The Best Fitness and Workout Clothes, Accessories, and Equipment
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Whether you’re looking to bulk up or lean out post-holidays, sometimes the best motivator is just the right piece of clothing or equipment. To help you on your healthy path, we’ve put all of our fitness stories in one place, from the best running shorts and fitness trackers to the sturdiest yoga mats and highest-quality exercise machines.
TheBestWorkoutLeggings
To find the best stretchy pants to exercise in (whether your workout of choice is running or yoga or barre), wetalked to 13 women about their favorite leggings.
TheBestSportsBrasforAnySize
The perfect sports bra really depends — what are you using it for and what’s your bust like? To find thebest version for various body types and workouts, we talked to a slew of New York fitness instructors about their favorites.
TheBestWorkoutShoesforWomen
To find thebest workout shoes for any kind of activity, we talked to 12 different women who do all sorts of exercises, from HIIT to marathon running.
TheBestResistanceLeggings
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If you’re looking to up the intensity of your workout, considerresistance leggings, which make every step and lunge and move you make slightly more difficult. Writer Crystal Martin loves them.
TheBestRunningShortsforMen
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If you’re looking for lightweight, sweat-wicking running shorts with their own built-in liner, the Rhones are just about the finest we’ve ever tried. If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable during yoga or lifting, they’re great for that, too.
TheBestAffordableRunningShortsforMen
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For a more wallet-friendly option, Grub Streeteditor Alan Sytsma lovesthese Nike running shorts, which are just the right length and have a secure pocket for your phone and wallet.
TheBestWorkoutShoesforMen
We talked to CrossFitters, marathoners, and Barry’s fanatics about theworkout shoes they wear to exercise, from New Balances and Nikes to Asics and Hokas.
TheBestFoamRollers
Any workout professional will tell you that thebest way to prevent sore muscles and injury is to use a foam roller post-workout. We talked to personal trainers and instructors to find the ones worth getting.
TheBestYogaMats
If you’re serious about yoga, not just any mat will do. The best ones are just the right thickness, won’t slide during downward dog, and don’t become slick with sweat. Wetalked to seven yogis to find the very best ones.
TheBestBig-TicketGymEquipment
We talked to fitness professionals to track downthe rowing machines, ellipticals, and treadmills they’d recommend for at-home use, no gym membership necessary.
TheBestWorkoutGear,AccordingtoTrainers
New York trainers can be a tough lot, and these arethe leggings, dumbbells, and jump ropes they swear by.
TheBestFitnessTrackersonAmazon
If you’re looking for a dedicated fitness tracker at any price point (and even one for kids), there’s no better place to look thanthe best-reviewed versions on Amazon.
TheBestEllipticalandStepMachines
For low-impact workouts on the knees and joints, elliptical machines can’t be beat. If you’re looking to work up a sweat in no time, step machines will get your heart racing in no time. Theseare the best ones you can find on Amazon.
TheBestTreadmillsonAmazon
If you prefer to run or jog in the comfort of your own home, we rounded up thebest-reviewed versions on Amazon(and several were under $300).
TheBestStationaryBikesonAmazon
Why pay for SoulCycle when you can spin at home while watchingBlack Mirror? We found abunch of (affordable) stationary exercise bikes — some of which fit under a desk — that reviewers adoreon Amazon.
TheBestAnkleWeights
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Looking for an easy form of light resistance training? Try squats or lunges inAll Pro ankle weights, which writer Diane Chang calls littledumbbellsfor her butt.
TheBestMassagersforSoreMuscles
If you’re looking for something to soothe your sore back or thigh muscles, we found two that are worth your attention: theTiger Tail (like a portable foam roller) and the Thera Cane (great for tiny back stabilizers).
TheBestLogo-lessSneakers
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Those who find sneaker culture exhausting should consider the Greats sneakers, which are stripped down shoes that look terrific whether you’re doing light workouts or just walking around.
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