Gear

Train Check

The Fitness Tools You Need for Spring

Over the next few months, you may feel the urge to wear less and less clothing. Our advice: follow your urges. But also, maybe work out a little bit, too. Herewith, a few things to help in your pursuit of health,wellness and defined rectus abdominis muscles.

YO, ADRIAN

Working Out Like a Pro Bowl RB

What You Want: The same power, agility and $96 million contract as Adrian Peterson.
What You Need: This iPhone app, which takes you through the exact workout routine Peterson used during his MVP season in 2012. BYO fullback.

BOXING DAY

A Punching Bag You Won’t Want to Punch

What You Want: To prepare for a title bout. Or a good excuse to put on the Rocky soundtrack.
What You Need: This good-looking leather speed bag that’s mounted on black powder-coated steel and walnut wood. It’s like art. That you can punch.

HURRY UP AND WEIGHT

A Personal Trainer for Your Wrist

What You Want: Ripped pecs. Chiseled traps. Just... all of the muscles.
What You Need: A solid dumbbell rack. And once it ships in June, this fitness tracker that measures your balance and explosive strength, and even automatically counts your reps as you lift. Because counting is exhausting.

OLD’S GYM

A Barbell That Belongs in a Museum

What You Want: The body (and/or mustache) of an old-timey strongman from the 1930s.
What You Need: This 80-year-old, 50-pound cast-iron barbell made by the godfather of weightlifting, Bob Hoffman. Maybe get a tetanus shot first.

SOCK YOU LIKE A HURRICANE

Socks. With a Brain.

What You Want: To finish a marathon. To finish half a marathon. To finish at least the first 10 minutes of a marathon.
What You Need: These socks, which possess woven-in textile sensors and an app that tracks your steps and coaches your running form. Assuming you don’t lose them in the laundry.