Pamper them with these gadget upgrades, mindfulness accessories, post-workout recovery gear and everything in between
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‘This the season for early holiday shopping – and if you’re looking for the best fitness and wellness gifts for the self-care enthusiasts in your life, Athletech News has those folks on your list covered.
As the definition of “self-care” varies from person to person, ATN’s shopping editors have hand-picked a variety of finds for every type of giftee. For the techies who love to experiment with the latest gadgets in skin care or recovery, we’ve got red light therapy devices for facials and pain relief. Spending big on someone who’s serious about their post-workout recovery? Pamper them with some of the best massage tools, cold plunge tubs and other gear for every budget. If their self-care includes activities for lowering stress, we’ve got finds big and small for reducing anxiety and tension and encouraging mindfulness.
Ahead, shop our holiday gift guide filled with the best self-care products for all types. Bonus: many of our picks are also on sale as part of early Black Friday deals.
Looking for more shopping ideas? Check out ATN’s holiday guides here.
The Best Self-Care Gifts of 2025
PARTNER PICK
Bon Charge Max Red Light Panel
$999
Bon Charge’s Max Red Light Panel is the ultimate upgrade for your giftee’s home recovery room. The device emits 660nm of red light and 850 of near infrared light, which the company says can help support better sleep, promote muscle recovery and improve the skin.
PARTNER PICK
Kineon Move+ Pro
$449 ($699) 27% off (use code ATN10)
One of our favorite portable pain relief devices, Kineon’s Move+ Pro (available at the brand’s website and Amazon) is great for anyone who wants to spot-treat join pain on their elbows, knees, ankles and feet, or stimulate healing on sore muscles. Plus, use our exclusive code ATN10 for $250 off at checkout.
PARTNER PICK
ZeroWheel Starter Kit
$615 ($634), 3% off
For the workout warrior who loves focusing on their core, ZeroWheel’s Starter Kit includes the bestselling motorized device and a thick, cushioned pad to keep your knees comfortable during workouts.
Headspace Subscription
$69.99
For the giftee who wants to carve out more mindfulness time, the Headspace app makes it a cinch to meditate anytime, anywhere. In addition to guided meditations, the wellness platform also features sleepcasts, workouts, content for kids, an AI reflection companion, even celebrity-narrated audio. Headspace even offers affordable therapy with licensed therapists under select insurance plans. (Snag a subscription for yourself at 50% off for a limited time, too.)
Arboleaf Electric Scalp Massager
$33.99 ($44.99), 24% off
Holiday stress is real – so don’t be surprised if your giftee uses Arboleaf’s Electric Scalp Massager straight out of the box. This gadget simulates human touch with four rotating knobs and 128 tangle-free silicone nodes. (At this price, you might even want to treat yourself, too.)
Solawave 4-in-1 Skincare Wand
$84.50 ($169), 50% off
One of our own favorite devices for on-the-go depuffing, Solawave’s four-in-1 wand features red light and heat therapy, galvanic current and massage. Translation: celebrity facialists and everyday users alike love it for post-exercise skin rejuvenation, redness reduction and pre-event brightening. (For a limited time, get two for the price of one when you shop directly through Solawave’s site.)
Canopy Filtered Showerhead Bundle
$210 ($262), 20% off
One of our own shower must-haves, Canopy’s Filtered Showerhead Bundle (also available in a handheld option) helps to reduce chlorine and other contaminants in your water – and it delivers a calming, spa-like experience. As longtime users with hard water, we’ve noticed that our scalp and skin aren’t as itchy and dry, and our hair feels healthier, too. Giftees with sensitive skin will espeically love this bundle, which includes a showerhead (available in other finishes), two filters, a three-scent aroma kit and a hair towel.
