40th birthday presents 2021 – inspiration & tips

40-year-olds are notoriously good at wanting to torment themselves with hard training and unreasonably long runs. Call it self awareness or mid-life crisis – either way, we have tips on great birthday presents for 40-year-old here at Afound.com.

It is also said that 40 is the new 30. Whatever that means, it sounds nice. So what should you get for your recently initiated training buddies as a 40th birthday present?

40th birthday gifts for him

When a man turns 40, it is a milestone in life. It's an occasion that requires an extra special gift to show just what an important day it is. And as you know, nothing says "I like you" more than a present for a 40-year-old that has to do with sweat, health and heavy stuff that is very hard to lift. Choosing stuff for the gym and for training as a 40th birthday present for a man is a great way to go.

So what exactly is the best 40th birthday present for a man? How much does a 40th birthday present cost? Here we have gathered some inspiration for good gifts for 40-year-old men:

Hiking gear

When a guy turns 40 a sudden urge to go walking tends to surface. Long walks downtown are swapped for a yearning to climb mountains or hike in the wilds. At Afound.com you’ll find tips & ideas for hiking clothes and outdoors gear that is guaranteed to be a popular 40th birthday gift. Everything from hiking shoes and clothes for the outdoors, to practical backpacks and smart accessories.

40th birthday gift – Training gear

Training accessories as a gift for a 40-year-old can be anything from bags and watches to phone cases, good headphones and a smart water bottle. Go nuts, no matter what you choose, a well-thought-out accessory as a 40th birthday present will be appreciated by your grym-crazy friend.

Training tights, training jerseys, socks and jackets. A proper training outfit made from quality materials is perfect as a 40th birthday present for a guy. Slightly more lavish training clothes are made of materials that breathe, and that help keep you cool and comfortable – no matter how fast you run or how hard you train.

40th birthday gift – Training shoes

Training shoes are an entire scientific field, and if you are going to give away a pair as a 40th birthday present, it is important that you keep a close eye on exactly which training they are to be used for – if any. But a pair of stylish training shoes that help your old friend to train with both comfort and style is guaranteed to be an appreciated 40th birthday present.

40th birthday gifts for her

Just as much for women as for men, exercise equipment is a brilliant 40th anniversary gift. Whether it is an active 40-year-old who likes to sneak off to the gym or out on the jogging track, or a home trainer who likes lifting weights by herself. When everyone in the world is struggling to find new training methods, it can feel really luxurious to get a pair of nice training shoes or a stylish training bag as a 40th birthday gift, to keep up with the fast changes in the training world.

If you want to go down another route for your 40th birthday present, gifts that pamper and feel a bit luxurious are just the way to go. Maybe a pair of stylish earrings or a luxurious accessory that complements the stylish outfits your 40-year-old friend likes to wear. Here we have gathered some inspiration for good 40th birthday gifts for women:

Suitcase – the perfect 40th birthday gift

When one turns 40 one tends to travel a lot. Both for work and privately. And obviously you want to do it in style. That’s why a nice and practical suitcase is always a much appreciated 40th birthday gift! If you also manage to find a matching passport case you’re onto a perfect travel theme.

40th birthday gift – Training gear

A gym bag or a duffel bag in canvas or neoprene is not only stylish, it also has about a billion different compartments and pockets for all the essential items you want to take with you to the gym. If you are looking for a 40th birthday present for a girl who lives in the gym, look no further, this is it.

Cold weather is really no excuse to stop jogging, especially after 40. A stylish, fashionable and warm training jacket in a smart material that breathes is both the ultimate 40th birthday present and the perfect training outfit. Keep an eye out for jackets with a built-in face mask to take the 40th birthday present from good to great.

Jewelry & Accessories are always popular

If you want to choose a slightly safer option than training items as a 40th birthday gift, we can highly recommend an accessory, such as a pair of stylish earrings. How about a pair of statement earrings, which turn a weekday outfit into an evening one in no time. Statement earrings are great earrings that stand out, and really know what they want. Just like a 40-year-old woman.