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Fall is the time of year when a lot of us get more active. The weather is starting to cool down a bit, making the idea of an after-work run outside seem pretty good after a stressful day cooped up in the office.
But what's the fun of working out the old fashion way when you can get tech gadgets involved? Besides the fact that gadgets are fun to use in general, the products on this list will help you keep track of your workouts, pump up your adrenaline, and keep you from losing your house key in the process.
Whether you're just starting a new healthy habit, or you're an old pro looking to push yourself just a little bit more, you'll find what you're looking for on this list.
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A fitness tracker
Fitness trackers have become very popular over the past few years, and for good reason. They're a fairly unobtrusive way to gather a lot of health data, which you can use to set goals and track your progress.
The most popular fitness band maker is FitBit. The company has a handful of different models on the market; out of everything they sell, though, we're going to continue to recommend the FitBit Charge HR for most people.
In addition to tracking your steps, the Charge HR also tracks your sleep, heart rate, and calories burned. It's only water resistant, so it won't be much help if you're into water sports, but if you keep your workouts landlocked you should be fine.
Fitbit Charge HR, $104.84, available at Amazon
Wired headphones
Wireless headphones are nice, but if you'd like to save some money and don't mind working out with a cable dangling, you should consider this exercise-friendly pair from KOSS.
We have an entire guide available for workout headphones, but these are the perfect bang-for-your-buck solution for workout headphones. They're small, sound alright, and more importantly, they're comfortable. There are more expensive and better sounding options out there, but if you're looking for a pair of headphones to throw in a workout bag, these will fit nicely.
Koss Fitclips Headphones, $14.97, available at Amazon
Bluetooth headphones
If you're looking for workout headphones without the hassle of a wire, we recommend checking out the Backbeat Fit headphones by Plantronics. They're sweatproof, have decent battery life, and sound better than a lot of Bluetooth headphones meant for working out.
They're earbuds, but instead of fitting inside your ear canal they rest on top of them. This lessens their bass response and increases the amount of ambient noise you hear, but that can be a good thing if you're going for a run in an area with a lot of cars.
If you want to hear more of our thoughts on these headphones, you can check out our full review of them here.
Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones, $74.24, available at Amazon
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