I'm a Fitness Editor—Here Are My Favorite Labor Day Deals on Training Gear
I tracked down the best sales for leveling up your workouts.
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I HATE SHOPPING in person. There is no weekend activity that I dread more than having to go from store to store collecting bags, even when it’s the essentials. I’d much rather be hitting reps at the gym, running miles on the trail, doing laps in the pool, rolling on the BJJ mat, or anywhere else for that matter. For the most part, I know what I want before I buy it, either from previous experiences or by getting advice from someone whose opinion I respect.
That is one of the reasons I have come to rely on online shopping. It gives me the opportunity to pull the trigger on gear I’ve been looking forward to trying out or need to upgrade from previous models. There are some serious sales being dropped during Labor Day this year. I figured I'd share a few of my favorite picks for those who are looking to upgrade their home setups.
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Here’s a list of gear that I’ve tested, was impressed by, and recommend to anyone looking to level up their fitness game or preparing for marathon season. There are a lot of sales out there, but I’m big on these. Obviously, it's still early for Labor Day sales, and more may drop. When I see a deal I like, I’ll add it here.
Best Deal
Bowflex Results Series 552 SelectTech Single Dumbbell
Bowflex Results Series 552 SelectTech Single Dumbbell
I've been working out with these adjustable dumbbells since they first released, and there is no denying they are a huge improvement on past versions. The price point was reasonable before the sale, which is the reason they made our best dumbbells list.
I've never liked too much on my wrists, so in the past, I haven't had much success sticking with a fitness tracker. I would wear a heart rate strap on more intense cardio sessions but that's about it. That changed when Oura Ring hit the scene, which I wrote about here.
I like keeping track of my biomarkers, and being able to switch fingers keeps me from feeling too constrained. The data I collect from the app helps inform the training decisions I make throughout the week. I wrote about how this deal is the best one I’ve seen all Labor Day and I stand by that. The rings are already starting to sell out.
The price drop comes after the release of the Oura Ring 5, but if you’re looking to save a few bucks while getting all the same software, this is a good pickup.
The Clifton series has remained at the top of my lists for best walking shoes and best running shoes for years, with good reason. These Clifton 10s bring ultimate comfort while providing all the performance I need in my fully-stacked days as an on-the-go dad.
But you don’t have to be a dad to appreciate how easy they make the miles feel, and how they slip on with ease when you’re out to meet the crew or do a grocery run. These shoes are a winner, and at this price, you can’t miss.
This weighted vest has really helped me take my bodyweight workouts to the next level. I've had this piece for years, and it gets used no matter the season. This vest is much more comfortable than other options I've tried in the past.
During the winter, bundled up and wearing my REP Fitness Strata, I can make a lot out of a little amount of time. The design helps me stay cool during the summer months.
For this plate carrier, as for all others, you need to buy the plates separately, picking by which weight you would like to go with. For the best plates for this carrier, look at these from REP Fitness. I have both the 10- and 20-lb pairs. And conveniently, they are also on sale.
Renpho Active Thermacool 2
Renpho Active Thermacool 2
This new massage gun is a recent addition to our Best Massage Gun lists, because it is a very solid offering for the price, and also brings additional features that other guns at this price point don’t, like heat and cold. For the price, this is an excellent piece of recovery tech that the whole family can use.
CAP Barbell Coated Hex Dumbbell Weight Set with Vertical Rack
CAP Barbell Coated Hex Dumbbell Weight Set with Vertical Rack
Sometimes simpler is better, and it doesn't get much better than this compact set of hex dumbbells from CAP Barbell. These dumbbells have all the features that I look for: knurled handles for grip, rubber ends so that you can place them on the ground without damaging your floor, and a hex design so they don't roll away when you do.
Being a Fitness and Reviews Editor at Men's Health, it should come as no surprise that I've had a lot of pairs of dumbbells over the years. I especially like these, and bonus points for the convenient little rack they come with to keep them organized.
There's nothing I like better than working out outdoors, getting some endorphins and a little natural vitamin D. That includes running and bicycling on the road for hours, even if it's a bit crisp outside. You might have read our recent story about open-ear headphones, in which these headphones were featured.
No matter whether you live in the city or in the suburbs, it's dangerous to be on the street with noise-canceling headphones stunting your awareness. I like these Shokz OpenRun Pro 2s because I can keep listening to my training playlist while hitting the pavement.
Charles Thorp is the Fitness and Reviews Editor at Men’s Health, where he shares the best product recommendations in gym equipment, recovery tools, supplements, and more. Following an early life in athletics, Charles became a NASM-certified trainer and began writing programs alongside the most respected coaches in the world. Since entering the world of fitness content, Charles has had the opportunity to learn from and train alongside high performance individuals from the NFL, UFC, NBA, Formula 1, CrossFit, US Olympics, and Navy SEALs. When he’s not writing about training programs or gear, he can be seen at the gym or in the wild, putting them to the test.
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