
Upgrade Your Workouts
Technological innovations of ushered in a new era of smarter fitness kit. We’ve compiled the best-in-class, whether it’s home gym tools to bring your sweat sessions to your doorstep, running apparel that’ll ramp up your PB pursuits or the best padel gear to give you the edge in one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. Want to elevate your fitness? Browse our best-of fitness gear for 2024 below.

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The percentage of people who prefer to work out at home. Buy the right gym gear and you can exercise anywhere.
BEST GYM GEAR
Ready for some heavy reps? These are your new heavy-hitters. From home gym essentials to tough tools engineered to add strength, these are your new muscle match-ups.

Liggum Fight Gear Adjustable Pair (40kg)
An adjustable set of dumbbells isn’t just a space saver; they’ll also let you incrementally add on weight at a steady pace. This set can be switched on the fly, making it easy to swap mass as you cycle through various moves.

SBD 13mm Lever Belt
Replete with a black oiled leather finish and suede interior, it’s a comfortable wear built to last. It sports the company’s patented gliding lever that lets you quickly size up (or down) the belt during your sessions.

adidas Dropset 2 Trainer
Designed to handle anything your strength training sessions throw at you, these versatile trainers will give you comfort, stability and grip. The 6mm midsole drop provides a flat, stable platform for proper form.

Reebok Strength Series Weighted Vest
Whether you wear it for your bodyweight circuits, sprints or long runs, a weighted vest can help you ramp up your endurance and add serious strength. Weighing in at 10kg, this is a perfect beginner outer layer to help you get to grips with the extra gravity of weighted-vest workouts.

Everlast Tog Bag
When it comes to your gym stash, you need serious quality and endless volume. This tog is a streamlined approach to hauling your kit, sporting outer pockets to stash your valuables and an interior that practically swallows gear. Bonus: it’ll also make you look you’re en route to the ring.

Stanley IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler
Staying hydrated during your lifting sessions will help combat fatigue and keep you firing on all cylinders. Stanley’s simple sipper keeps your H2O insulated for cool refreshment, and a leakproof flip straw prevents mid-sesh spills. The outside is sweatproof, too. That’s easy hydration.

Concept2 Skierg
The company that made rowing hot returns with a machine that simulates the cardio hell of Nordic skiing, and the SkiErg is experiencing a moment. Just 5 hard minutes crush lats, abs and legs all at once—it even tracks your reps via smartphone connectivity.

Trojan Cement Kettlebell Range
BEST SWIMMING GEAR
When it’s time to make a splash—whether you’re headed for open water or the local pool—these aquatic essentials will keep you afloat.

Orca Open Water SW
It combines a hidden flotation-device-ready compartment in the back and a GPS tracking chip in the forearm with Orca’s flexible, ultra-low-drag Yamamoto neoprene. Open-water safety’s never been this fast.

Shokz OpenSwim
Shokz’ OpenSwim headphones let you take your playlists to new depths by using bone conduction, vibrating tech that skips your eardrums and sends sound straight to your cochlea.

Hydropulse Mirror Goggle
Sporting wide vision lenses for an immersive experience, you’ll have better peripheral vision in the pool and open water. We like the super-soft seals that feel comfortable even during the most gruelling pool training sessions.
best running gear
Chasing a new PB? Add a bit of oomph to your laps with the top pace-setting shops available right now.

Trojan Pro Series Treadmill
Rack up your step count without ever leaving the lounge. This high-tech indoor runner is powered by a robust continuous motor that can withstand even the toughest workouts, and a 15.6” display will feed important data— like distance, time and heart rate—on the move. The treadmill features cushioned impact zones to absorb shock, minimise stress and take care of your joints.

Oakley Radar EV Path
Suns out? Run out. And make sure you whip these on. Made from an ultra-lightweight material, they’ll stay stuck to your face without dragging you down. Featuring Oakley’s performance shield lens tech, you’ll keep your peepers protected while earning major style points in the process. They’re also available with Prizm lenses for enhanced colour, contrast and detail.

Thule Urban Glide 3
Having a kid doesn’t have to mean putting your cardio ambitions to bed. The Urban Glide is a smooth-as-silk stroller that’ll let you notch laps while bonding with your little one. And you won’t just be restricted to the tarmac: the pram’s four wheels make light work of pavements, paths and other detours, too. (It also handles better than the family sedan.)

Salomon Speedcross 6
When it’s time to switch from tar to trail, the Speedcross 6 will keep you upright on any terrain. The pair sports insole cushioning engineered from a high-rebound compound to give you optimal energy return. And not only do you get relentless grip on any surface in the wild, but the shoe’s Mud Contagrip will also provide traction when things turn slick.

ON Cloudmonster 2
Their striking dual-density Helion superfoam is equal parts eye-catching and springy. On the tar, the Cloudmonsters have a satisfying bounce that will have you looking forward to your next stride. A nylon-blend Speedboard sandwiched in the foam’s midsole will net you maximum energy return; avalanche-like forward momentum; and juiced-up take-offs.

adidas Supernova Stride
The Stride is an affordable entry point for those looking to gain access to adi’s Supernova stable, but there’s nothing about the running experience that feels budget. For this shoe, adidas built on the record-crushing lineage of their LIGHSTRIKE PRO tech—you might know it from their ADIZERO franchise—adapting the design to enhance comfort and cushioning. The result: Dreamstrike+, a new midsole that serves up liberal portions of support and stability (and sounds like something a finishing move straight out of Street Fighter).

