From Yoga Mats to Pickleball Paddles, Shop These 13 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Fitness-Minded Moms

Published Apr 21, 2025 3:25 am ET


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Mother’s Day is quickly approaching (it’s on May 11!), and if you haven’t already planned out a present for your mom, we’re here to help. If she’s a fitness enthusiast, you can’t go wrong with a gift that helps her achieve her workout goals. Think: a new pair of tennis shoes or a brand new walking pad that she can use while binge-watching the latest episodes of her favorite TV shows.

Whether she’s a pickleball pro or a Pilates devotee, shop these 13 gift ideas for your favorite fitness-minded mom.

  1. This THERUN Walking Pad lets Mom walk, run and jog while she’s working on her computer, reader or watching her favorite sitcom. It has a powerful yet quiet motor and she can track her steps, calories, distance and time on the LED touch screen.
  1. With over 7,300 five-star ratings, this best-selling Niceday Mini Stepper is perfect for a low-impact at-home workout. It helps burn fat and calories while firming and sculpting your muscles, legs and core.
  1. Yoga-loving moms will love perfecting their warrior two, shavasana and other poses on this extra-thick and soft Amazon Basics Yoga Mat. It’s durable and easy to carry, and the cushiony texture will keep her comfy throughout her session.
  1. If your mom loves to listen to podcasts or music while she walks, she’ll love these Sony Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Headphones. She can connect them to her phone for hands-free calling, and the touch sensor controls let her control the volume and skip tracks.
  1. If Mom prefers earbuds instead, go for these Apple AirPods Pro Two Wireless Earbuds. They have active noise cancellation with clear and crisp sound quality, and they’re sweat-resistant so they’ll stay on throughout her workout.
  1. Whether Mom enjoys light or heavy lifting, these Yes4All Neoprene Coated Dumbbell Hand Weights allow her to get a total body workout. They come in sets of two and are non-slip and easy to lift.
  1. If she’s always at Pilates or yoga class, Mom can do her favorite poses and workouts with this best-selling APEXUP Yoga Exercise Ball. It will help her improve her balance and strengthen her core, and it’s on sale for 40% off!
  1. If your mom is a Stanley Cup collector, she’ll enjoy having this Stanley Quencher H2.0 by her side through intense workouts. It comes with a leak-resistant lid and keeps drinks cold for up to two days.
  1. Let Mom track her heart rate, steps and fitness insights with this affordable Fitness Tracker Watch. She can wear it at night to track her sleep cycle and switch it to sports mode before her workouts.
  1. Hit the pickleball courts on Mother’s Day with this set of MTEN Pickleball Paddles. Easy to use for beginner, intermediate and pro players, the set includes two paddles, four outdoor pickleballs, two grip tapes and a carry bag, all for 30% off the original price.
  1. Crafted with a comfy and soft elastic fabric, this The Gym People Sports Bra is the perfect Mother’s Day gift for moms who love running. Available in 29 colors, this wire-free padded bra has a fitted design that keeps it from shifting.
  1. Mom will feel like Serena Williams every time she hits the tennis courts with this lightweight Wilson Tour Slam Adult Recreational Tennis Racket. The non-slip handle is easy to grip and swing, and reviewers call it a game-changer.
  1. You can’t go wrong with a new pair of running shoes. These ASICS Women’s Gel-Excite Shoes have soft, comfy Amplifoam Plus cushioning and rearfoot gel technology that helps absorb impact. Plus, they come in over 30 colors!
Lauryn Jiles

Lauryn Jiles

Author McClatchy Commerce

Lauryn Jiles is a Content Commerce Assistant at McClatchy. She is based in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Lauryn has written for numerous brands and is well-versed in the fashion, beauty, health, and lifestyle verticals. She enjoys yoga, coffee, fashion museums, sushi, and traveling.

Kayleigh Drake

Kayleigh Drake

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Kayleigh Drake is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy. She’s based in Birmingham, Alabama, and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Kayleigh has written and edited content for numerous publications, with a particular focus on the food, kitchen, home and lifestyle verticals. When she’s not fulfilling her editorial duties, she loves record shopping, playing guitar, baking and buying entirely too many plants.