GoKawiilThe Cross Training Peloton Bike Plus is my go-to if you’re a Peloton fan. CNET/Giselle Castro-Sloboda
Using the right fitness and wellness tech can help you to achieve your goals and also help with recovery. As CNET’s resident fitness expert, I’ve tested everything from the best treadmills to smart rings and smart home gyms. As great as some of these products are, there are a few I keep coming back to — and recommending to friends and family. If it’s in your budget and you’re looking to upgrade or improve your workout routine, there are some gadgets I recommend investing in. These are the pieces of tech that you may want to consider to step up your workout and recovery game.
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1. Hyperice Normatec Go Boots
The Normatec Go compression boots are TSA-friendly and compact enough to fit in a backpack. Hyperice
The Hyperice Normatec Go compression boots are ideal if you want to recover on the go after a tough workout. These are TSA-friendly so you can travel with them in a carry-on bag or in your gym bag. As a petite woman, the standard Normatec legs tend to be too big on me, so I like that these compression boots are short enough to target the calves. I’ve found it helpful to use them after a run and tough leg day. These are also easily rechargeable and have a 3-hour battery life.
Hyperice Normatec Go $380 at Hyperice
2. Apple Watch Series 11
The Apple Watch Series 11 is the newest Apple Watch to hit the market and it has some unique upgrades. Vanessa Hand Orellana/CNET
Although I haven’t had a chance to test the Apple Watch Series 11, I am familiar with the brand and am a loyal Apple Watch owner. The latest version of the Apple Watch has upgraded features like FDA-cleared hypertension alerts, a longer battery life, sleep score and a more scratch-resistant screen. CNET Lead Writer Vanessa Hand Orellana reviewed the smartwatch and said the Series 11 felt like picking up where she left off from the last Apple Watch iteration. Although the Apple Watch already tracked sleep, this is the first time you’ll get quantifiable data that follows clinical guidance to grade your quality of sleep based on sleep duration, bedtime and interruptions.
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