The best gifts for active kids

A mat made for little yogis! The reversible mat has eight different poses on one side and a jurassic print on the other. It's 8mm thick to protect little warriors and is grippy enough to prevent tumbles as they explore the world of yoga. The mat can also be personalised for an extra special touch.

Turn yoga into a fun game with these soft foam dice, which give your little one the power to build their own practise. 

Made with the same Air Zoom technology as the adult versions, if your little one is getting more interested in running with you, these running shoes should make things more comfy.   

With a 60-minute play goal each day, this Garmin kids tracker encourages your child to spend more time running around and less time behind a screen. The parent-controlled app allows you to motivates your child with rewards and mobile adventures, as well as getting them into healthy habits. 

Suitable for children aged-six and above, the Fitbit Ace 2 tracks steps and active minutes, as well as sleep quality. There's also a number of different bands to suit different styles. 

'Let’s race!' How many times have you heard kids yell that to each other? Whether they’re logging miles at school or playing in the garden, these running shoes deliver on speed, comfort, and durability. Adults love the Fresh Foam line from New Balance, making them the perfect option for active kids. (Unfortunately, adults don’t have the option for lace-less in rainbow colours.)

Most runners know the story of Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon (as an unregistered runner), disproving the notion that girls and women can’t run long distances. Kids of all ages will love this book with gorgeous illustrations and a catchy mantra.

Talking of books, this Little People, Big Dreams story about 2020's unlikely hero, Captain Tom Moore promises to be an inspiring bedtime story. 

Whether you're worried about them seeing where they're running in the garden, or you have a little explorer on your hands, this kids head torch is bound to go down well. 

Whatever the sport, this Nike long-sleeve half zip will come in handy. It's sweat-wicking enough for most workouts and comes in a number of different colours. 

Not only will your kids love these, they'll help them stay safe and seen when playing or running outside in low light. Now to decide whether you can pull them off too... 

Available from ages 6-16, these colour block leggings have added stretch to allow your child to skip, hop and jump without restriction. 

A lightweight, cushioned running shoe, with enough support to protect your little one's feet as they run. The Tensaur Run trainers from adidas have also been designed with growing feet in mind.

With extra support for kid's feet, if you have a junior parkrunner on your hands, these have a little more structure. 

If you struggle you get your little one into a swimming cap for their weekly lessons, these fun designs from Zoggs might make all the difference. There's a shark, a goldfish and even a superman design to choose from. 

Talking of swimming classes, if you do have a keen swimmer on your hands, these adidas sliders are bound to go down well! 

We were super impressed with these Under Armour adult running gloves, and the kids offering also looks pretty cosy, whether they're playing in the playground or heading to football practise. 

This 295ml water bottle helps keep hot drinks warm and cold drinks cool for hours. It's also leakproof to avoid any spillages. 

A present you might find yourself 'borrowing' for a serious HIIT workout, this kid's skipping rope has an adjustable length and a jump counter to keep them occupied. 

If they are constantly bringing the wrong bag home from practise, this is a cute way to remind them which bag is theirs.