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You can now cross out blisters, overheating, and hanger from your reasons to not work out (sorry).
Promising review: "This water bottle is made of excellent quality; it's so durable! I love the spout as well, because it helps me drink more at a time than a smaller spout bottle. I bought this to help me drink more water throughout the day and I have been doing wonderfully! It has helped so much. A tip for someone who isn't a water drinker, and who does not want to feel like they're force-feeding themselves, label the bottle by times (ex: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., etc.) that are most convenient for your daily schedule and drink that amount of water by that time on the bottle." —Kandice
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in 13 colors).
To learn why my BuzzFeed Shopping team colleague recommends this, check out "Here's Why I Won't Stop Telling People How Much I Love My Nalgenes."
A BuzzFeeder reviewed this for BuzzFeed Shopping, because she swears by it!
Here's a little bit of what she has to say: "I've been practicing traditional hot yoga a few times a week for a little over a year now, and because the room is over 100 degrees and we could slip from our own sweat, we're all required to place towels over our mats during class. I've tried quite a few different towels over the last year, and unfortunately some will move out of place, distracting me while I try to balance — and making me nervous that I may fall and hurt myself! This seriously has made me improve so much more during my practice, because I'm able to focus on my actual poses instead of getting slightly anxious that my yoga towel won't stay in place during what is supposed to be one of the most relaxing parts of my day. I have a lot of yoga products I bring with me to class, but this is the most vital one!"
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in five colors).
To read the rest of her review, check out "Just 11 Things You Might Want To Try In October."
This is compatible with Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Ring-Con Grips. My BuzzFeed Shopping colleague loves using this as way to shake up her workout routine!
Here's what she has to say: "I've also been using this game as a way to supplement my trips to the gym. This may seem like a childish adventure from Nintendo, but JEEZ within moments I'm sweating my butt off. To play, you'll place a JoyCon into both the ring con and a leg strap so your movements are monitored. To move through each level you have to physically run in place and each time you 'battle' an enemy you have to do 15 reps of an exercise of your choosing. For example, each time I complete a squat the enemy receives a 'kick.' It's so fun I don't realize I'm working out until the game reminds me to take a break and have some water. It even monitors your heart rate for you. It's more intense than you'd expect!"
Get it from Amazon for $144.75.
Promising review: "So I started reading about how breaking up tissue in your muscles will help with with recovery time. Whenever I do leg day workouts, I am sore for about a week, sometimes longer. I have tried (and purchased two) foam rollers in the past, and it just seemed like some medieval form of torture every single time I would do it on my quads. After seeing some guy in the gym looking like he knew what he was doing with something like one of these, I decided to look on Amazon for one. I purchased this roller and I love it. It has cut back on my recovery time from seven days to now usually three days. Pleased with my purchase, and highly recommend it." —Matt Faulkner
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
BLUEBERRIES, GIVE ME STRENGTH. Plus, this is shatter-resistant, dishwasher-safe, and comes with an ice cube tray and funnel!
Promising review: "This blender is amazing! I am a yoga teacher and always on the run, which sometimes makes it hard to eat well. I bought this after reviewing quite a few different options and I am SO glad I did. It fits well into my gym bag, is surprisingly quiet when in use, and holds a charge really well. The blades are very efficient and I’ve had no trouble blending up ice or frozen fruit. Seriously cannot recommend it enough." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "I've been on a sports bra search for years and years and I've finally found one I'm happy with. I usually wear a 42-44DDD bra and I ordered the 42F, which fits perfectly. I could literally do jumping jacks. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE EVER ONLY HAD TO WEAR ONE BRA!!! YOU KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!! I even did a 10K in this thing with no problem." —RW
Get it from Amazon for $21 (available in band sizes 34-50, cup sizes C-J, and seven colors).
To learn more about this, check out "This Wire-Free Sports Bra Will Make People With Big Boobs Say 'Where Have You Been All My Life?'"
Plus! You won't have to worry about pulling thanks to its bungee cord, but it *does* come with extra handles for control so you can gently guide without breaking your stride.
Promising review: "This is an excellent, well-thought-out design. It is excellent for walking or running or whatever exercise you do with your dog. It accommodates large and small dogs. The handles are padded which makes them comfortable and will relieve stress on your hand. The clasp locks so the belt will not unclasp and allow your dog to run off. I really liked this design and highly recommend it. It's worth the money, for sure. —dallasndillonsmomTop
Get it from Amazon for $16.89.
Promising review: "I have very thick hair and I’ve always had problems with hair ties staying in my hair. Even the 'nonslip' ones never stayed put. These are the only hair ties ties I’ve ever used that actually stay, even during a workout. These won’t disappoint!" —Eiffel Y.
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $7.59.
Promising review: "So soft, so comfy! Perfect for working out or lounging!" —danielle_m
Get them from Free People for $68 (available in women's sizes XS–L and 17 colors).
