Fitness Forever

Ready to future-proof your workouts? These award-worthy devices, sneakers, dumbbells, leggings, wearables, and more keep fitness fun, fresh, and a sustainable part of our lives.

- By Addison Aloian

Having a consistent, keep-coming-back-toit fitness regimen isn't just about adding years to your life; it's about adding life to your years. (Read that again!) The goal is simple: Stay strong, agile, and motivated well beyond your 20s and 30s. Picture running a marathon at 50, mastering pilates reformer workouts at 60, and hitting a new deadlift PR in your 70s.

For the 2026 Women's Health Fitness Awards, we're celebrating longevity—and offering the tools that will help you build a sustainable fitness routine. Every year, we test hundreds of fitness products, and this list represents the gear that fuels our collective commitment to and appreciation for an active life. We also tapped leading experts in the longevity space who are flipping the narrative on what it means to live longer and stronger, and their top recommendations ensure these picks (and the people who use them!) stand the test of time.

Home Gym Wins

BEST KETTLEBELLS

Iron Bull Strength Kettlebells, Powder Coat

These cast-iron bells are smooth enough for you to rotate without losing your grip. And while most KBS are labeled only in kilograms, these are also engraved with pounds, making it quicker and easier to grab the right weight mid-sweat. (From $45, ironbullstrength.​com)

BEST HEAVY