Must-Have Workout Gear To Keep You Sweating Through 2021

With the perfect apparel, sneakers and workout accessories, you’ll maximize your fitness game in the New Year.

If 2020 is getting a reboot with the New Year, why not reboot your workout gear, too? With innovative new fabrics, technology and sports gear, it’ll be easy to follow through on your resolution to 2021 and upgrade your athletic apparel, keeping you fit and flexible throughout the New Year.

From the perfect shoe to a smart water bottle, we’re sharing 10 of our best must-have pieces of workout gear below.

1. Nike Flex Stride Running Shorts

Nike Flex Stride Men's 5" 2-In-1 Running Shorts
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Made with sustainable  materials, the Nike Flex Stride shorts utilize brand-new woven fabric to give room for breathability in high-sweat areas. With a soft inner lining, support is secured without being restrictive or restraining, and the 5″ inseam is ideal for running or lifting.

Shop the Nike Flex Stride shorts for $55 at Nike.com.

2. Surge Storm Training Device

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Upgrade your core strengthening techniques with the Surge Storm, perfect for at-home workouts. The cutting-edge device uses water as a form of resistance to challenge muscles, build stamina and offer 50 movement patterns to stimulate instability and bring your workout to the next level.

Shop the Surge Storm for $199.95 at RogueFitness.com.

3. Critical T-Shirt

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Key to any good workout is the right top, one which allows for movement without getting in the way—and this t-shirt gets the job done. Gymshark uses a slim-fit cut and sleek, straight hem to bring a minimalist top that is perfect for everyday, soaking up the sweat while keeping it cool.

Shop the Critical T-Shirt for $15 at Gymshark.com.

4. Nike Metcon 6 Training Shoe

Nike Metcon 6 Men's Training Shoe
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Available in bold color options with the signature Nike swoosh, the Metcon 6 is breathable and durable, allowing for full flexibility while keeping your feet cool. High-intensity workouts and heavy sweat sessions are made easier with the right shoe, giving stability and endurance to even the most rigorous of pushes.

Shop the Metcon 6 at for $130 at Nike.com.

5. Metal Vent Tech Half Zip 2.0

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Half-zips are a workout favorite: perfect for indoor layering or outdoor chilliness, they are the perfect piece for no-nonsense workouts. Lululemon’s half-zip is built for the task, made to be performed in and sweaty. With Metal Vent technology, the half-zip is designed for running and training, utilizing a slim-fit cut and no-chafing fabric to help you achieve your best workout.

Shop the Metal Vent Tech Half Zip 2.0 for $98 at Lululemon.com.

6. Activbody Activ5 Fitness System

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Workout anywhere with Activ5, a portable fitness system that connects to your training app and is your personal trainer for low-impact workouts. With various fitness levels and personalized tracking, each exercise is tailored directly to you and done on your time, in your space—the gym has never been closer.

Shop the Activbody Activ5 Fitness System for $129.95 at Apple.com.

7. Adidas Ultraboost 20 Shoes

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In 18 cool colors, the Ultraboost 20 shoes are supportive and flexible, bringing a sock-like fit to a performance-enhancing shoe. With cushioning and supportive rubber alongside knit fabric and stitched-in reinforcement, the sneaker is built to make every high-performance workout your best performance.

Shop the Ultraboost 20 Shoes for $180 at Adidas.com.

8. HidrateSpark

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The world’s smartest water bottle is the perfect workout buddy. A stainless steel vacuum keeps drinks cold and refreshing, while an LED smart sensor at the base glows to remind you to hydrate throughout the day and fuel yourself through your workout. Plus, it tracks your water intake for you via bluetooth and logs it in your Hidrate app, so you know just how much you’ve been sipping.

Shop the HidrateSpark water bottle for $59.99 at HidrateSpark.com.

9. Sunday Performance Jogger

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Athleisure has never been fresher, an with Vuori’s joggers, the transition from couch to gym is seamless. A wardrobe essential, these joggers are functional yet soft and stretchy, built with a short inseam for less extra fabric around the ankles and an elastic waistband zip pocket and moisture-wicking fabric for maximum comfort.

Shop the Sunday Performance Jogger for $89 at VuoriClothing.com.

10. Bose Sport Earbuds

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If you can’t workout without music, you need these earbuds. Made specifically for exercise, Bose’s earbuds have vibrant sound in a secure fit that won’t fall out during your exercise routine. Plus, they’re sweat and weather resistant and offer simple touch controls, so you don’t have any distractions from your workout with these hassle-free earbuds.

Shop the Bose Sport Earbuds for $179.95 at Bose.com.

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