Promising review: "I'm the least flexible person in the world. All my muscles are constantly clenched, because I sleep knotted up in a ball and keep all of my stress stored safely in my muscles. I could pop a hamstring just standing up straight. BUT, this thing is amazing for stretching, especially if you are not naturally stretchy. Sometimes I just lie on the floor of my living room and stretch while watching TV. I hate exercise, but stretching with this strap saves me from crumbling to the ground in a pile of snapped tendons. It also helps in yoga, another workout I like based on the amount of lying down." —theworldofdale
Get it from Amazon for $15.95.
It can also help you time out each challenge so you're not counting in your head.
Promising review: "For someone who does almost all of their shopping on Amazon, I write incredibly few reviews. I need to take a few minutes to write this one, though. This has become one of my favorite purchases ever. It was meant to help me 'chunk' time into blocks to make me more productive. It works. It works well for bookending when studying and needing to force yourself into breaks to help the material absorb. For the month I've had it, I've been more productive and enjoyed it more than ever. My purchase history now shows that I've bought three, because I've sent them as presents to friends." —Laurie
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in four colors).
Check out my BuzzFeed Shopping colleague's review for this in "Just 10 Things To Try In November."
Better circulation = less soreness. They even have shock-absorbing toe and heel cushioning, and moisture-wicking fabric! They're also great for preventing leg soreness for people who work on their feet all day.
Promising review: "I’ve been wearing compression socks to work for years and loved them, but these are the first pairs of compression socks I’ve tried for running. I had been having some leg cramping on my long runs so I decided to try them and will never go back to short athletic socks again. I love the lack of fatigue I get from the pressure from these socks and the decrease of post-run pain. I will be wearing these when I cross the finish line at my first marathon this October!" —jamerz82
Get them from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in men and women's sizes S/M–XXL and 13 colors).
They'll also engage more muscle and increase strength in your arms, shoulders, chest, back, and abs. As someone who still does pushups on bent knees, this is a miracle-worker.
Promising review: "This little simple piece of equipment takes a very simple exercise (push-up) and turns it into something working literally most of your upper body. Quality is fairly high, and they are expensive looking. My girlfriend and I both have used this for three weeks now, and initially she could only do a couple, and I barely squeezed out eight. Yes, it is that difficult if you aren't used to this type of exercise. After day one, I literally felt muscle soreness in muscles I didn't know existed (the deltoids in particular). 21 days later, my girlfriend was up to 10 push-ups and I was up to 22. That's 10 times more than day one for her, and almost three times as many for me. I'm also getting more defined arm muscles, and upper body." —TheRaceIsLong
Get them from Amazon for $28.99.
This was MADE for heavy sleepers — the ringing is LOUD.
Promising review: "OMG. Seriously, I am that person who can sleep through six iPhone alarms and an iPad alarm and never even hear them! So much so that I was worried about losing my job, because I couldn't hear them anymore. Well. There is no worry of that anymore, as long as I set this every night! It is such an 'alarming' alarm! There is no snooze. And you can't physically NOT hear it. If you have a hard time waking up like me, set this and get your booty out of bed when it goes off!" —Rebecca S
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in five colors).
You can make hard-boiled eggs at the beginning of the week and keep them in your fridge as an easy, filling snack! OR fuel up on peanut butter packets — reviewers even eat 'em alone!
Promising review (for the peanut butter packs): "I love getting these PB packs, but they are usually twice the price at the store. If I watch here, I can get them for a ridiculously better price than at my local store. The taste is great, with just a touch of sweetness, and they're easy to eat at my desk at work. I eat these because they are high in protein and are much cheaper than a protein bar that would have a similar amount. Plus they're easy to toss in my purse or lunch bag for the office." —Patricia Ferdig
Get them from Amazon: rapid egg cooker for $19.99+ (available in five colors) and a pack of 10 Justin's peanut butter packets for $8.60.
I've been using this to workout at home, and I love it! But I do the class replays so I'm off-camera 🙃. There are tons of classes to choose from, and the instructors are great. Honestly, the biggest difference between this and my old Pure Barre classes is that I'm alone in my living room (which is probably for the best. I sweat...a lot). You can also use it for running, HIIT, strength-training, and cardio.
Start your subscription with Obé Fitness for $27/month, or $199/year.
It comes with one stability ring, two resistance bands with carabiner, one quick inflation foot pump, a set of plugs and stopper, and one workout guide.
Promising review: "This replaces the gym for me. I use it with my booty bands and foam roller and makes a complete workout for me. I got it in purple which is my favorite color. I really like the fact that I can use the base to stabilize the ball. The workout guide booklet has awesome exercises. I sometimes use it as a desk chair which helps makes my back muscles stronger." —azadeh keyvani
Get it from Amazon for $38.19 (available in three colors).
They may seem light at first, but when used *during* a workout they get HEAVY.
Promising review: "I have other brands of dumbbells, but these are my favorite. I have both sizes. They feel really comfortable in my hand." —Karen
Get them from Target: three pounds for $5.99 each and five pounds for $8.99 each.
Check out "11 Dumbbell Moves You Should Know To Start Lifting Weights" to learn beginner-friendly weight-lifting routines!