HigherDose x Hyperice Recovery Bundle
$1,870 ($2,338), 20% off
Two powerhouse recovery brands have teamed on one of the best self-care gifts for fitness enthusiasts who want to add lympathic massage and red light therapy to their post-workout arsenal. The HigherDose x Hyperice Recovery Bundle saves you $468 and includes the bestselling HigherDose PEMF Pro Mat and Light-Activated Oxytocin Oil, Hyperice’s Leg Recovery System and a copper body brush.
Rally Orbital Massager
$499
Recently named one of Time magazine’s Best Inventions of 2025, Rally’s Orbital Massager digs even deeper than the competition with its rotating massage attachments for precise tension and muscle relief.
Renpho Eyeris 3 Eye Massager
$75.99 ($99.99), 24% off
Featuring heat and cold therapy, Renpho’s Eyeris 3 Eye Massager is for the person who needs relief from puffy eyes, headaches and stress. This at-home spa essential has three compression modes, three compression levels, a vibration feature and adjustable heat from 104 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
Intelligent Change Stoic Reminders Cards
$32
They don’t need to be a Roman history buff to find wisdom in Intelligent Change’s Stoic Reminders Cards. For those who aim for personal growth, better stress management and a more balanced life, this set of 52 cards contains plenty of insight for modern times from ancient philosphers Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius.
Withings Body Scan Scale with Subscription
$599.45
Withings’ Body Scan measure more than 40 biomarkers to help users better understand their body and meet their health goals. The device maps muscle and fat for body composition insights across five zones, monitors the heart and nervous system and asses your Electrodermal Activity Score to determin your stress response and recovery. It’s one of the coolest tech gifts for data-driven wellness lovers. (Don’t forget to gift a one-year subscription, which comes with an extra month for free.)
Cozy Earth Women’s Chelsea Set
$218
For some, self-care means lounging in comfort. Cozy Earth’s 100% organic cotton Chelsea Set has a relaxed, movement-friendly fit and looks effortlessly cool at home and beyond. (Oprah is also a fan of this California-based company.) The brand has plenty of lounge sets for guys, too.
Therabody Sense
$299.99
The second gen model of Therabody’s versatile Sense massager features four pre-loaded routines designed to ease muscle tension, relieve pain, bring down stress and help you fall asleep. It comes with two attachments and giftees can sync it with Therabody’s free app for access to even more massage therapy programs and wellness guides.
Apollo Neuro
$358 ($448), 20% off
For the giftee who wants to sleep smarter, Apollo’s wearable doesn’t just track their snoozing – it uses unique SmartVibes AI technology to send personalized vibrations that activate your vagus nerve. The result: Users “fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer and wake up balanced, focused and ready” to start the day, per the company.
Nodpod Weighted Eye Mask
$38
Speaking of sleep, giftees will also love unwrapping Nodpod’s Weighted Eye Mask to keep their peepers comfortly closed as they drift off to dreamland. (It’s also available in a bundle with Nodpod’s weighted blanket at Amazon.)
The Portable Infrared Sauna
$997 ($1,399), 28% off
For the sauna devotee stuck in a small space, the Portable Infrared Sauna will come to their rescue. The company’s folding sauna heats up from 86 to 167 degrees Fahrenheit and features graphene heat, far-inrared rays (8-15nm), low-frequency PEMF and negative oxygen ions to create a luxe recovery experience at home. It’s easy to set up and conveniently folds flat for storage, and has an auto shut-off feature for safety.
Lifelines Sensory Essentials Travel Set
$29.99
We’re fans of Lifelines’ aromatherapy-powered fidget “stones” for easing our anxiety, and the stressed folks in your life will appreciate these calming gadgets, too. This Sensory Essentials Travel Set includes the Fidget Grounding Stone, the Everyday Aromatherapy Diffuser, a Pen Diffuser (which delivers scents as you write) and three essential oil blends.
Plunge Air
$2,990 ($3,990), 25% off
Upgrade their recovery room with the Plunge Air inflatable cold plunge tub. Currently on sale for $1,000 off, this space-saving gear can be purchased with or without a chiller or heater.
