The Top Fitness Equipment and Apparel of 2018

Getting faster, better and stronger has always been top of mind for athletes. What diet will help you reach your lifting goals? What shoes will make you run faster? What tracker will finally give you the data you need to excel as an everyday athlete, or as an elite? This year, the thought behind these concepts drove new technical clothing lines that help individuals survive the cold, heat and everything in between — and push themselves for longer. We covered everything from workout nutrition to watches that will monitor your overall health (not just steps and calories), and ways for you to workout literally anywhere. The rise of on-the-go and at-home fitness apps continued its trajectory this year. These 45 stories showcase the diversity of new products launched in 2018 — all of which aim to help you accomplish your fitness goals.

Arc’teryx Announces New Hoodies and Vests So You Can Stay Outdoors Longer

With breathable and lightweight insulation, they don’t add too much bulk, but still keep you warm.

The New G-Shock Rangeman Has a Built-In Solar Panel to Charge Its GPS

It’s also the first G-Shock to support wireless charging.

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Reigning Champ Launches Newest Sea to Sky Line

High-quality base and mid-layers, plus coats, tees, hats, and more.

We Can’t Wait to Run In Smartwool’s Spring Line

Ultralight jackets, hoodies and vests designed to help you layer for the shoulder season.

Never Pack Workout Clothes Again Thanks to Routinely

High-quality workout clothing delivered directly to my hotel? Yes, please.

Athleisure Isn’t Dead. Lululemon’s New High-End Technical Line Proves It

Lululemon x Roden Gray’s seven-piece line is filled with all the basics you’ll ever need to workout, relax and everything in between.

The Most Innovative Gear Team USA Is Using in PyeongChang 2018

We’re not even halfway through the Olympic games, and we’ve already seen a ton of gear we love. Here are a few of the coolest medal-worthy kits.

This All-New, All-Black Activewear Cleverly Reflects Light Only at Night

Technical apparel that’s purpose-built in a decidedly futuristic, minimalist way.

Smartwool Launched Its New Pattern Collection so That You Don’t Have to Buy Boring Socks Anymore

Full-color patterns for your wool-clad feet.

The Tech Tee You’ll Want to Wear Everywhere

Outdoor Voices’s new Doing Things Tee is everything we want in a tee: soft, lightweight and technical.

Lululemon’s Spring 2018 Running Collection Is Built to Keep You Moving Through Shoulder Season

A full kit designed to get you back into your warm weather routine.

This Watch Combines a Mechanical Movement With Smartwatch Features

Now you can have an automatic movement and fitness tracking on one watch.

The Brand that Crushes Basics Just Launched Art-Inspired Activewear

Famous pop artists inspire the latest from Uniqlo. Think MoMA meets activewear.

Fitbit’s Next Smartwatch Will Look Pretty Similar to an Apple Watch

And it’ll be significantly less expensive than the current Series 3.

GU Energy Celebrates Its 25th Birthday with, Yes, a Birthday Cake-Flavored Gel

Gu has helped cyclists, runners and endurance athletes top off their glycogen storage for over 25 years. That’s a reason to celebrate.

This Tactical Watch Will Get You Out of the Woods Faster

With a battery life of 20-hours, this watch will help you navigate any challenge.

Everything You Need to Know About Fitbit’s Newest Smartwatch

The company also announced the Fitbit Ace, a fitness tracker that’s designed to inspire kids to stay active.

This Is the Most Innovative Water Bottle, Ever

The Keego bottle is made of titanium but flexes like plastic.

ClassPass’s On Demand Fitness Classes Make It Easy to Try Heart Rate Training

You never have to leave the comfort of your home to get in some top-notch heart rate training.

These Innovative Deadlift Weights Solve Two Annoying Design Flaws With One Fix

Rogue Fitness’s new Wagon Wheel weights solves two issues with one fix.

Suunto’s Newest Smartwatch Tracks Everything

The newest watch tracks everything from swimming to biking, climbing to yoga.

These Hand-Crafted Sledgehammers Are the Weights You Didn’t Know You Needed

Are you heading out to take down a wall or do an over-head press?

Superior Sweats Mean Excellence on the Court

There’s a lot of tennis-inspired green in the latest collection from Reigning Champ — and it’s perfect for days at the gym.

The Fitness Tracking Tech Used by Active Navy SEALs is Now Even More Accessible

With data taken 100 times per second, this tracker offers a unique look at your everyday performance.

This New Drink Is like Beer-Flavored Gatorade. And We Can’t Wait to Try It.

The newest beer from Sufferfest is sure to please athletes everywhere.

RX Nut Butter Is Weird, and Insanely Good

RXBAR, the company behind simplified, minimal-ingredient protein bars (and design-forward packaging), releases a line of snackable nut butters.

You’re in Control of the Battery Life of This New GPS Watch

Short battery life is the bane of most GPS-equipped fitness watches. The Suunto 9 tackles that problem with a range of modes that lets you decide how long you need the battery to last.

This Affordable Fitness Tracker Lets Your Kids Compete With You

It’s another way to compete against your son or daughter.

World’s Simplest Treadmill Could Be All You Need to Make a Treadmill Desk

Weighing in at just 55 pounds and 3.5-inches thick, this treadmill brings a new meaning to the concept of a standing desk.

Garmin’s Affordable Smartwatch Lets You Run With Music

It’s less expensive than the Apple Watch Series 3 and Garmin’s own Forerunner 645 Music.

Want to See Nike’s Most Promising New Tech? Look at These Soccer Cleats.

Nike’s new soccer cleat is almost entirely mesh and flyknit, hides the laces and looks completely badass.

This New Smartwatch Claims to Have a Two-Year Battery Life

That’s 730 days between charges.

This New Energy Drink Helped Geraint Thomas Win The Tour de France

On Sunday, Team Sky rider Geraint Thomas won the Tour de France for the first time. This is the energy drink that helped him do it.

Naked Labs Launches the First At-Home 3D Body Scanner to Help You Hit Your Goals

The first at home body scanner has arrived.

Reigning Champ’s New Collection Honors the Greatest Of All Time

The Vancouver-based brand can do no wrong — and here’s even more proof.

These Stylish Sweats Deserve a Place in Your Closet

Soft French terry made from hemp and organic cotton.

This Is the Apple Watch’s True Smartchwatch Rival

It also has a 4 day battery life.

This New Smart Fitness Machine Will Change How You Lift Weights

Time to clear space — you’re going to want one of these for your home.

Finally, a Sweatsuit that Looks as Good as It Performs

Fourlaps newest drop includes a sweatsuit that we can’t wait to wear all the time.

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This High-Tech, Small-Footprint Setup Is the Ultimate Home Workout Solution

An interactive screen that acts as a mirror when not in use is one of the smartest workout tools we’ve seen.

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Apple Watch Series 4

Announced at Apple’s latest keynote event in Cupertino, the Apple Watch Series 4 brings some much-needed updates and a few fun features.

Gap’s New Athleisure Brand Is More Interesting Than You Think

Gap’s new performance brand, Hill City, comes off as standard-issue athleisure. Take a closer look and you’ll see that it blends the performance-casual apparel you’d expect with items inspired by the outdoor industry.

You Can Now Download Spotify Playlists on Your Garmin Smartwatch

Offline running has never been more appealing.

Get an Outdoor Rowing Experience with This Indoor Rower

An indoor rowing machine should be a serious thought when you’re building a home gym — and this one is a steal for $1299.

This Year in Gear

Just like that, 2018 has come and gone. Take a look back at the best of what the past 365 days had to offer in This Year in Gear

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