Hampton Gel-Grip Urethane Dumbbells
If its looking its time to replace those rusty dumbbells you've had since your freshman year in college, you ought to take a look at Hampton's Gel-Grip Urethane Dumbbells. These weights have urethane wrapped handles that prevents your hand from moving during your workout and it doesn't collect bacteria like conventional knurled handles do. Link: $130-$740
Nike Clima-Fit Convertible Running Jacket
Nike's Clima-Fit Convertible Running Jacket is essential to your workouts whether its burning over 100 degrees or a cool 75. The jacket uses Clima-Fit which is a versatile material which is extremely breathable and wind and water resistant. It also has removable sleeves that can be stored inside the jacket's pockets when it heats up. Link: $100
Under Armour HeatGear Approach
Be sure to stay cool in the extreme temps inside UnderArmour's HeatGear Approach shirt. The shirt features HeatGear fabric to keep you cool and dry, odor control, strategic venting, and UPF 30+ protection from the sun. Link: $35
Suunto t6c
Suunto's t6c is one serious training tool, so serious that they've deemed the t6c a "sports laboratory on your wrist". The watch is capable of assessing EPOC (excess postexercise oxygen consumption") and Training Effect in real time with the kind of accuracy you would find in a real sports lab. The t6c works in conjunction with the included Comfort Belt to send accurate heart rate information to the watch. The watch is also compatible with "PODS" that tune your watch for specific sports like cycling or running and of course you get all the basic functions like a stop watch, lap times, and alarm. Link: $400
Menu Magnetic Dumbells
These are some of the most beautiful pieces of workout equipment you'll ever hold, they might even be too pretty for actual use. Menu's intertwined dumbells are crafted from polished stainless steel and each weigh 1KG so if you're planning to turn yourself into Mr. Olympia these probably aren't for you. Link: $200
TRX Suspension Trainer
The TRX Suspension Trainer isn't one of those gimmicky fitness fads that will end up collecting dust in your closet. It is a serious fitness tool that came into being because of a need from a group of Navy Seals looking for ways to stay in top form while on the field. The TRX Suspension Trainer revolves around the use of a heavy duty nylon webbed strap that can be anchored to any strong support structure — doors, fences, beams, trees, etc.. — And when mounted the system uses your bodyweight to generate resistance using a wide variety of available workouts to build strength and enhance your core. Link: $150-$450
Nike+ Sportband
Nike's Sportband lets runners who prefer to run without music, take advantage of the Nike+ experience with a device that displays all your pace, calorie, and distance stats on the band's display. The face of the Sportband also detaches and can be plugged into a USB port for sending date to the Nike+ website where you can track your progress. The Sportband will also work in conjunction with their new Nike+ Coach program that gives you your own online personal trainer who will help you build your own training programs and give you access to existing programs for marathon training as well. Link: $60
Nike Zoom SPARQ TR Elite
Nike is releasing a full line of high performance footwear, apparel, and equipment called SPARQ Training. Headlining the SPARQ line is their lightest training shoe, the Zoom SPARQ TR Elite. The SPARQ Elite uses a thinner Zoom Air cushion to get your feet closer to the ground for better response on the field. [$90]
Adidas Samsung miCoach
Adidas and Samsung working together to release a new electronic training system called, miCoach. miCoach uses a series of components such as a heart rate monitor and stride senor to collect and deliver fitness information to the miCoach Cell Phone which then provides personalized feedback based on your performance. [$TBD]
Power Plate
Used by a number of professional sports teams for a variety of workouts, Power Plate acceleration training utilizes Advanced Vibration Technology that allows you to have an effective workout session in a short amount of time. While the Power Plate optimizes workouts like push ups and situps, the Power-Plate also helps stimulate bone growth, dampens pain, and increases metabolism and blood circulation. [$4,500]
