Exercise Tech to Really Get You Moving

People ask me all the time about exercise tech. Do I have any tools, gadgets, gizmos, or devices I’m using or would recommend? After all, the world of fitness tech has exploded. There are things you can strap on, attach to your body, loop around your wrist, or wear on your finger that all claim to make getting fit easier and more enjoyable (and more trackable). I don’t see the point. If I ever need a device to tell me if I had a great workout or if I’m sleepy or not, it’s time to throw in the towel.You can spend $1000 on a smartwatch with a $30 a month subscription fee plus Strava, plus Peloton workout subscription, plus the new model every year, plus the smart ring, plus the heart rate variability monitor, plus the meditation app subscription to help you get that HRV back up… or you could spend good money on a high-quality piece of equipment that will last forever and make training enjoyable again.These are my picks.Maybe it’s a kayak. Maybe it’s a standup paddle board. Maybe it’s a surfboard or windsurfing rig. Most people reading this will have some level of water access—and I urge you all to avail yourselves of it. There’s nothing quite so Primal and human as traversing a natur...