Health and fitness

Whether you're aging in place, recovering from an injury, learning about your body, or getting in shape, we've tested the latest equipment, clothing, and technology that can help keep you healthy. From yoga mats to smart bathroom scales, here's the health tech and fitness gear we recommend.

Cycling

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  • Two hybrid bikes, on from Jamis and one from Fuji, shown facing each other in front of a hilly landscape.

    The Best Hybrid Bike

    by Christine Ryan

    After riding more than a dozen hybrid bikes in hilly San Francisco, we’ve pegged the Marin Fairfax 1 as our favorite (and most affordable) bike for commuters.

  • All five of our picks for the best bike handlebar bag posed together in a group.

    The Best Bike Handlebar Bag

    by Sam Schild

    After testing dozens of bike handlebar bags, we’ve chosen six that can carry all your riding essentials, no matter where you’re headed.

  • A person shown standing infront of a brick wall holding a Dahon Mariner D8, our pick for the best folding bike.

    The Best Folding Bike

    by Amy Roberts and Duncan Niederlitz

    After 85-plus hours of pedaling, shifting, folding, and unfolding, we’re convinced that the Dahon Mariner D8 is the best folding bike for most commuters.

Exercise

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  • Five of our picks for the best gym bags, shown next to each other.

    The Best Gym Bag

    by Kit Dillon

    The KNKG Plus Duffel is a versatile, durable bag for most gym goers. We also have options for those who prefer other types of bags, such as totes and backpacks.

  • Different cleaning products with a microfiber cloth on top of a yoga mat.

    How to Clean a Yoga Mat

    by Ingrid Skjong

    Here’s how to keep your mat fresh, clean, and primed for your practice.

Medical supplies

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Personal care

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  • Our picks for electric toothbrushes, the Oral-B Pro 1000 and the Philips Sonicare 4100, shown alongside floss and a glass of water.

    The Best Electric Toothbrush

    by Nancy Redd

    We’ve tested 66 electric toothbrushes in hundreds of trials at the bathroom sink. The minimalist yet effective Oral-B Pro 1000 is our top pick.

  • Four of our top pick tampons from O.B. and Tampax.

    The Best Tampons

    by Nancy Redd

    Most tampons are the same, but some stand out. Tampax Pearl and Pure are our favorites with applicators; O.B. Pro Comfort and Organic are the best without.

Wearables

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  • Four smartwatches laid out on a pink background.

    The Best Smartwatch for Android Phones

    by Ryan Whitwam and Roderick Scott

    Smartwatches offer a good way to wrangle notifications and track activity. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch6 is the best option for Android users.

  • A selection of various apple watch bands of different colors and types, and an apple watch in the middle with a gray band.

    Apple Watch Bands We Like

    by Haley Perry

    Apple Watch bands can be expensive, but you don’t need to spend a fortune on an everyday watch strap—or even a nice leather one.

  • Our three picks for the best GPS running watch, set out flat side by side.

    The Best GPS Running Watches

    by Seth Berkman

    A dependable GPS running watch provides training-enhancing data. After putting thousands of miles on 37 different watches we recommend the Coros Pace 3.

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