Gifts that work as hard as they do

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Forget dads : Athletes, it turns out, are some of the hardest people to shop for — particularly when you, as the gift giver, have absolutely no clue what the terms “tempo run,” “farmer’s carry,” and “lat pulldown” mean.

Whether the loved one in question is big into Pilates, just completed their first Hyrox race, or can’t stop talking about the number of triathlons under their belt at every holiday party (hey, it’s better than politics ), one thing can be agreed upon: They’ll probably appreciate a wellness-oriented Christmas present more than, say, an assorted cookie tin from a local bakery ( while they’re cutting ? Are you kidding me?).

Not sure where to begin? That’s where I come in.…