The best new fitness tech we're most excited about

While it may look like your standard, floor length mirror — the Mirror is way more than that.

The concept of the Mirror(opens in a new tab) is brilliant — take boutique fitness classes in the comfort of your own home. 

After turning the Mirror on via the connected app, users can choose on-demand fitness classes or stream them live. In addition to one’s own reflection, users can see their instructor and other members as they take barre, boxing, cardio, Pilates, strength, stretch, and yoga classes.

This kind of high tech gear doesn't come cheap though — at nearly $1,500, there's also a $39 per month subscription fee that'll get you access to all the classes. If you can pony up the initial cost for the device though, that's pretty affordable and cheaper than most monthly gym fees. For someone who doesn't live near many gyms, or for someone who loved Classpass(opens in a new tab) when it first hit the scene but is now ready for the next big thing, then Mirror(opens in a new tab) is where it's at.

Fitness mirrors and connected fitness systems like the Mirror, Tonal, and Tempo have been all the rage for the last few years, but there's a barrier to entering the connected fitness hive — the price. These systems cost a minimum of $1,400, but the new Tempo Move(opens in a new tab) brings the same features in a smaller, cheaper package. Instead of getting a bulky mirror that needs to be wall mounted, you'll be able to use your phone, TV, and Tempo's smart weights to get the signature Tempo workouts for under $500. Your phone acts as the smart sensor, tracking reps, giving form feedback, and offering tips for optimizing your lifting. The Tempo move is also frequently on sale for $395, making it even more price-accessible.

Adjustable dumbbells are better than a normal set of weights in pretty much every way: They save space, are often cheaper than a full set, and offer a wide variety of weights. The NordicTrack iSelect dumbbells(opens in a new tab) take all those great features and add on Alexa voice control for a smarter workout.

Simply ask Alexa to add or subtract your desired weight, and you'll be able to lift without having to manually adjust anything (although there is a digital knob on the base if you want to adjust that way). Alexa will also call out how much weight you're lifting as it goes up and down, so you'll always be in full control of your workout. There's also a safety lock feature that ensures only authorized users are controlling the dumbbells.

If you're interested in in-depth data on your sleep and recovery tracking, you won't find a better wearable than the Whoop 4.0(opens in a new tab). The latest Whoop model uses sensors to measure your heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature and more to assign you a daily activity strain score, assess your sleep quality, and see how good your recovery is. You'll also fill out a questionnaire each day that helps you see how different aspects of your day to day life (like alcohol and stress) impact your overall recovery. All of these factors are measured together to give you am overall daily recovery score, which you can then measure against other days in the app.

While the Whoop 4.0 doesn't have a screen and won't give you text or call notifications like other smart watches, it shines in the ridiculous amount of data and graphs available in the app. This is the wearable to get if you're serious about improving your sleep, working towards lofty fitness goals, or if you're just a serious data nerd.

The Whoop 4.0 is priced with a monthly membership, so while you don't technically have to pay for the device itself, you'll have to pay $30 per month for as long as you use it.

We’ve long known that there’s more to the story than the simple number on the scale, seeing that muscle weighs more than fat and variables like water weight can lead to fluctuations. 

That’s why the Withings Body+ scale(opens in a new tab) is such a smart innovation — it tracks things like fat mass, muscle mass, and water to give you a better sense of your body composition at any given weigh-in. Also equipped with the capability to store eight different user profiles, the Withing Body+ scale is great for tracking the stats for your entire family. Another cool feature is the mode for tracking pregnancy, which offers obstetrical advice and a personalized tracking system to measure healthy weight gain. (Of course, as with any health program, be sure to check in with your doctor too.)

Check out our full breakdown of the best smart scales.

Remember when your idea of staying healthier at work was a simple standing desk? 

The Deskcise Pro(opens in a new tab) makes that look like child’s play without costing you the hefty price of the trendy “treadmill desk” alternative. A simple standing bike that comes equipped with a detachable desktop, the Deskcise Pro allows you the freedom of movement from the comfort of your living room or home office. (You can also purchase the bike sans desk if you already have an elevated tabletop surface you intend to use.)

Available in two color options, the Deskcise Pro is easy to assemble and can even be wheeled from room to room.

Sometimes it can be hard to get motivated, causing you to hop off the treadmill or put down the weights sooner than intended. Aaptiv(opens in a new tab) aims to change that. 

Offering more than 3,000 audio workouts from 25 expert trainers, this app is a good choice for fitness buffs who used to find Richard Simmons’ encouragement truly motivating.

With new classes added every week, it's a great option for people who get bored quickly — plus there's a 7-day free trial so you can test it out before you fully commit. There are also training programs for competitive runners looking to prep for long-distance races like 10Ks, marathons, and half marathons. Be warned though — if you've never really worked out before, then this isn't the place to start. Aaptiv reviews indicate that positioning descriptions may be too fast for those new to working out or unfamiliar with certain terms.

If you're curious about other apps like this, check out or full list of the best online fitness apps and digital coaches.

Want to make sure you're drinking enough water? There's an app-enabled water bottle for that.

Using a connected app and LED lights to remind you that it’s time to drink more water, the Ozmo Active Smart Water Bottle(opens in a new tab) helps you start on the most baseline necessity for being healthy. Far more advanced than other systems for hydration tracking, the Smart Bottle will adjust hydration goals based on your level of activity. 

Available in six fun colors, the Ozmo smart bottle syncs with your Fitbit, Apple Health, and other apps and devices. Make sure to drink up though — some reviews say that sensors only detect volume changes of 2 ounces and up, so small sips may not register.