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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Marissa Miller

A personal trainer’s starter pack: 10 US workout products to reboot for 2026

Female athlete stretching on yoga mat before outdoors workout with dumbbells and foam
Whether you’re new to exercise or just looking to find more joy in movement, here are some top picks to a begin an at-home fitness routine. Photograph: Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images

We have all felt the post-holiday malaise: after a few too many sedentary days, weeks spent catching up with loved ones on the couch, or lounging on bucket-list beaches, many of us end December feeling a little less strong than we would like. But with the right tools and mindset, you can press the reset button in 2026.

As a personal trainer specializing in orthopedic exercise and senior fitness, I’m often working with clients taking their first steps into a fitness routine or bouncing back after some time off. I have trained, counselled and created product recommendation guides for countless individuals on that same path.

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