups.

48. Stylish sports bra

Find out their size and you'll be about to buy one of the best gifts. Focus on feminine colors.

49. Leggings for outdoor training

The cold is already here, but there's no need to stay inside. With good outdoor gear, you can train outside perfectly. Warm winter leggings are a big help.

50. Build them a home gym

Because... why not? Every CrossFitter's home needs one.

You now have a ton of ideas to make your favorite athlete happy; now all that's left is to push hard and have fun in every WOD.

See also: Velites is once again an official partner of the CrossFit Games 2026