From Pickleball Paddles to Pilates Socks, These 13 Fitness Essentials Are Perfect For Mom

Updated Apr 21, 2025 12:52 am ET


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Mother’s Day is right around the corner (May 11), and if you know of a mom who’s always on the go or at the gym, you’ve come to the right place. Whether she’s a pickleball pro, a Pilates enthusiast or a runner, having the right equipment is essential for helping her reach her fitness goals. Gift your favorite fitness-obsessed mom these walking pads, sneakers, pickleball paddles and more.

  1. Mom will enjoy getting her steps in without having to leave the house with this Sunny Health & Fitness Mini Stepper. She can strengthen her core, glutes and legs while burning fat, while also tracking her steps and easily adjusting the intensity of her workouts.
  1. This Fitbit Inspire Three Health & Fitness Tracker will help them track steps, calories, heart rate and fitness insights. With this Amazon bestseller, they can even take calls, send texts and track their sleep.
  1. For those rainy days when she doesn’t feel like hitting the gym, Mom will love having this Sperax Walking Pad in her home. She can check her metrics from the remote control or the app and walk, jog or run at her own pace. Plus, this bestseller is on sale for 24% off.
  1. Mom can read while she walks with this Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. With thousands of titles at her fingertips, she can easily flip pages while she gets her steps with this lightweight device.
  1. This set of Amazon Basics Neoprene Dumbbell Hand Weights lets mom lift up to 20 pounds. They’re non-slip, so they’re easy for people of all ages to use and are comfortable to hold.
  1. With this pink, sweat-proof, thick Non-Slip Yoga Mat, mom can have low-impact or intense yoga sessions.
  1. If your mom loves Pilates, these yeuG Non-Grip Pilates Socks are a must-have. The breathable mesh design and non-slip bottom make them ideal for moving around and sweating.

  2. This Fit On Form Weighted Hula Hoop supports weight loss in the waist, belly and hips. It’s easy to adjust, and reviewers say they noticed a difference in just three weeks.
  1. With this bestselling Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle, mom can stay hydrated through easy or intense workouts. It keeps drinks cold up to 24 hours and has a built-in straw and spout.
  1. This CRZ Yoga Butterluxe Sports Bra is the perfect accessory for mom’s workouts. The removable pads and stretchy fabric make for easy and comfortable movement. Plus, reviewers say it’s even better than a popular brand that’s three times the price!
  1. If your favorite mom is looking for a new pair of running shoes, she’ll feel like she’s walking on clouds in these Aleader Energycloud Lightweight Slip on Sneakers. Crafted with a moisture wicking stretchy fabric, these sneakers will hug her feet and are comfortable to walk in for hours.
  1. Get this set of Selkirk Sport Pickleball Paddles for a whopping 52% off on Amazon. It includes two paddles, three outdoor pickleballs and a carry bag. Plus, it’s perfect for players of all levels.

  2. You can’t forget about the most important fitness essential, headphones. Mom will have a blast jamming out to songs and listening to podcasts with these affordable Soundcore by Anker Noise-Cancelling Headphones. They have a playtime of up to 60 hours and are perfect to use during a quick at-home walking session.
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.

Abby Kass

Abby Kass

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Abby Kass is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy covering kids/babies, pets, beauty, and more. With more than seven years experience writing and editing shopping content, Abby has a strong understanding of how important commerce content really is and its important value to readers. She loves browsing online and finding innovative, unique, and just down-right cool products. Before McClatchy, Abby started her career working for Parents Magazine where she fell in love with writing about products. She then spent six years at BuzzFeed falling deeper into the shopping world writing more than 1,500 product roundups and reviews. She sees shopping as a sport and has worked hard at mastering it in order to help make people’s lives easier as they find cool and useful products.