The Best Gear to Keep On Moving 💪

The best whey protein powder, water bottles, and more, in this week’s Sweethome newsletter. [View this email in your browser]( How is that New Year’s resolution to get back in shape panning out? Don’t worry—the path of fitness is rarely straight. Maybe you pushed too hard too fast and could stand to spend a little more time on your recovery with our [foam roller]( [protein powder]( and [water bottle picks](. Maybe you’re finally ready to introduce some weights to your routine, like a [kettlebell]( or some [dumbbells](. Or maybe you’re as ready as I am to finally get back outside and [get some running in]( or log some steps on a long walk. February is almost over and spring is right around the corner, but as always, any time is a good time to start making gains. —Casey Johnston [The Best Running Gear]( You can run while wearing just about anything, but that doesn’t mean you’ll have a good time doing it. After 90 hours of research and testing with the most passionate runners on our staff, [this is the running gear we’d recommend](. [The Best Foam Rollers]( There are hundreds of [foam rollers]( available—many similar, a few different. [Our pick]( is a basic, cheap model that gets the job done. [The Best Whey Protein Powder]( After a grueling sampling of [38 different preparations]( of protein powder, [Optimum]( passed our criteria for both taste and safety. [The Best Yoga Mats]( After testing almost a dozen new mats, [Lululemon’s The Reversible Mat 5mm]( was [everyone’s top choice]( due to its excellent traction, even during hot yoga. [The Best Water Bottles]( We’ve tested 54 water bottles over the past two years and concluded that there’s no such thing as one perfect bottle for everyone—but our research has resulted in [plastic]( [metal]( [insulated]( [glass]( and [collapsible]( bottle picks that will definitely please someone. No matter your preference, [we’ve got a bottle you’ll love](. [The Best Fitness Trackers]( We researched more than 35 fitness trackers and tested seven new models, and the GPS-equipped [Garmin Vívosmart HR+]( is the [most accurate and capable of the bunch](. [The Best Adjustable Dumbbells]( After almost three months of research and more than six weeks of personal and panel testing, we think the [Bowflex SelectTech 552s]( are the [best adjustable dumbbells for most people](. They are great for building muscle, but they stood out from the others because they are versatile enough to use in cardio workouts and circuit training. [The Best Kettlebell for Home Fitness]( After testing [five top-rated kettlebells]( for seven weeks, we found that the best kettlebell for home fitness is the [Metrixx Elite Precision E-Coat Cast Iron Bell](. It’s the most comfortable kettlebell we’ve tested, with a wider handle that makes it easier to grip with two hands, and a super-smooth finish that’s less likely to injure your skin over time. [The Best Wireless Exercise Headphones]( Despite some tough competition, the great-sounding, easy-fitting [JLab Epic 2]( remains the [best pair of Bluetooth exercise headphones](. [The Best Deals We Can Find]( Because we think we can make a small difference by being picky, here are [some great deals]( on solid pieces of gear. One of our favorites from this week: A rare price drop on a [whey protein powder]( we like, the sweeter-than-most Cellucor (in Molten Chocolate flavor). Updates and Other Stuff - We don’t do work unless it’s called for, helpful, and worthwhile. Sound like someone you know? [We’re currently hiring a Health & Fitness Editor, Baby Editor, and more](. Let’s be friends... [Like us on Facebook ]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Pinterest]( [Follow us on Instagram]( [Subscribe to our YouTube channel]( Getting this email for the first time? Subscribe to receive it weekly [here](. Copyright © 2017 The Sweethome (part of The New York Times Company), All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you signed up for Sweethome's weekly newsletter. Wait, you don't remember? Our mailing address is: The Sweethome (part of The New York Times Company) 142 Henry Street, 1W New York, NY 10002 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( | [update subscription preferences](