4GB Walkman Sports MP3 Player
$79.97 (on sale from $99.99), www.sony.com
Not only can these earphones go up to six feet underwater, but when fully charged, they are playable for up to eight hours. The 4GB storage space holds up to 900 songs, and the simple design brings comfort and ease to users.
Bombas Socks
$9, www.bombas.com
Bombas socks are unique in that they are built specifically for athletic performance and designed in a way to ensure comfort and quality. While they boast a snug fit and thin material, one special aspect to these socks is the blister tab. The tab protects the heel and distributes pressure, leading to less soreness. For each pair of Bombas socks sold, a pair is donated to those in need. Nearly 300,000 socks have been donated.
NatureBox
$19.99/month, www.naturebox.com
NatureBox sends users a box of healthful and delicious snacks every month. There are more than 100 different options to customize your NatureBox, and the company even sends out one free sample box that comes with five of its most-loved snacks.
Adidas miCoach SMART RUN Watch
$400, micoach.adidas.com/smartrun
This watch is not for coach potatoes. Runners who wear SMART RUN will receive coaching information and performance metrics including GPS-based speed, distance stride rate, route and heart rate. Can’t exercise without your tunes? SMART RUN also features a wireless music player.
Nite Coaster
$20, www.nitecoaster.com
For those who like to stay hydrated all through the night, this battery-operated coaster will automatically illuminate your glass with just the wave of a hand. After a short period of time, the coaster will shut itself off, and users can resume their slumber.
Yonanas Maker
$49.99, www.yonanas.com
The Yonanas machine boasts one of the most healthful ways to enjoy a frozen dessert. After putting frozen fruit through the machine, users can enjoy a frozen yogurt-type product without any added milk, juice or yogurt. The machine comes with a recipe book.
Kodak PIXPRO SP1 Action Camera
$199, www.kodakcamera.jkiltd.com
This two-time VIP-award winning camera captures all of life’s action. The camera is waterproof (up to 32 feet), shockproof and freezeproof. It also features HD videotaping as well as wireless connecting capabilities.
Gymboss Classic Timer
$19.95, www.gymboss.com
This interval timer, available in 11 colors with three different finishes, keeps track of daily workouts. The device features a stopwatch function in addition to a regular clock.
Hamilton Beach Personal Blender
$19.99, www.hamiltonbeach.com/personal-blenders.html
The single-serve blender is inexpensive and convenient for those who want their smoothies on the go. The container can also be used as a travel cup, which minimizes cleanup and provides perfect one-person portions.
PUSH Band
$189, www.trainwithpush.com
The PUSH Band, compatible with Apple and Android phones, uses velocity-based training to measure strength training exercises with power (measured in watts) and velocity. With the companion phone app, PUSH Assist, users can access feedback about exercises they performed. Training focuses include strength, speed, hypertrophy, power and muscular endurance. The band is water-resistant and sweat-wicking.
ResMed S+ Sleep System
$149.99, www.mysplus.com
This system analyzes your sleep, monitoring breathing and movement by detecting upper body movement. Because the S+ uses low-power radio waves for measurement, you don’t have to wear any bracelets or bands. View sleep charts on your phone via the S+ on the ResMed app, available via Apple and Android.
Garmin Vívosmart
$169.99, www.garmin.com
Combining the best qualities of a fitness tracker and a smart watch, the Vívosmart tracks steps, calories burned, distance and time of day. The band also vibrates when your smartphone receives calls, texts and emails – and when you’ve been inactive for an hour.
