Take it from me: Getting yourself to the gym is tough. But whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, or improve your health, tech can help you reach your goals.
As PCMag's resident wearables expert, my gym bag is packed to the brim with gadgets designed to make my testing and workouts more useful. You don't have to go to these extremes, but take a peek into my bag and see what upgrades might work for you.
This article originally appeared on PCMag.com.
Fitbit Versa
Jabra Elite Sport Headphones
Polar H10 Chest Strap
Yamax Digiwalker SW-200
The Yamax Digiwalker SW-200 is my control pedometer to measure the step accuracy of other trackers. It's not nearly as high-tech (or expensive!) as the other stuff you'll find in my bag, but it's often used in clinical studies focusing on tracker accuracy. If it's good enough for scientists, it's good enough for me.
Apple MacBook Air
Adidas Studio 2 Duffel Bag
I've experimented with a lot of gym bags, and this one is my favorite. The Adidas Studio 2 Duffel Bag has a laptop sleeve and is big enough for an extra change of clothes, all my testing gear, toiletries, and a nice fluffy towel. It even has a separate compartment for shoes and sweaty workout gear.
Samsung Galaxy Watch
Anker PowerCore 13000
I don't always know how long it'll take me to get from the gym to the office. After all, a girl has to shower, dress, and make sure the data isn't borked before calling it a wrap. Depending on the device, a long testing session can do a number on its battery life. That's why I've got the PowerCore 13000 in my bag. It has two USB slots, so I can charge a couple devices at a time while I'm in the shower or commuting.