Fitness Pros On The Workout Tech Items They Can't Live Without
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Omegawave
"I just recently started using the Omegawave. The technology is pretty exciting, it assesses your readiness for different types of training, so you can optimize the sort of training that you're doing at the right time. It breaks this down in easy to read detail in some pretty interesting areas — splitting it into the readiness of your central nervous system, your cardiac system and your metabolic readiness. For anyone who is interested in a more quantified approach to fitness that leverages data and technology, it's a great tool." —Colin Darretta, founder of WellPath
Omegawave Personal Subscription, $154.90 at Omegawave
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Polar Heart Rate Monitor
"I rely on my Polar Heart Rate Monitor for workouts and just going about my day. Being in the fitness industry and working with people who rely on me to provide them with the best training possible, I have found that it’s imperative to keep my own fitness levels in check. This is a daily item I cannot live without it!" —Kelly Lee, trainer at Grokker.com
Polar V800 Sports Watch with GPS, $519.95 at Polar
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tanya-b Leggings
"I'm absolutely in love with tanya-b leggings! From the moment I put them on, I feel confident, comfortable and am ready to rock. The expertly crafted legging results in a slimming and lifting fit, so you have your sleek, ideal shape. Whether I'm on the yoga mat, going out for a run or out on the town, these are my go-to leggings. The new line of tanya-b just launched this December 2014! My favorite is the green...green means GO!" —Caroline Klohs, Hot Power Yoga and PXT instructor at Pure Yoga
tanya-b Three-Quarter Legging, $89 at tanya-b
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Basis
"Get rid of that Fitbit — THIS watch is not only more attractive, but it tracks your heart rate and sleep without that cumbersome chest band. You NEED a heart rate monitor to accurately track your calories/fat burned." —Anna Kaiser, founder of AKT inMotion
Basis Peak Watch, $199.99 at Basis
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IPod
"My most important asset is my iPod for working out. My music and my playlists are super key and I don't use my iPhone, so that I can keep a large amount of music available. All music storage on one little mechanism. I would also recommend including the apps where you sign into classes — the MINDBODY app particularly." —Heather Lilleston, instructor at Yoga Vida
iPod Touch, $199 to $299 at Apple
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Dear Kate Yoga Pants
"This sounds nuts, but I can't live without these high-tech yoga pants. The crotch is designed to wick away sweat, so I don't get that guilty I-just-peed-my-pants look after teaching class." —Sadie Kurzban, founder of 305 Fitness
Dear Kate Yoga Pant (Full-Length), $128 to $158 at Dear Kate
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Jawbone
"My favorite workout tech item would have to be the Jawbone. I love that it tracks your sleep patterns and even vibrates to wake you up after a REM cycle to make sure you get your optimal amount of sleep. And as an athlete, I highly value my sleep!" —Emma Lovewell, fitness model and SoulCycle instructor
Jawbone UP24 Band, $99.99 at Jawbone
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Splits59 Raquel Classic Flared Tight
"I love my Splits59 Raquel workout pants. They are flattering on your backside, hold you in so there is no jiggle, non-see-through when bending over and offer moisture wicking properties for sweaty workouts." —Jennifer McCamish, owner of Dancers Shape
Splits59 Raquel Classic Flared Tight, $96 at Splits59
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Lululemon Tech Tank
"I love this new tank from Lululemon. Fantastic fit, super comfortable and really light. It feels like a second skin and is perfect for SoulCycle classes. It uses Silverescent technology, powered by X-STATIC, to inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria. I'm wearing this all the time right now!" —Nicholas Pratley, instructor at SoulCycle
Lululemon Get the Funk Outta Here Tank, $58 at Lululemon
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SoundCloud
"For me, a big part of a great workout is the music. To keep my playlist fresh, I love using the SoundCloud app. People post their own remixes of popular songs, so you can hear your favorites in a new way. My job has me on the go a lot, so it's great to be able to check out new music from wherever I am." —Jill Demarco, instructor at SLT
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Nike+ FuelBand
"I love my Nike+ FuelBand because it looks chic when I need to be dressed up, keeps time when I am teaching, helps motivate me to walk the extra block or two, take the extra class or even just lift up my son a few extra times a day to reach my fuel point goal!" —Lindsey Arotin, Core Fusion instructor at Exhale
Nike+ FuelBand SE., $99 at Nike
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Exerspy
"I climbed Mount Shasta with my sister last year and one of the coolest parts was checking my Exerspy data when we finished. I love being able to monitor my calories, sleep efficiency and my steps taken daily. It really helps me to figure out how much food I can eat to maintain my fitness goals. The Exerspy just takes a lot of the guess work out." —Amelia DiDomenico, personal trainer at Crunch Sunset
Exerspy, visit FitClub for more information
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Lacrosse Ball and Foam Roller
"The fitness item I cannot live without is my lacrosse ball and foam roller for recovery! They relieve muscle tightness by targeting trigger spots. These twin items played a major role in my recovery from my back injury!" —Akin Akman, instructor at SoulCycle
Neon Pink Lacrosse Game Ball, $2.50 at LacrosseBallStore.com; Foam Roller, prices vary, visit Amazon for more information
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Suunto Ambit3 Sport
"The Suunto Ambit3 Sport is the greatest piece of workout tech that I own. Its battery life is far superior to any other fitness watch on the market and it allows me to track my training progress with ease." —Robert Follett, fitness expert at Sport Chalet
Suunto Ambit3 Sport, $450 at Sport Chalet
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IPad
"One tech product I can’t live without is my iPad. I'm constantly watching videos, editing trailers and rearranging music on the go, and if I can’t get into class for a workout, I have my pick of many Physique 57 online workouts that I can do anywhere, anytime!" —Chad Levy, instructor at Physique 57
iPad Air 2, $499 to $699 at Apple
