Awesome Fitness

One of the best pieces of gear to bring with you hiking, camping, fishing, or hunting is a GPS-capable device. And when you’re traveling light, a GPS watch is ideal. Everyday Carry picked eight of their favorite models, each capable of tracking your location and activity, with some packing weather, altitude, and health sensors.

Maker Handy Geng was tired of being unproductive while sitting in traffic, so he got the idea to modify an old minivan and turn it into a gym on wheels. The driver and passengers can all work out at the same time, and the energy they generate powers the van’s drivetrain. Turn on captions.

Unlike narrow, rectangular mats, Manduka’s round mats encourage a 360º range of motion in your personal space. They feature soothing geometric patterns printed onto an absorbent microfiber top layer. A rubber core and base prevents slipping and modest padding. Measures 59″ across and 3mm thick.

We’ve seen some unusual form at the gym, but this guy takes his workouts to a whole different level. We watched in both shock and awe as this powerful athlete turned himself into some kind of jumping spider while doing high-energy push-ups. We want to see the rest of his routine now.

Exercise rowers that use water resistance provide the most realistic feedback. But they take up a lot of space. The Kingsmith WR1 has a folding rail system that stacks, so it takes up significantly less space when not in use. Its glass fiber paddle and special carriage gliders are designed for smooth and steady operation.

The TRX Pro4 Yoga Bundle is a 3-piece set with everything needed for better yoga practice. Its handled bands are a big help when moving from yoga pose to pose; the lines on the non-slip Suspension Training Mat gauge progress; and padded TRX Yoga Block support moves from Crescent Lunge to Camel.

After a long and exhausting exercise session, you deserve a nice cold beer, don’t you? Keep your workout going every time your raise these drinking glass dumbbells from Gemsho Glass. Each dumbbell holds up to 25 oz. of your favorite brew. Sold in a set of two.

This studio-quality fitness bike offers 32 resistance levels, a competition-grade seat, and dual-sided pedals which can accept clips or toe cages. Its seat and handlebars are adjustable, and it has a built-in device holder for use with fitness apps. Enter code ECHELON for $200 off in The Awesomer Shop (limited time offer).

Power Plate Pulse is a deep-tissue massage gun that packs a punch. With six vibration intensity levels, a 6-hour battery life, and six attachments, it optimizes muscle prep, stimulates blood flow, speeds recovery, and reduces germs with an antimicrobial coating. It’s lighter than its predecessor and quieter than most.

Upgrade your daily workout routine with this space-saving dumbbell set. With the pull of a lever, each dumbbell can be adjusted in 2.5 lb. increments up to 15 lb. The set includes two adjustable dumbbells and a storage dock. Save 33% in The Awesomer Shop.

These Japanese-import G-SHOCK MOVE watches have a transparent case with an underlying splash of purple or orange. They connect with a smartphone to track running distance, speed, pace, and calories burned. They’re shock- and water-resistant, and a Super Illuminator LED backlight ensures readability in any light.

If we can get in a workout once or twice a week, we feel pretty good about ourselves. But these senior fitness show-offs in Beijing, China clearly have been building their strength and balance on the regular for decades. That guy with the sideways pull-ups, whoa.

Rowing is a great way to get a full-body workout, but you can’t always get out on the water. The GoRowinGo machine replicates the movements and resistance of a real crew boat, complete with natural sounds from its water wheel. An LCD screen provides feedback on distance, calories burned, number of strokes, and more.

Keep in shape every day with this complete jump rope fitness system. The rope’s aluminum handles, double ball-bearing pivots, and quick-switch cable are designed for durability, and you can adjust the weight of the handles in seconds. The free Velites training app includes video tutorials and over 1000 training programs.

We’re always looking for affordable, portable, and stowable fitness solutions. The TRX Bandit is a hero that makes resistance band training more effective. Its ergonomically designed handles snap onto strength bands (four are included) so users can grip better and focus on form. Includes a seven-day trial to TRX Training Club.

Always wanted a chiseled jawline? Change your face by building its muscles. You might look silly using the Jawzrsize, but your jaw, neck, and face muscles will thank you for it. The set includes four silicone exercisers that can help work muscles and improve blood flow. Available for a limited time from The Awesomer Shop.

Level up your home gym with the portable TRX Home2 System. The gym-in-a-box provides the tools for resistance training, and lets you personalize exercises for a total-body workout. Straps with adjustable foot cradles anchor to doors, rafters, beams, fence poles, and almost anywhere outside. The TRX App offers audio coaching.

Like many of us, inventor Handy Geng wants to keep in shape. To help control his diet he built another completely over-engineered solution – a refrigerator encased in a steel frame, and held shut with a gear mechanism that demands an upper-body workout to access its contents.

Whether you’re an athlete or just spend lots of time standing, your legs are bound to be sore at the end of the day. This therapeutic leg massager system uses a combination of air compression and heat to help relieve pain, increase blood flow, and decrease inflammation in your thighs, calves, and feet.

Improve your fitness and health with this series of online courses, including lessons on core stability, building muscle, diet and nutrition, martial arts exercises, and even tuning your memory and focus. Pay what you want, and beat the average price to get all seven courses The Awesomer Shop.

Up your personal fitness with OpenFit’s live and on-demand workouts. This 3-year subscription gives you access to a mix of fitness programs, challenges, a nutrition tracker, and a meal planner. Whether you’re into cardio, strength training, yoga, Pilates, or barre, there’s something for you. Save 30% in The Awesomer Shop.

Upgrade your exercise room with a wall-mounted storage shelf from Cziomek Design. Each handmade unit offers cubbies for organizing weights, blocks, towels, and other gear, as well as hanging locations for cycling shoes. This particular design is made from PVC Royal Boards so they’re easy to clean and won’t wear.

This bargain smartwatch provides fast and easy access to activity and health data like steps, calories burned, distance traveled, heart rate, and sleep habits. It connects via Bluetooth to Android and iOS devices, and runs for up to 10 days on a charge. Save 60% in The Awesomer Shop.