These are the best health and fitness products of 2023

The Lectric XP 3.0 is a comfortable, durable and powerful e-bike that’s great for any type of rider. Its motor is powerful enough for both hills and flat treks—most users can make multiple trips between recharges—and you can adjust the maximum speed if needed. The bike’s frame is rugged and the sturdy cargo rack is rated to carry 150 pounds. Additionally, the Lectric XP 3.0 is easy to fold and store for those with limited space. All in all, it’s a top performer you can’t go wrong choosing.

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The Fitbit Charge 5 is a great all-around fitness tracker that keeps tabs on your fitness, sleep, and stress. You can capture data of most of your stats like steps, distance, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels right from your wrist. The smartwatch also has features like text notifications and contactless payments.

It’s easy to track your exercise, as Fitbit lets you choose six exercise modes to quick-start from your wrist, and the app reinforces a sleep schedule with bedtime reminders and sleep analysis. For anyone looking to up their overall fitness and health, the Fitbit Charge series is for you.

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When it comes to exercise bikes, you can’t beat Peloton. The brand’s exercise programming is top notch and there are endless live and pre-recorded classes to choose from. The bike’s auto follow function allows you to match your instructor’s resistance without fiddling with any knobs or buttons, and its rotating screen makes it easy to take off-bike workout sessions. While Peloton displays all the metrics you could possibly want next to its famed leaderboard, you can customize your screen to hide the leaderboard if you find it overwhelming. Between Peloton’s classes and the bike’s quality, the Bike+ simply can’t be beat for spin workouts.

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Lululemon’s The Mat 5mm is everything you could want in a yoga mat. It may seem firm at first, but it proves to have just the right amount of cushion to remain comfortable under your joints without leaving you susceptible to wobbling out of tricky poses. The top side of the Mat is flat polyurethane while the base is made of texturized natural rubber, so you can choose which surface you prefer. Both sides provide excellent grip, even during sweaty hot yoga classes.

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The Bowflex SelectTech 552s are an easy way to save floor space and money when building up your home gym. They range from 5 to 52.5 pounds—they adjust in 2.5-pound increments until they reach 25 pounds and 5-pound increments thereafter—making them a great option for a variety of exercises and experience levels. They’re exceptionally easy to adjust and rerack, and the handles are easy to grasp and remain grippy as you sweat through your workout. For both beginners and those more experienced in strength training, the 552s are a superb option.

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For an everyday rower you’ll look forward to using, check out the Hydrow Wave. This model is a more compact version of our best upgrade pick, the Hydrow Rower, but we think the Wave is the best option for most rowers.

Despite being smaller in size, this rower doesn’t sacrifice quality. Its seat moves smoothly, the screen never wobbles, and its handle is grippy and secure. On top of that, Hydrow produces some of our favorite exercise programming. Instructors teach classes while actually rowing around the world, so you feel like you’re on the water with them. And classes have different focuses—some ramp up your speed, some use HIIT, some workshop your form—so you never get bored. For beginners and experts alike, the Wave is an excellent choice.

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As our tester said when she first used the NordicTrack Commercial 1750, it’s the whole package. The speed ranges from 0.5 to 12 miles per hour (mph) and the incline ranges from -3% to 15%—it’s one of the few treadmills we’ve tested that goes downhill. It has a spacious belt that allows you to move freely, and a springy yet firm deck that remains sturdy during high-speed sprints and high incline treks. NordicTrack’s exercise platform, iFit, has excellent running, walking, and hiking programming to get you motivated but you can enjoy using the treadmill on your own in manual mode too.

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The Theragun Elite is a stellar massage gun that quickly relieves sore muscles. Its triangular handle is comfortable to grasp and allows you to maneuver the gun with ease. On top of that, it has five speed settings and comes with five attachments so you can customize your massage. Therabody also has a smartphone app that includes preset warm-ups and cool-downs, as well as massage routines for conditions like “tech neck” or carpal tunnel.

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