12 Long distance gift ideas for your best friend who loves the gym
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Looking for long distance gifts for your best friend who loves the gym? Start with a water bottle, running shoes or a smartwatch, then add a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) you can open together over a call. The list below has 11 more ideas with rough prices.
12 Long distance gift ideas for your best friend who loves the gym
A pixel game you can play together over a call Our product
oin turns your friendship into a small 2D pixel game with them as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your life apart and together rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A water bottle
An insulated Stanley or Hydro Flask. Around $25-50.
Running shoes
A pair from Hoka, On or Asics. Ask the size and model first. Around $110-180.
A smartwatch
An Apple Watch SE, a Garmin Forerunner or a Whoop band. Around $200-400.
Wireless headphones
AirPods Pro, Sony WH-1000XM5 or Bose QuietComfort. Around $90-380.
Workout clothing
Leggings, shorts or a jacket from Gymshark or Alo. Check the size. Around $50-150.
A massage gun
A Theragun Mini or Hypervolt for recovery. Around $100-200.
A candle
Soy wax from Diptyque, Jo Malone London or Yankee, in a scent they will like. Around $20-80.
A custom portrait
An illustrated portrait of you both from an artist on Etsy. Around $40-150.
A flight voucher
A surprise towards the next visit. Around $100-600.
A framed photo
A favourite picture of the two of you, printed large and framed. Around $25-80.
A shared watchlist
A streaming plan and a list of films to watch in sync. It costs little.
Buying for someone who trains
If they are training for something, support the goal: a race entry, a coach session or good shoes. If they are just starting, a class pack is a gentle push.
Do not gift targets; gift the means.
Buying for your best friend
A best friend knows you well enough to spot a generic gift. Aim for something that refers to a joke, a trip or a rule only the two of you understand.
The more specific, the better, and it does not need to be expensive.
If you want it to arrive tonight
Distance makes physical gifts slow, but digital ones are instant. Flight vouchers and a personalized game arrive fast, and an oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment.
Time zones matter. Plan the reveal for a time that suits both of you, and keep the postage for items that can wait.
What should I get my best friend who loves the gym when you are long distance?
A water bottle, running shoes or a smartwatch all work. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game you can play together over a call.
What is a unique long distance gift for my best friend that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where they are the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end, delivered by link wherever they are. It gives them a memory instead of another parcel. A game gives them a gift for the rest day.
Can I send my best friend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Flight vouchers and digital gifts can be sent in minutes. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my best friend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your best friend, generated from an authorized photo. It is a good fit for a best friend who loves a joke. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz built from your shared memories, and plays in a browser with no install.
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