Inexpensive gift ideas for husband just getting into fitness?

Entry level HRM's, even from Polar are around that - more like $50.

Ipod Shuffle is $50.

It comes in at $100, but I have a Fitbit and like it.  It's particularly good for people just starting out.  More of a fun gadget for those experienced to training (but I still like it).  It helps you track diet, sleep, calories, and other things.  All as important as working out. 

SOCKS!

NO!!!

One can never have too many pairs of socks. 

One can buy his own, one will never care about socks as a gift.

Excellent. Thank you for your contribution.

If he is just starting and doesn't have any decent gear, these shirts are not that expensive and are without a doubt the most comfortable I've ever worn.

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/Asics_Mens_Lite-Show_Favorite_Short_Sleeve/descpage-AMLSFSS.html 

You can search aroudn and find more toned down colors, but the price is always around 40 bucks.  I have some going on 3 years and still holding up well.

It's curious in a thread that is simply soliciting various ideas for gifts your first two posts are criticizing someone else's suggestions rather than simply contributing one of your own.  Must everything be a debate/argument?  I would find that tiresome.  But to each there own, I suppose.

Kido - it was meant in a smiling way, I can't help the way people take things, and it's kind of hard to worry about since somebody is always going to get their panties in a bunch depending on how they chose to read a thread, history with poster, etc.  I say no socks....and I'm not tired. 

I agree with the foam roller and hat

Body Glide also makes a nice stocking stuffer

Not sure if he's got any interest in triathlons, but maybe Yankz or some other quick lacing system

I really like the foam roller idea.  However, after his first use, he may question if you really love him anymore to subject him to it.

I'll propose a exception to the no-sock group for your consideration...

If someone gave me a some compression socks from CEP, 2XU, etc.  I would be pretty stocked.

I probably need to be forthcoming here.  Although I never thought I would win, back in September I was elected as President of MASSAGE (Men Against Socks/Sweaters As Gifts, Etc.)  I haven't really been as active a President as I intended to be and so when I saw that post I used it as an opportunity to show the membership that I was still relevant, because frankly, we have drawers full of socks and sweaters that we've been given over the years that we never wear. I did feel a bit sorrowful for using this particular thread to make a stand so, as you can see, I did offer a suggestion of my own for a gift idea.  We, the membership of MASSAGE understand if our message doesn't resonate with you, but to be honest, we're not taking any new memberships until after the holidays anyway, when we are usually inundated with applications.  With that in mind, Kido, on behalf of the membership of MASSAGE, Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

I tend to use "The Stick" more often than I use my foam roller these days.  For me, the foam roller is great for the back, but I love the stick for my legs...which is where all my soreness is these days.  Requires less physical space to use and store, and also portable.  Much easier to use while watching TV as well.

Maybe a gym bag if he doesn't have one already.