You can also make calls and get message notifications, set alarms, track your heart rate, steps taken, miles run, AND your sleep patterns. Best of all: it'll remind you to move if it thinks you've gotten a little too committed to Netflix.
Promising review: "I received this tracker a couple weeks ago. I got the pink one and it is a perfect color. I started using it and found that the heart rate monitor and step counter are surprisingly accurate. I like the extra workout settings so when I go to the gym I can select the option I want. There’s no downside to this product. It charges fairly quickly and easily — you just use any USB charger. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for that ideal 'Fitbit' product but doesn’t want to spend an arm and a leg!" —SindyLee
Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in five colors).
You can also install it to do sit-ups or crunches. It comes with removable hand grips.
Promising review: "I'm a huge fan of this bar. I've seen all the videos of people falling on their face while using pull-up bars. I weigh around 170 pounds and this has had no problem holding my weight. I've moved three times and as long as you don't lose the screws it still works great, easy to install and easy to remove the bar without having to remove screws. It's a great buy for those who want to do a home workout!" —Brian K
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
Rochelle Porter Design is an Atlanta-based, Black woman-owned lifestyle brand that designs vibrant and unique clothing, accessories, and home decor — all inspired by Rochelle's artwork. Everything is sustainable and ethically-made with eco-friendly materials.
Get them from Rochelle Porter Design on Etsy for $42 (available in sizes XS–XL). '
Promising review: "I LOVE THESE!!!! I am recovering from an accident and am very limited as to what I can do for a workout. You'd think just adding four pounds (two pounds on each leg) couldn't do much — but let me tell you, IT DOES!!! I have felt strength and activation in my leg muscles that I hadn't had strength in in a very long time, and that's only with one use! I or anyone else using these will have to actively and consistently exercise to see permanent results of rebuilding atrophied muscles. But this is DEFINITELY a great tool to help in that! They are very comfortable, easy to put on, and they stay in place once you secure them." —Reddalop
Get them from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in two weights and colors).
Promising review: "I have a pair of the lace ones that I've loved wearing underneath my dresses and skirts. I just purchased the non-lace ones to wear when I run, because the seams of my shorts rub in this humid weather! These worked freaking FABULOUS for my run, and stayed in perfect place (I ordered size C!) They were so much cooler than compression shorts or spandex, and kept the sticky thighs away from each other! Definitely give them a try! I know I appreciated not having to be constantly readjusting my shorts!" —Michaela
Get them from Amazon for $18.95+ (available in six women's sizes and 17 styles).
To learn more, check out "These Anti-Chafe Bands Are Gorgeous, Comfortable, And Will Save Your Thighs."
You can log fitness goals, weekly meals, and even hours of sleep! And! There's a "How I'm Feeling" scale to track your overall wellbeing.
Promising review: "I love these! I'm using the daily spots for food accountability and bottom sections for vitamins and exercise accountability. It's great for keeping me on track. I actually punched them and placed them in my planner." —Kimberli Burnett
Get it from Amazon for $11.95+ (available in eight styles).
Promising review: "This is an easy way to see all the different workouts you can do. I like that it has the same workouts on both sides, one side so that you can post it horizontally, the other side so you can post it vertically. It is laminated very well, so it should hold up no matter where you use it." —C in Florida
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Promising review: "I have searched high and low for a so called 'Lulu dupe' and these are the closest thing I have found. And let me tell you, I am picky. Great quality and fit! The fabric is buttery soft (although more silky than the Lulu Align pant, but I personally love it). They have great compression, but still super lightweight. They fit true to size. I am a size 4 in Lulu and ordered a size small in these and they fit perfectly! If you are debating on getting these...just get them, you won’t regret it!" —Paige
Get them from Amazon for $24+ (available in women's sizes XXS–XXL and 20 colors and patterns).
Promising review: "I use this towel for pretty much everything now! It has kept me cool during my gym workouts, and makes all my hikes and camping trips much more enjoyable since I’m not burning up in the sun. I wish I could rate this product even higher because of how amazing it is." —Mike Grady
Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (available in four colors).
Here's a part of my review for these splurge-worthy bbs: "These Beats headphones have been a real game-changer for me. The sound quality is SO MUCH better than my cheap headphones, which has actually really improved my experience while working out. I find it easier to stay motivated now that my music is *crystal clear* (and I can't hear myself wheezing). . They can hold a charge for a pretty long time, as long you always store them in their charging case. I usually use them for a full work day without needing to re-charge them. Plus, they're really comfy in my ears and never fall out, thanks to their clever hook design (if you have comfort issues with Apple headphones, these will probably feel better)!"
Get them from Amazon for $249.95 (available in four colors).
Check out my full review about why I love these so much in "Just 10 Things To Try In March."
It can also hold keys, cash, WHATEVER. It has an adjustable belt, plus its neoprene material is water-resistant so your items will always stay dry.
Promising review: "I am new to running and hiking. I go out alone most of the time and sometimes drive to where I'm going to run, therefore need somewhere to keep my car keys, etc. I found this and really love it! It stays in place and I don't really feel like it's there while I workout." —Sara Sullivan
Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (available in five colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.