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5 Father’s Day Gifts For Active Dads Who Have Everything

From a do-everything smartwatch to the latest in cushioned running shoe technology, all of these picks are bound to please (and surprise). 

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Active dads can be especially tough to shop for on Father’s Day, given they generally tend to own everything they already need to pursue their sport or wellness routine of choice. Or at least that’s what they think. 

We’ve tapped our expert staffers to identify five great gift ideas that may not be on his radar yet but should be and could be, thanks to you.

The All-in-One Smartwatch, Fitness Tracker and Sport Watch

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Citizen CZ Smart Hybrid Gen-2 Sport Smartwatch

44mm gold IP case with black topring, gold accents and black silicone strap.
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Citizen CZ Smart Hybrid Gen-2 Sport Smartwatch

42.5mm silver-tone stainless-steel case with interchangeable 22mm black leather strap.

Citizen’s CZ Smart Hybrid Gen-2 Sport Smartwatch does it all in a handsome package that looks and feels every bit like a traditional sports watch. It’s available with a wide range of case and strap configurations — two of our favorite styles, shown above, are the 44mm gold IP case with black topring, gold accents and black silicone strap; and the 42.5mm silver-tone stainless-steel case with interchangeable 22mm black leather strap.

Like any good smartwatch, it allows wearers to see phone calls, texts, emails, calendar notifications, weather and live sports information, and automatically adjust to the correct timezone while traveling. The watch’s dials can also be customized via the Citizen Connected iOS or Android App. And it’s even Alexa-compatible and capable of handling voice commands with the touch of a button. 

Most importantly for active dads, it’s a fully-fledged fitness tracker that monitors crucial wellness metrics ranging from heart rate and SPO2 to sleep and steps. When paired with the subscription-free CZ Smart YouQ Wellness App (iOS/Android), the watch can even offer AI-powered day-ahead predictions and lifestyle optimization coaching, helping dads stick around for many future Father’s Days. 

A Better Gym Duffle

This is an easy recommendation if his current gym bag has seen (or smelled) better days. The bag features various smart pockets, including two external vented options and an external shoe tote that can also double as a compartment for wet clothes. There’s also a water bottle pocket and a sleeve for a laptop for a tablet up to 13″ in size in case he’s coming to or from the office. It even has a luggage strap for attaching it to a roller board, meaning it can double as a travel duffle

The Key to Great Post-Workout Sleep

A growing body of research indicates that Magnesium might be important in improving sleep quality. Unfortunately, nutritional studies suggest that most of us don’t get enough Magnesium in our natural diet. Pillar’s Triple Magnesium formula makes it easy to catch up. One scoop in a glass of water near bedtime can help dad get a better night’s sleep after an active day and help him be better prepared for next time.

Our Favorite Massage Gun For Quick Recovery

Our fitness expert called the Theragun Pro the best message gun yet, mainly because it’s quieter than previous models and works with an app to provide guided recovery sessions. And doesn’t your dad deserve the best?

A Running Shoe That’s So Cushioned, It’s Technically “Illegal”

Hoka built its brand on maximalist running shoes, so it’s no surprise to see the brand continue to push the limits on cushioning. The Skyward X combines hefty amounts of both PEBA and EVA foams with a convex carbon fiber plate that bows upward. Compared to most plated running shoes, the Skyward X is an everyday option, not a racer designed for PRs, making it different from most other shoes on World Athletics’s naughty list. For your purposes, though, it’s a shoe that can help minimize the impact of your dad’s running habits on his aging joints. Maybe leave out the “aging” bit when he unwraps them.

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