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13 Best Graduation Gift Ideas: Athlete Edition

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As graduation season gets closer and closer, finding the right gift for all the graduating athletes in your life can seem like a tough feat. They are hard-working and dedicated and, a lot of times, constantly on the go and training for the next big adventure. Here are some of the best graduation gift ideas for athletes! 1. A class ring they can wear while working out. Their class ring is the symbol of all their hard work and dedication — for some, just as much as the trophies on their desks. Give them a ring they can wear while working out as a gift for completing their schooling. No matter if they’re graduating from high school or college, a silicone ring is perfect for any athlete or graduate who lives an active lifestyle. Made from the periodic element silicon, silicone is a great alternative to metal rings. Where metal rings will hold onto bacteria, sweat, dirt and debris, silicone will resist moisture and clean easily. If you’ve ever asked yourself what are silicone rings?, you’re not alone. Silicone rings have gained a lot of popularity over the past few years, and for good reason. A silicone ring cleans easily, is much less expensive than metal rings and can last just a long. It’s a much safer alternative to wearing metal rings too. Before ordering their ring, you’ll need to work out a couple of details. Here are some tips for ordering a silicone ring! Find the right size. While there’s a way to shrink silicone rings, we don’t recommend it. Instead, take our advice on how to measure ring size and learn the best way to get your athlete’s ring size for their gift. This way, you won’t be delayed in giving them their ring because you ordered the wrong size and have to wait for it to be returned. Get it engraved. Did you know that we offer engraving on our silicone rings? That’s right. Your graduate can walk away with a beautiful custom ring that memorializes their time in school. Whether you get their graduation year, mascot or even the name of their school engraved on their ring, it’ll be a beautiful custom piece they can take with them for all the years of their life. One great thing about engraving is that it makes it easier for you to keep track of your ring. No one has a ring 100% like yours, so it’s easy to find if you misplace it or if it gets stolen. Find one that suits their style. Here at QALO, we offer a wide range of silicone rings that can suit everyone’s style. Whether they’d like a set of stacked rings to show their academic journey or simply wear a thick silicone band in the color of their alma mater, you can find the perfect silicone ring to serve as their class ring to remember all the best parts of their academic and athletic journey. Shop All of Our Silicone Rings 2. A new set of running shoes. For many athletes, it’s all about the footwear. A new set of running shoes — or walking or weightlifting shoes — can really go a long way for when their favorite pair starts to look a little worse for wear. You can simply reorder their current pair. Many athletes are very particular about the shoes they wear, searching for months at times to find the right style, fit and weight. When they find the right one, it’s important they have enough pairs to last them for years. Should you wear shoes while working out? That depends entirely on the type of workout you’re doing. While lower impact workouts like Pilates and even yoga are best done barefoot, high impact workouts like running and strength training should include footwear. Even if your graduating athlete is someone who does more Pilates than running, many athletes use holistic workouts that include elements of cardio, strength training and flexibility. Because of this, they’ll need the proper footwear to ensure they can workout without damaging their joints or feet. 3. A personalized water bottle. Water is an essential part of any athlete’s diet. Some athletes drink over a gallon of water a day, so a personalized water bottle is always a good gift idea for graduating athletes. Because they hydrate so much, they’ll need a variety of water bottles to use, especially on game day. Water bottles come in many shapes, sizes, colors and sip styles. Some athletes prefer water bottles without straws, while others feel that a straw helps them drink the water faster. Take a look at the water bottles that your athlete currently uses, and then find them a personalized water bottle to match. Getting it personalized with their name, school or even their graduation year can make the gift seem more thoughtful. 4. A pair of wireless headphones. Wireless headwear is just as popular today as it was five years ago. The versatility of wireless headphones make it much easier for people to complete daily tasks without having to carry their phone with them all the time. Listen to music, answer calls or listen in on a work conference while multitasking and completing other projects. Altogether, wireless headphones are great for athletes. Many can pair with smartwatches, which a lot of athletes use to track their burnt calories, heart rate and workout progress. A pair of wireless headphones is a great gift for graduating athletes, especially if they haven’t gotten themselves a new set recently. Wireless headphones typically use Bluetooth technology to connect to different devices. Some headphones pair better with devices than others, especially if they’re the same brand. Consider ordering wireless headphones that match the devices your athlete currently has, as that will ensure you haven’t wasted any money. With a set of wireless headphones, they can do more than just enjoy music during their workouts. Audiobooks, podcasts and even listening to instructions for their workouts are all options for athletes using wireless headphones. This would be perfect for graduating high schoolers who will need to learn how to work out in the gym or in their shared dorm room! 5. A refreshed gym bag. Many athletes take changes of clothes with them or different gear for different workouts. A refreshed gym bag might be just what they need as they graduate from school! Consider getting them a new duffle bag they can place all their items in. Shoes, tennis racket, change of clothes, toiletries … you name it, their new gym bag should have pockets and space for it all. Of course, it might cost you a bit more money, but a quality gym bag is something an athlete is forever grateful for. Perfect for any athlete, gym bags are useful for a variety of purposes beyond the gym. They can use it on weekend trips or even on moving day for school! 