Your workouts have evolved since 2002, so why are you still using old exercise gear? Ditch those ratty shin-length shorts and frat T-shirt. Style and stench concerns aside, they can't compete with cutting-edge compression gear, which can delay fatigue and reduce your risk of injury.
And that cheap sports watch you've been using to track circuits? Pure Mickey Mouse next to a smart timer that can streamline your intervals.
Add these five new items to your gym bag, and your workout woes will be history.
(For more activewear ideas, check out these Sporty Styles You Can Wear Outside the Gym.)
The first tracker to focus exclusively on strength, Push logs your entire workout, analyzing the force, power, and speed of each repetition to help you select the ideal weight for every move.
$189, pushstrength.com
Place these foam-topped plastic sliders under your hands or feet to ease the impact on your joints and add challenge to classic moves like pushups and lunges.
$30, valslide.com
Program up to 25 intervals; a beep or vibration tells you when to work and rest. Unlike your phone, it's sweat- and impact-resistant.
$28, gymboss.com
A grip enhancer can help you crank out more reps, according to researchers at the University of Alabama. If your gym doesn't allow chalk, try this stuff instead.
$10, liquidgrip.com
Compression gear can help reduce muscle soreness and fatigue. Slip these on before you work out to boost athletic performance and to speed recovery from a tough session.
$100 (top), $90 (bottom); 2xu.com
Original article and pictures take www.menshealth.com site
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