PUMA Velocity Nitro 3
The newest “Velocity” is a perfect example of PUMA’s nitro-pumped engineering in action managing improve on its predecessors’ already glowing track record. Besides their NITRO foam, you also have a finetuned PUMA GRIP which gives you traction on almost any surface during your urban jaunts.

Falke Silver Cushion Runner
With a cushioned sole and elasticated upper, you get a perfect fit and a cozy wear that’ll serve you admirably on quick sprints, longer runs and everything in between. The sock is spun from a cotton plus silver yarn with anti-microbial properties that’ll help stave off the funk.

Burnt Detroit Tank
Spun from a moisture-wicking fabric, this quick-fit vest is loose enough to keep your motion free, but fitted enough to avoid dragging you down. The material is super soft a must-buy for any runner (or even gym hero) looking for a top that is all-run and zero-restriction.
BEST PADEL GEAR
It’s one of the fastest growing sports in the world right now, but if you’re batting around with a rental racket—you’re doing your court skills a disservice. Step up your game with these top picks.

Kuikma PR 990 Precision Soft
Still smacking around the ball with a rental? Here’s your new upgrade. It’s Twin Tube Carbon design will put more oomph in your shots and the soft EVA foam will take some of the sting out of your mishits. It’s ideal if you’re catching the ball on your racket closer to your hand.

Reebok Nano Court Training Shoes
These all-purpose training shoes will give you grip and explosive changes of direction whether you’re playing tennis, pickleball, padel or even badminton. The Flexweave upper provides extra support where it matters most. You also get traction in every single direction to keep your feet planted for powerful (and precise) shots.

Wilson Bela Super Tour Red Padel Bag
Stash your kit in a bag that sports all the compartments you need to switch rackets on the fly, track down your sweatband when you’re playing in the heat and swap out balls when your current set has lost their bounce. With a protected compartment for your phone, laptop and other valuables, you’ve got the perfect tog to squeeze in midday games during your lunch break, too.
BEST FITness TECH
From smart scales to sweat-proof earbuds, next-level tech can enhance every aspect of your workouts. We tried, we tested and we conquered—this is the best fitness tech worth shelling out for.

Huawei Watch Fit 3
HUAWEI’s workout-ready smartwatch packs in an armoury of health features. From personalised activity suggestions to quick-tap calorie counting to fitness tracking all beamed from a crystal-clear, radiantly bright AMOLED display, this wafer-thin timekeeper is your new workout wingman. Plus, you get up to seven days of typical use out of the battery per charge.

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
With their track record of providing unparalleled GPS tracking, this adventure-ready smartwatch will make sure you never get lost in the weeds (or mountains) ever again. The monochrome display is crystal-clear and it boasts beefy battery life backed with solar charging to keep up reserves even when you’re halfway to nowhere. The strap is also comfortable on longer wears.

Jabra Elite 8 Active
Punted as the “world’s toughest earbuds”, we’re inclined to believe the hype. The Elite is dustproof, waterproof and—most importantly—sweatproof. They’ll also stay glued to your ears even during relentless CrossFit slogs. And the audio quality is nothing to scoff at: you get thumping base, clarity in the high-end and the sort of noise-adjusting tech you’d expect from Jabra.

JBL Endurance Run 2
Headphones that slip and slide during your PB efforts will only slow you down. JBL’s wireless, run-ready pair is sweat- and waterproof (IPX5 rating) and will net you around 10 hours of playtime from a single charge. We like the option to field calls hands-free, ideal for when you’re behind the wheel or at the halfway point of your run. Twistlock tech also keeps these glued to your ears all workout long.

Meta Quest 3
The Meta Quest 3 is one of the best VR headsets available, and it’ll put you in prime position to tackle a host of fitness-focused games that’ll reenergise your fitness routine. We recommend Beat Saber, a rhythm-based that’ll have you swinging, ducking and moving to hit notes at a rapid pace. (Recent data has shown the game could help you burn up to 10 calories per minute.) Plus, you’ll get even more mileage out of this during downtime.

Garmin Index S2
The brand is known for pinpoint GPS tracking and now they’ve got their finger on the scale. It’s a connected device that’ll store your weigh-ins on a handy app and arm you with all the metrics you need to track your progress. From BMI to body fat percentage, these stats can help keep you motivated – and on track – whether you’re bulking up or slimming down. You can also connect up to 16 different profiles.
Best Recovery tools
Cool down and come back stronger than ever with these smart gadgets that’ll turn your recuperating hours into an instant recharge.

Hyperice Vyper 3.0
Proactive post-workout cooldowns can slash your recovery times and ward off those dreaded DOMs. Hyperice’s teched-out roller—which features three powerful vibration settings—will help you loosen up in record time. You can use it to limber up before workouts, too.

Therabody Theragun Prime
Not to be mixed up with a cast member of Transformers, this tool uses percussive tech to target sore muscles with pinpoint precision. In other words, it’ll soothe tightness and tension; ease discomfort; and expedite your recovery—wherever you need that TLC most.

TP MB Vibe Massage Ball
This is your classic massage ball—upgraded! With the push of a button, it’ll start vibrating, providing multi-directional relief for your aching muscles. You can switch between three different speeds of vibration, giving you a customisable (and potent) post-workout massage without having to shell out for a pro.