Many people prioritize health and fitness in their daily experiences. But this year in particular, many great devices, products and services have helped make active lifestyles even better.
From the best exercise machines to our running shoes and fitness-tracking smartwatches, there are more ways than ever to tap into your personal health journey. Traveling by electric bike or electric scooter also favors the kind of activity that makes life more fun.
Our team of experts understand that health doesn’t fit all, so all of the best health and fitness products of the year cater to a wide variety of goals and needs. See all the best wearables, exercise machines, workout services, and gear we’ve tested this year below. And check out all the winners from Tom’s Guide Awards 2023.
Best smart watch
Best smartwatch: Apple Watch Series 8
The Apple Watch Series 8 is the best smartwatch of the year. It may not be a major upgrade over the Apple Watch Series 7 in terms of features, but it has the same great design and bigger screen. An added skin temperature sensor can inform period and fertility tracking, while a new low-power mode extends the battery life of the latest Apple Watch to 36 hours. Plus, the Apple Watch Series 8 has crash detection with improved motion sensors for instant help when you might need it most. Whether you want a smartwatch for working out, taking calls from your wrist, or using third-party apps, this is the best smartwatch you can get now.
Best android smart watch
Best Android Smartwatch: Galaxy Watch 5
This year has seen the launch of several Android smartwatches based on Wear OS, but our absolute favorite is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. As the best smartwatch for Android, the latest generation Galaxy Watch has a new skin temperature reader, more scratch resistant display and longer battery life. These changes make what was already a great device that much better. Wearing OS 3 with Samsung’s skin also has more benefits, including Google Assistant and better interoperability with other Samsung devices. All of this, starting at just $279, makes the Galaxy Watch 5 an excellent value. If you own a Samsung smartphone, it’s the perfect accessory for you.
Best fitness tracker
Best Fitness Tracker: Fitbit Sense 2
Fitbit Sense 2 is an advanced fitness tracking smartwatch that helps track your mood with continuous EDA readings. The sensor monitors stress levels or heightened responses throughout the day, prompting the user to take action on mood monitoring with body response notifications. It also features a built-in skin temperature reader and tracks sleep, as well as heart rhythm notification via the ECG app, allowing you to spot possible signs of atrial fibrillation. If you’re looking for the best fitness tracker that looks like a smartwatch, this is our top pick.
The best running watch
Best Running Watch: Garmin Forerunner 265
The Garmin Forerunner 265 took first place for best running watch in our Tom’s Guide award thanks to its bright and beautiful AMOLED screen and advanced training metrics. The watch impressed us with its easy-to-use, lightweight design, 15-day battery life, and workout readiness score. The watch has many of the features usually reserved for more expensive watches in Garmin’s lineup and comes in two different sizes: the Forerunner 265 has a 1.3-inch display and the Forerunner 265S has a 1.1-inch display. This is a great little watch to keep on your wrist no matter what you’re training.
The best electric scooter
The best electric scooter: NIU Kqi 3 Max
The NIU Kqi 3 Max is the best electric scooter because it has it all: a powerful motor (900W peak), long range (up to 40 miles), and stylish looks. It took us everywhere we wanted to go – hills are no problem – and its huge headlight, 9.5-inch tires and dual disc brakes took care of our safety. The scooter app also lets you customize your ride and even lock and unlock it remotely. In the end, this scooter was as much fun to look at as it was to ride. For this, it won a Tom’s Guide Award for 2023.
The best electric bike
Best Electric Bike: RadPower RadRunner 3 Plus
RadPower RadRunner 3 Plus is a near-perfect electric bike that can do it all. Its versatile design can be customized with a huge assortment of seats, bags and baskets so you can tailor it to your exact needs, whether you’re taking the kids to school, going to the grocery store or both. . Plus, its powerful engine, low center of gravity, big tires, and suspension fork make all those rides super comfortable, too. Our reviewer liked this bike so much that he ended up buying one for himself. If that’s not an endorsement, then what is? RadPower RadRunner 3 Plus is hands down the best electric bike we’ve reviewed this year.
The best running shoes
Best running shoes: Nike Pegasus 40
In order for a shoe to win the title of “best running shoe” from our experts, it must be versatile, durable and comfortable. The Nike Pegasus 40 ticks those boxes. It was a close call between this and the Nike Invincible Run 3, which is also a brilliant everyday shoe. But ultimately, the Pegasus proved more versatile in testing. It has a good amount of React foam in the midsole for a light and snappy feel underfoot, without being too excessively elastic and makes you feel unstable when running. The Pegasus is a workhorse — you can wear it for a marathon, your first 5K, and pretty much everything in between.
The best yoga mat
Best Yoga Mat: Yogi Bare Paws Extreme Grip Yoga Mat
The Yogi Bare Paws Extreme Grip Yoga Mat is the best yoga mat you can get now. Our in-house PT loves this yoga mat so much that she now teaches all of her classes on it. How’s that for approval? The natural, eco-friendly, rubber design scores high on environmental credentials and provides an excellent grip that’s perfect for fitness classes from HIIT to hot yoga. The yogi-approved mat also wins Best Hot Yoga Mat. Design features include alignment cues to keep paws planted during class and thickness without compromising great floor contact, meaning you can lie down for a stretching session without losing balance during inversions.
Best workout app
Best workout app: Runna
Runna has made its way into the top running apps with its personalized run plans. Whether you’re training for your fastest 5K or your first marathon, there’s something for everyone in this app. The app itself is easy to use and hugely motivating, with sessions clearly marked each week along with helpful tips from coaches Ben Parker and Steph Davies. There’s the ability to switch between kilometres, miles and treadmill paces at a glance, to change your goal at any time and add strength training to your plan with the click of a button. Plus, the plan can sync seamlessly with your watch — all you need to remember to do is the sessions themselves. Our fitness editor used Runna for his latest marathon and crossed the finish line with a 14-minute PR.
The best treadmill
Best Treadmill: Peloton Tread
When it comes to the best home gym equipment, Peloton still offers one of the best connected home training experiences and after miles of testing, the Peloton Tread is still worthy of the top spot. The tread is cleverly designed, with a clean footprint and handy speed and tilt wheels on the arms. We were impressed with how easily it adapted to our living room during testing and how good it felt to run. Plus, the magic of Peloton lies in its classes, and there are hundreds of live or on-demand workouts to choose from. There’s no doubt about it: it’s an expensive investment, but if you use the treadmill regularly, we’d say it’s still cheaper than most gym memberships.
The best exercise bike
Best Exercise Bike: Wattbike Atom
We won’t sugarcoat it: The second-generation Atom Wattbike is expensive equipment, but it’s one of the best stationary bikes around if you’re looking to step up your workout. Designed for elite athletes, it’s like having an Equinox gym in your living room. It tracks your performance, power and technique with every pedal stroke, and we were blown away by how realistic the driving experience was. Unlike the Peloton, there are no built-in screens or ongoing extra fees, so you can use the app of your choice on the bike. We used Zwift to compete with friends and Apple Fitness Plus on days we wanted to switch to Taylor Swift.
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