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Wirecutter’s Best Fitness Gear

Wirecutter’s Best Fitness Gear

No matter how you stay active—whether it’s running, yoga, weight training, recreational sports, or simply going for a daily walk—having high quality gear can improve your performance, help you stay motivated, and keep you safe. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite fitness gear to keep you moving all year long.

JadeYoga Harmony Mat
Top-pick natural-rubber yoga mat
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Buy from Amazon
Fitbit Inspire 3
Top-pick fitness tracker
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$80 from Amazon
Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set
Top-pick adjustable dumbbells
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$370 from Amazon
Bodylastics Stackable Tube Resistance Bands (5 Bands Pro Series Set)
Top-pick handled resistance bands
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$38 from Amazon
NordicTrack Commercial 1750
Top-pick treadmill
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$1999 from NordicTrack
Lululemon The Mat 5mm
A great reversible yoga mat
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$98 from Lululemon
Ultimate Body Press Elevated XL Doorway Pull-Up Bar
Top-pick pull-up bar
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$70 from Amazon
Paddletek Bantam EX-L
Top-pick pickleball paddle
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$100 from Amazon
Champion Spot Comfort High-Impact Sports Bra
Top-pick sports bra for C/D sizes
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$36 from Amazon
Therabody Theragun Prime
Top-pick powerful, multi-grip massage gun
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$310 from Amazon
Amazon Basics High-Density Round Foam Roller
Top-pick foam roller
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$22 from Amazon
Roll Recovery R8 Deep Tissue Massage Roller
A staff-favorite foam roller alternative
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$139 from Amazon
TheraBand Pro Series SCP Exercise Ball
Top-pick sturdy exercise ball
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$30 from Amazon
Tune Belt SP2 Running Belt
Top-pick running belt
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$30 from Amazon
Serious Steel Assisted Pull-Up, Resistance, and Stretch Bands
The best superband set
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$83 from Amazon
Fitbit Charge 6
Runner-up fitness tracker with built-in GPS
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$130 from Amazon
Manduka Cork Yoga Block
Top-pick cork yoga blocks
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Buy from Amazon
Concept2 RowErg
Top-pick rowing machine
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$990 from Concept2
KSY Jump Rope
Top-pick jump rope
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Buy from Amazon
Anita Air Control
Top-pick sports bra for DD+ and smaller band sizes
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$74 from Amazon
Perform Better Exercise Mini Bands
A great mini resistance band set
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$20 from Amazon
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
A great smartwatch and fitness tracker in one
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$319 from Amazon
Beats Fit Pro
Runner-up Apple-friendly workout headphones
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$199 from Amazon
Elomi Energise Sports Bra
Top-pick sports bra for DD+ and larger band sizes
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$72 from Amazon
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells
Adjustable dumbbells with smaller weight increments
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$399 from Amazon
Coros Pace 3
Top-pick feature-rich GPS running watch
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$229 from REI
Tune Belt Sport Armband AB91
Top-pick reliable iPhone running armband
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$20 from Amazon
Nathan Zipster Max Running Belt
Top-pick running waistband
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$40 from REI
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
Earbuds for runners who want to hear outside noise
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$180 from Walmart
Gaiam Restore Total Body Foam Roller
A great soft foam roller
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$35 from Amazon
TriggerPoint Rush Roller
Foam roller good for deeper SMR
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$34 from Pro Hockey Life
JBL Reflect Aero TWS
Top-pick sweatproof wireless workout headphones
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$150 from Amazon
OPTP Black Axis Firm Foam Roller
Runner-up pro-quality foam roller
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$46 from Amazon
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v13 (men’s)
Top-pick neutral men’s running shoe
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$165 from Zappos
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v13 (women’s)
Top-pick neutral women’s running shoe
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$70 from REI
KNKG Plus Duffel
Best gym bag for organization and durability
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$150 from KNKG
Aer Gym Tote
Best understated gym tote for travel too
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$110 from Aer
Garren Fitness Maximiza
A basic, space-saving pull-up bar
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$48 from Amazon
Nathan TrailMix Plus
Top-pick running belt with water bottles
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$55 from Nathan Sports
Perform Better First Place Kettlebell
Top-pick kettlebell
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Buy from Perform Better
Garmin Forerunner 165
Runner-up GPS running watch with a smartwatch feel
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$250 from REI
Garmin Forerunner 45
Budget-pick basic GPS running watch
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$153 from Walmart
Engage Encore Pro
Pickleball paddle with good control
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$108 from Amazon
Again Faster Team Kettlebell
A great starter kettlebell
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Buy from Again Faster
Aqua Sphere Kayenne
Top-pick swim goggles for adults
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$35 from Academy Sports + Outdoors
Aqua Sphere Kayenne Junior
Top-pick swim goggles for kids
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$23 from Amazon
Shokz OpenSwim Pro
Staff-pick headphones for swimming
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$180 from Amazon
WaterRower Oak Rowing Machine With S4 Monitor
Best rowing machine for a calming row
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$1099 from WaterRower
NordicTrack EXP 7i
A great smaller-footprint treadmill
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$1000 from Dick's Sporting Goods
Goplus 2 in 1 Folding Treadmill
Top-pick under desk walking pad
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$286 from Amazon
Amphipod Xinglet Vest
Top-pick reflective running vest
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$35 from REI
Power Systems VersaBall Stability Ball
Runner-up sturdy exercise ball
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$42 from Amazon
Therabody Theragun Mini 2nd Generation
Top-pick small, portable massage gun
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$149 from Amazon
JLab Go Air Sport
Budget-pick wireless workout headphones
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$31 from Amazon
Tribe Comrade
Budget-pick iPhone running armband
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$13 from Amazon
Schwinn IC4
Top-pick versatile exercise bike
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$800 from Best Buy
Elite Jumps Fit+ Jump Rope
Best jump rope for tricks and advanced moves
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$17 from Amazon
Tiger Tail Original
A portable, firm foam roller
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$40 from Amazon
JadeYoga Cork Block Standard 4 Inch
Runner-up light but sturdy yoga block
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$22 from JadeYoga
Saucony Guide 17 (men’s)
Top-pick men’s stability running shoe
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$105 from REI
Saucony Guide 17 (women’s)
Top-pick women’s stability running shoe
$106 from REI
MX Select MX55 Rapid Change Adjustable Dumbbells
Runner-up adjustable dumbbells with options
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$429 from MX Select
GoFit Pro Stability Ball
Budget-pick exercise ball
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$30 from Amazon
Julbo Aero with Zebra Light Red Lens
Upgrade-pick shield-style sport sunglasses
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$230 from Backcountry
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805
Top-pick budget exercise bike
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$645 from Amazon
Dimok Running Belt Waist Pack
Budget-pick no-frills running belt
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$10 from Amazon
Altra Escalante 4 (women's)
Top-pick women’s low-drop running shoes
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$130 from REI
Altra Escalante 4 (men's)
Top-pick men’s low-drop running shoes
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$130 from REI
Mebak 3 Massage Gun
Top-pick massage gun with lots of attachments
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$100 from Amazon
Tribit MoveBuds H1
Wireless workout headphones with long battery life
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Buy from Amazon
Owala FreeSip (24 ounces)
Best water bottle for one-handed use
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$28 from Amazon
Takeya Actives Water Bottle with Spout Lid (24 ounces)
Best water bottle for those who lose lids easily
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$33 from Amazon

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