Fitness Products
A vast array of fitness products is available to support your workouts, recovery, and progress to enhance physical activity and well-being. You might use equipment like treadmills, resistance bands or weights, workout footwear and clothing, nutritional supplements, and wearable technologies to help you get the most out of an active life. However, figuring out what products and supplements are truly helpful and which brands are best for you can help protect your budget while maximizing the benefits.
Common Questions & Answers
Dumbbells, kettlebells, resistance bands, yoga mats, and cardio machines like treadmills and stationary bikes are popular additions to workouts. During recovery time, the use of fitness trackers and supplements like protein shakes or creatine are also common.
They monitor activity levels and heart rate as well as following movement through GPS to help you track pace, time, and distance during runs. Many offer features like sleep tracking for a fuller picture of overall health.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates supplements differently than medications. Some are safer than others, different products vary, and certain supplements may interact with medications you currently take. Speak to a healthcare professional before use.
Hand weights and resistance bands are versatile, and yoga mats can help you stay comfortable on any surface. Jump ropes, exercise bikes, and treadmills can boost home-based cardio. However, many home workouts require no equipment at all.
Consider your goals, overall fitness, budget, and health considerations. Reviews help you understand which product suits your needs. If you have questions or doubts, consider speaking to a licensed physical therapist or personal trainer to guide you.

Scott Haak, PT, DPT, MTC, CSCS
Medical Reviewer
Scott Haak, PT, DPT, has been a member of the Mayo Clinic staff since 2000. Dr. Haak serves as faculty for the Sports Medicine Fellowship program at Mayo Clinic Florida. He is certified by the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) as a CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist), is a Certified USA Weightlifting Coach and Certified USA Football Coach, and possesses a MTC (Manual Therapy Certification) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
Haak is an exercise enthusiast and enjoys running, weightlifting, and sports performance training. He is the president and director of coaching of a youth tackle football organization, JDL Providence Football, and currently coaches high school football and weight lifting.

Allison M. Fout, PA-C
Medical Reviewer
Allison M. Fout, PA-C, has 20 years of experience as a Physician Assistant with a career rooted in orthopedic care. Since 2015, she has been a provider at Excelsior Orthopaedics in Buffalo, New York, specializing in sports medicine, joint replacements, fracture care, and a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
She works with patients across multiple age groups — from young athletes to aging adults — helping them recover function, reduce pain, and return to the activities they enjoy.
Her dedication to patient-centered care earns the trust of both her patients and colleagues. Beyond the clinic and operating room, she's involved in education and mentorship. She serves as a mentor to fellow clinicians and students alike and works as an adjunct instructor of orthopedics for the PA program at Daemen University, guiding and empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals as they develop their technical skills, knowledge, and confidence.

Reyna Franco, RDN
Medical Reviewer
Reyna Franco, RDN, is a New York City–based dietitian-nutritionist, certified specialist in sports dietetics, and certified personal trainer. She is a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and has a master's degree in nutrition and exercise physiology from Columbia University.
In her private practice, she provides medical nutrition therapy for weight management, sports nutrition, diabetes, cardiac disease, renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, food allergies, eating disorders, and childhood nutrition. To serve her diverse patients, she demonstrates cultural sensitivity and knowledge of customary food practices. She applies the tenets of lifestyle medicine to reduce the risk of chronic disease and improve health outcomes for her patients.
Franco is also a corporate wellness consultant who conducts wellness counseling and seminars for organizations of every size. She taught sports nutrition to medical students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, taught life cycle nutrition and nutrition counseling to undergraduate students at LaGuardia Community College, and precepts nutrition students and interns. She created the sports nutrition rotation for the New York Distance Dietetic Internship program.
She is the chair of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine's Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist Member Interest Group. She is also the treasurer and secretary of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, having previously served in many other leadership roles for the organization, including as past president, awards committee chair, and grant committee chair, among others. She is active in the local Greater New York Dietetic Association and Long Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, too.
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