This device not only
measures your heart
rate at your wrist
but also estimates
your VO 2 max and
lactate threshold.Garmin
Forerunner 735XT
BEST FOR
Your first triathlon
The Forerunner keeps things
simple: A couple of taps to the
button on the side connects
the GPS in seconds. Another
tap is all it takes to switch from
swimming to cycling mode (it’s
waterproof ) if you’re competing
in a tri. The substantial battery
life—up to 14 hours with GPS and
the HR monitor both running—
means it’ll still be going strong as
you cross the finish line.
$450, garmin.com
Lululemon
T.H.E. Short 11
Luxtreme Liner
BEST FOR
Sweat stormsWe’ve worn this pair
everywhere from
TRX classes to full
marathons to blazing-
hot yoga sessions.
The sweat-wicking,
four-way-stretch liner
is one of the few that
never chafed, and
the zippered pock-
ets kept our valuables
from spilling out.
$78, lululemon.comLalo Tactical
Maximus
BEST FOR
Crushing WODsDesigned by Gym
Jones trainer Bobby
Maximus, this train-
ing shoe is made for
heavy lifting and fast
sprinting. Vents dou-
ble as drainage holes,
so you can rinse them
out after a workout.
Some proceeds go
to the families of
first responders and
military KIA. $140,
lalotactical.comFitbit
Flex 2
BEST FOR
Tracking the basicsFitbit’s newest tracker
is easy to ignore, and
that’s a good thing. If
you want a flashy gad-
get that celebrates
your every step, buy
a smartwatch. The
’Bit’s waterproof band
tracks steps, distance,
calorie burn, and
how well you slept.
A single charge lasts
up to five days. From
$100, fitbit.comSuunto
Spartan Ultra
BEST FOR
Blazing new routesIt has 80+ sport
modes—including
running, hiking, and
skiing—preloaded,
and a battery that
runs for 26 hours even
with the GPS acti-
vated. Our favorite
feature, though, is the
heat-mapping tech
that lets you seek out
(or avoid) popular run-
ning or hiking paths.
$800, suunto.com10 TECH GUIDE 2017 MEN’S^ HEALTH