10 last-minute Father's Day gift ideas for the active dad in your life

Not being able to get away from your desk to workout is no longer an excuse. Cubii's compact portable elliptical is a great gift for dads who want to burn a few extra calories while working or during downtime. Cubii's mini cardio gear pairs with your mobile device to help you track goals and connect with other Cubiists for some encouragement, too.

Whether dad pounds the pavement after a run or is just plain worn out from being on his feet all day, slides from Oofos are going to be a welcome sight. Oofos are designed for active recovery, using a patented Oofoam to absorb more impact than the average shoe. There's also a specially designed footbed do reduce energy exertion in the ankles.

Quicker recovery means jumping back into action faster, and that's something an active dad will appreciate.

Personal fitness tracking is smarter and more accessible than ever before. Polar's Vantage M multisport smartwatch is a sleek device that'll help fit fathers track their progress regardless of their chosen activity.

All the data syncs to an online profile, too, where your dad is able to analyze his performance metrics and share them with fitness friends or coaches. It's kind of a shame he won't have it on when you give it to him and track his heart skipping a beat.

Bowflex's latest home fitness device aims to minimize the space workout gear tends to take up while maximizing results. This all-in-one system includes a barbell and curl bar specially designed to work with compact plates. Just drop a bar into place, turn a dial, and you're ready to start pumping.

The SelectTech would be a great gift for dads who want to get a few reps in at the office or those without the room for traditional gear.

Of all the great running shoes to get for your father, why choose a pair from Allbirds? Well, aside from being sleek, stylish, and comfortable, these shoes are developed from natural materials such as Merino wool and eucalyptus tree bark. This lessens the impact on the environment while providing a durable shoe for all his fitness needs. That kind of consideration is sure to be reassuring to dear old dad.

The Van Cortlandt tee packs a heap of significance into a mesh shirt. The sash is a throwback to symbols of excellence used by track and field teams of old, and the 2:09 mesh is a tribute to Boston Billy Rodgers' 1975 marathon win. Oh, it's also an incredibly soft and breathable tee with an anti-microbial finish, designed to satisfy the most consummate runner, so it's likely you'll be gifting dad his new lucky shirt with this one.

There are several thoughtful ways a brand can take something simple like running shorts and turn them into an essential part of your training outfit. Janji's Eagle Ray 2-in-1 short packs several of these features like snug mobile device pockets, a place to stash running gel, and a bungee for keys.

There's even a place to tuck away keycards, something anyone who tries to stay fit on the road will immediately appreciate. All the while, Kanji's short remains light and free of bulk.

Percussive therapy changed the way we keep fit, helping us loosen up before a workout or recover quickly after a run. Theragun's Mini massage gun is the smallest and most affordable one in the brand's lineup, making it a perfect gift for an active dad.

It's compact enough without being a burden, but no less effective, able to maintain a percussions-per-minute output that can hold its own against its contemporaries.

Hydration is key for any activity, be it a daily workout or an overland hike in the great outdoors, and Hydro Flask's series of water bottles provides a better alternative than lugging a disposable plastic container around. The stainless-steel bottles are vacuum insulated, maintaining the temperature of dad's sports drink of choice, and the available wide mouth lets dad hydrate to his heart's content.

These aren't your dad's old schoolyard jump ropes. Literally. But they can be a significant part of his fitness routine. The Crossrope set includes ropes with different weights to give him options when it comes to speed and resistance. The slim handles have a fast clip system, too, making the switch between light and heavy incredibly simple.

Let's be real, you probably got dad's heart racing more than once over the years, don't you think it's time to do so in a way that's beneficial?