1. Best pedometer: ThinQ pedometer. Sportline’s credit card–size step-counter tucks into your purse or pocket to tally your daily paces and the calories you burn. And it comes in lime green, blue, and orange. ($29.99)

2. Best reflective device/light: Nite Ize Flashflight SpotLit L.E.D. Carabiner Light. Calling all night owls. Clip the lightweight, water-resistant light on your bag’s zipper, your bike, or even your dog’s collar, and you’ll stay safe on evening walks and hikes. ($7)

  3. Best hydration: Hydrapak Gel-Bot Bottle. Great for a day hike or tough Spinning class, this cleverly designed bottle holds water and sports gel in one container. Push the nozzle down to get the gel; pull it up for water. Easy to clean, too. ($13.99)

4. Best gym bag: Sherpani Blaze Sport Duffle. Our Gear judges loves the many pockets on this cute bag—it even has a fleece-lined one to safely stash shades and an external water bottle pouch. Stowable straps make it easy to convert from duffle to backpack. ($64.95)

  5. Best watch: Timex Ironman Sleek iControl Watch. Forget fumbling for your iPod midwalk. Instead, sync it up with this watch, then just push buttons on its face to play, skip, and adjust the volume of your favorite tunes. ($100) 

1. Best light hiking: Keen Voyageur. Side mesh panels on these cute hikers help keep your feet cool even when you’re blazing a new trail. The solid tread and reinforced arch ward off ankle-twists. ($89.95)

2. Best running: New Balance WR768. These get top marks for cushioning, durability, and flexibility for runners with low arches. Visit Health.com/americashealthiest for the best shoes for medium- and high-arched runners. ($94.99)

  3. Best trail running: GoLite Versa Force. With a cleatlike (but comfortable) tread, rock-defying heel-and-toe coverage, and antistink inner lining, these ultralightweight shoes will have you itching to go off-road. ($130)

4. Best walking: Merrell Siren Ventilator. Perfect for a quick jaunt or a calorie-blasting power-walk, these shoes have a rubber sole that comfortably supports your arch, and the beveled heel allows you to pick up the pace without shortening your stride. ($85)

Here they are: The 25 workout must-haves that will help you get in the best shape of your life (without wasting half of it shopping). Our judges have done the hard part. All you have to do is get moving! Most winners are available at sporting-goods stores