{"id":216619,"date":"2026-01-04T18:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T18:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/216619\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T18:00:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T18:00:06","slug":"make-these-3-fitness-equipment-upgrades-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/216619\/","title":{"rendered":"Make These 3 Fitness Equipment Upgrades for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The most difficult part of any workout is the first step. Of course, it\u2019s easier to motivate yourself if you have gear you can rely on to keep your body comfortable while you exercise. Instead of buying poor-quality sneakers, plastic water bottles<\/a> and cumbersome workout contraptions, we recommend investing in high-quality running shoes, reusable water bottles<\/a> and multifunctional fitness finds, like yoga mats<\/a> and resistance bands<\/a>. These tools can have a major impact on how you\u2019re feeling\u2014both physically and mentally\u2014and how often you exercise.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Read on for 22 of the most useful workout gadgets that are worth your money, all available at Amazon.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Editor-Recommended Fitness Gear for 2026\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Buy: Poor-Quality Running Shoes\u00a0
\n Buy Instead: High-Quality Sneakers\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Amazon<\/p>\n

Exercising can feel like an insurmountable task if you don\u2019t have the right gear. While a good workout should never feel easy, it should always be doable\u2014and high-quality running shoes<\/a> are arguably the most important tool to shift you from the \u201cI can\u2019t\u201d headspace to an \u201cI can\u201d attitude. Luckily, Amazon sells a range of popular sneaker brands\u2014including Asics<\/a>, Brooks<\/a> and Hoka<\/a>\u2014that will set you up for success in the gym and on the pavement. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re walking or running<\/a>, lifting or squatting, these trusted sneakers will keep your feet comfortable, so you can focus on your form.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Buy: Plastic Water Bottles\u00a0
\n Buy Instead: Reusable Water Bottles <\/p>\n

Amazon<\/p>\n

While we love the convenience of a plastic water bottle, a reusable water bottle is so much better for the environment and our bodies. Recent research indicates that microplastics could be disrupting our hormone levels<\/a>, causing inflammation and messing with our digestion<\/a>. Microplastics are so widespread that it\u2019s likely impossible to avoid them altogether, but it is possible to limit your exposure by swapping plastic water bottles for reusable ones. After combing through Amazon\u2019s digital aisles, we found Yeti<\/a>, Hydro Flask<\/a> and Stanley<\/a> bottles in a variety of sizes and styles for every type of workout.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Buy: Bulky, Single-Use Fitness Equipment\u00a0
\n Buy Instead: Multifunctional Fitness Gear\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Amazon<\/p>\n

Even small apartments can accommodate exercise gear if the pieces you buy serve multiple functions. Tools like yoga mats and resistance bands can be used for workouts and stretches, while adjustable dumbbells<\/a> offer all the perks of weightlifting without taking up too much floor space. An agility ladder<\/a> and ankle weights are also great choices that can be easily stored and used in so many ways.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The most difficult part of any workout is the first step. Of course, it\u2019s easier to motivate yourself…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":216620,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[565,134,111,139,69],"class_list":{"0":"post-216619","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-fitness","9":"tag-health","10":"tag-new-zealand","11":"tag-newzealand","12":"tag-nz"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216619","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=216619"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216619\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/216620"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=216619"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=216619"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=216619"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}