6. A handheld massager. Because athletes work so hard to train and stay at the top of their game, many of them will need something to soothe their muscles after a long day of working out. And, since many of them are constantly on-the-go, they don’t always have time to stop at a massage parlor. Instead, they have to do a lot of their muscle care on their own. A handheld massager is great for any graduating athlete! It’ll help to soothe their tense muscles, and you can find many that are portable and small enough to travel with them when they’re on the go. They can use it on bus rides home or after a particularly grueling workout. 7. A foam roller. Aftercare is super important for athletes. Without a good cool down routine, many athletes can experience some pretty nasty health problems. Pulled muscles, pinched nerves and more can easily cause issues for athletes who don’t have a process they complete after their workout is over. A foam roller helps to loosen tense muscles and is a much more affordable gift than a handheld massager. While many student athletes are used to these being readily available at their school’s gym, many don’t have one at home. Give them a foam roller to take with them on their next adventure and for any home workouts they complete now that they’ve finished with school! 8. Sets of workout gear. Athletes are only as good as their gear. And, if you’re already getting them a pair of shoes, why not get them a full set? Shorts, leggings, sports bras if necessary … you name it, consider giving it to them as a gift set. Many athletes have preferred brands they wear, so try to stealthily raid their workout closet to get an idea of what they like. If you’re worried about colors and patterns, going with simple black choices is always a good idea. They’ll love having more gear to wear! And, if they’re going to college, they’ll quickly find that remembering to do laundry weekly is definitely a chore most easily forgotten. They can quickly end up without any workout clothes if they aren’t careful! Having an extra emergency set on hand is always a good idea. They’ll have you to thank for that! 9. A fitness tracking subscription. There are lots of apps out there designed to help athletes meet their health and exercise goals, but they typically come with a price. For many athletes, that means they’ll need to budget for these subscriptions. And, if your graduating athlete is headed to college, that might not be feasible. Consider getting them a subscription to a fitness tracking app for graduation! Cover their subscription costs for a year. If they really like the app, then they can keep it up on their own afterward. If not, no hard feelings. It was just meant to be a fun and unique way for you to show them you care! 10. Healthy cookbooks. Athletes typically eat specific diets. Some have more calorie intakes than others but, overall, they need specific dietary considerations. And, if they’re high school athletes headed to college, they can’t always get what they need at the local dining hall. Give them some cookbooks filled with healthy recipe choices they can use after graduation! They’ll love getting to try out new recipes and learn how to cook for themselves in a way that ensures they’ll stay healthy and strong. Many of the cookbooks feature ways to make snacks and sweets healthier, which is perfect for college students who find themselves up late at night studying or working in assignments. 11. Ankle weights. For the home workout athlete, a pair of ankle weights is perfect for when they want to add a little extra resistance to their workout. Even doing simple leg lifts can become a challenge when wearing ankle weights, and push-ups and sit-ups will be transformed. There are lots of ankle weights out there that appear so lightweight that you won’t even know you’re wearing them! Some even come with wrist weights, perfect for home workout athletes to use when doing push-ups or lunges and they need something a little extra for their routine. 12. Bags to eliminate odor. That pesky gym bag and even your locker at the gym can start to have an odd smell. There are lots of odor-eliminating products out there that are perfect for a graduating athlete! This is especially if they’re going to college; they might not yet have mastered the whole “personal hygiene” thing. To avoid any potential roommate issues, odor-eliminating bags and materials will be perfect for their next adventure. 13. Sunscreen. Athletes work out in the great outdoors all the time. That makes skincare a must! Sure, they don’t have to engage in a four-hour moisturizing routine before bed, but they can definitely use some quality sunscreen before heading out for the day. This isn’t just for their workouts, either. Sunscreen is essential for every daily activity, and many people leave their homes without applying some type of skin protectant every day. Encourage your graduating athlete to wear sunscreen and have good skin health by giving them sunscreen as a graduation gift! 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