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The Best Fitness Accessories and Wearables of 2023

Outfit your year of performance and progress with these can’t-miss training add-ons.

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Accessories can make any day more convenient, and the same goes for your training regimens. From the utilitarian to the tech-riddled, there are plenty of options out there to help ensure each workout is as enjoyable as the last.

Our daily fitness setups employ a plethora of helpful gear and devices, including shaker bottles, gym bags, data-tracking watches and beyond. Here’s a roundup of our favorite fitness add-ons to give your training a well-deserved spark this year.

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BEST OVERALL RUNNING WATCH

Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar

We love this impressive running watch not just for its power-packed solar charging capabilities, but also its helpful modalities including a Morning Report for better-informed training every day.

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This GPS enhancer clips easily to your shoelaces or waistband, delivering premium accuracy whether running indoors atop a treadmill or traversing through crowded cityscapes.

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These premium shades employ a heads-up display module that keeps all your vital data easily within your field of vision, ideal for less distracted training without breaks or pauses.

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This high-quality tote boasts a unique lifting belt sleeve that helps save space in the main compartment for other essentials like your gym shoes, supplements and more.

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BEST OVERALL SHAKER BOTTLE

BlenderBottle Strada Insulated Stainless Steel

A locking lid helps defend against errant spills or messes, and the insulating stainless steel design ensures your shakes stay at cold, refreshing temperatures all throughout your sessions.

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Cover up and protect your skin from harmful rays with this stylish lid featuring UPF+50 sun protection. A darker underbill also helps minimize glare for better on-road vision.

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Keep your smartphone, keys and other must-haves well secured in this no-bounce running belt that also features a reflective surface ideal for nighttime pacing.

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“Non-Slip” custom-engineered palm pads help ensure a better grip across barbells and free weights, and the wrist support is comfortable enough for extended wear in training.

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Premium leather construction and a secure lever mechanism give this impressive belt its chops, perfect for anyone looking to take their strength training up a notch this year.

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Perfect for endurance athletes, this lightweight wearable can provide excellent assistance in training, informing you when your body needs refreshment and how much liquid to consume during each break.

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