Smart muscles, anyone? Brilliant gadgets to make your fitness regimen fun

A good workout requires some ‘add-ons’ – songs, smartwatches or apps - to make exercise fun. We list five smart options to go with your fitness regimen.

Smart water bottle
A bottle with Bluetooth connectivity, or a bottle that ‘self-cleans? These might be useful for fitness freaks. Hidrate Spark (priced at Rs 10,999) is a smart water bottle that glows when it wants to remind you to take a sip. It can be connected via Bluetooth to track your water intake. The Phillips Water GoZero (priced at Rs 7,999), another smart one, comes with V-C LED technology to clean and disinfect your bottle every two hours.

Time to track
A smartwatch is now a must for fitness enthusiasts. If you have an iPhone, go for the Apple Watch SE (you get the best of Apple at Rs 29,999). If you want a basic smartwatch, then the Realme Watch 3 Pro (Rs 4,999) is a good option. You can also opt for Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (available at Rs 10,999) as it syncs nicely with all Android phones. If you are into outdoor activities, then the Garmin Venue Sq 2 (Rs 27,990) is the perfect piece.

Hit those ‘tracks’
Finding the right pair of headphones can be a challenge and depends on the ecosystem you are in. The AirPods Pro (Rs 26,990) offers water and sweat resistance and is ideal for iPhone users. The Sony WF-SP800N (Rs 12,290) has an IP55 rating, making it sweat, water and dust resistant. They also fit comfortably. OnePlus Buds Pro (Rs 9,999) is another good option for those who have an Android phone.

Apps to keep fit
Nike Training Club is a free app to keep track of your fitness activity. It gives you workout options ranging from 20 minutes to an hour. Strava (free to use with in-app purchases starting from Rs 190 per month) is another good option for running, cycling and other activities. Strava syncs with most devices — phones, smartwatches, heart rate monitors — and can record all performance metrics.