To become a better runner, of course you need to clock time on your feet. But that’s not the only way to improve. Building strength and endurance off the road, along with prioritizing recovery, eating foods that fuel you, and simply moving more throughout the day all support your pursuit of a PR and more efficient miles—not to mention enhance your health. That’s why we test the best tools out there to optimize the training you do when you’re not wearing your running shoes. Here, the best picks for a performance boost.


home gym
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Best Training Shoe
Free Metcon 4
Nike Free Metcon 4
$130 at Nike$120 at Dick's Sporting Goods$120 at Nordstrom
Best Treadmill
7.0 AT Treadmill
Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT Treadmill
Best Under-Desk Treadmill
2-in-1 Under Desk Treadmill
Urevo 2-in-1 Under Desk Treadmill
Best Connected Strength Device
Guide
Peloton Guide
Best At-Home Class Experience
Studio
Lululemon Studio
Now 33% Off

recovery
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Best Recovery Shoe
Ora Recovery Shoe 2
Hoka Ora Recovery Shoe 2
Best Recovery for Toes
Gel Toe Splay
Naboso Gel Toe Splay
Best Foam Roller
High-Density Round Foam Roller, 36 Inch
Amazon Basics High-Density Round Foam Roller, 36 Inch
Best Compression Therapy
Normatec Go
Best Massage Gun
R1 Percussion Massage Gun
ROLL Recovery R1 Percussion Massage Gun

apps
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Best for Run Workouts
apple fitness
Apple Fitness+
Best for Personal Training
future app
Future
Best for Yoga and Pilates
glo
Glo
Best for Strength and HIIT
nike training club
Nike Training Club
Best for Meditation
yoga wake up
Yoga Wake Up

wearables
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Best for In-Depth Stats
Venu® Sq 2
Garmin Venu® Sq 2
Best Recovery Tracker
Ring Gen3
Oura Ring Gen3
Best for Easy Integration
Watch Series 8
Apple Watch Series 8
Best Budget-Friendly Fitness Tracker
Inspire 3

nutrition
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Musical Mango (12-Bar Box)
Jambar Musical Mango (12-Bar Box)
The OG PB&J (12 Pack)
Kram The OG PB&J (12 Pack)
Superfood Energy Bites (10 Bites)
Snacks for Wellness Superfood Energy Bites (10 Bites)
Now 50% Off
Green Pea Snack Crisps (12 Pack)
Harvest Snaps Green Pea Snack Crisps (12 Pack)
Mini Waffles (5 Pack of 9)
Evergreen Mini Waffles (5 Pack of 9)
Organic Plant-Based Protein Bars (12-Bar Box)
Aloha Organic Plant-Based Protein Bars (12-Bar Box)
Clusterbucks (6 Pack)
Lil Bucks Clusterbucks (6 Pack)
Electrolyte Packet (16 Count)
DripDrop Electrolyte Packet (16 Count)
Electrolyte Drink Tablets (4 Pack)
Nuun Electrolyte Drink Tablets (4 Pack)
Now 31% Off
Fuel₂O (Bag of 25 Servings)
Gnarly Fuel₂O (Bag of 25 Servings)
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Mallory Creveling
Deputy Editor, Health & Fitness

Mallory Creveling, an ACE-certified personal trainer and RRCA-certified run coach, joined the Runner's World and Bicycling team in August 2021. She has more than a decade of experience covering fitness, health, and nutrition. As a freelance writer, her work appeared in Women's Health, Self, Men's Journal, Reader's Digest, and more. She has also held staff editorial positions at Family Circle and Shape magazines, as well as DailyBurn.com. A former New Yorker/Brooklynite, she's now based in Easton, PA.