We can all benefit from keeping tabs on our training by using technology. Whether that's to track data such as calories burned, distance covered and new personal bests, or simply to make a workout more enjoyable, or bearable.

There's plenty of tech out there promising to enhance your workout experience, suggesting training routines and exercises, and pulling your data into one place so that you can be at the top of your game. But with the barrage of such devices on the market, it’s almost impossible for the non-tech savvy among us to know which are really worth investing in. Luckily, I’ve tried plenty, and am in the position to let you in on what tech is actually worth splashing out on. So with that, here’s my rundown of the best tech to take to the gym – or any type of exercise for that matter – so that you’re suitably kitted out for any workout.

I round up the best tech for the gym

Fitbit Ionic: Track and improve your workouts

£240 from Amazon

The Fitbit Ionic's rich feature set means you can use it while working out anywhere, even the pool

Fitbit

The Ionic is Fitbit’s strongest smartwatch yet and fitness fanatics are bound to love its list of features, and so it's definitely got the potential to take on the smartwatch market. Its ability to track whatever workouts you can throw at it, with ease, all with a beautiful yet comfortable design that I'm sure will get heads turning at the gym, but for all the right reasons. The perfect smartwatch for those serious about fitness.

Jaybird Run: Complete audio freedom

£170 from Jaybird 

The most comfortable sports headphones? JayBird Run, by far

JayBird

Surprisingly, in my experience, many earphones that are designed for running just aren't really that comfortable. In many cases, wireless sports headphones are bulky, and a chunky or heavy set of earphones do not bode well for active pursuits, as any kind of strong movement usually means they just fall out.

But JayBird's latest pair of fitness buds, the JayBird Run earphones, are quite the opposite. Not only do they have no wires connecting the two earpieces to give you more freedom, but they actually stay there. They are also one of the most comfortable sports earphones I've ever worn. Better yet, the sound quality is also superb, and best of all they are loud if you need them to be. (Something that many earphones suffer from these days, I think.) I'd recommend these for any long distance training when the company of audio will most likely become your best friend. 

Naboso yoga mat: A high-tech yoga mat

Available for $110 (£90) from Naboso

Naboso: the world's most high-tech yoga mat

Naboso

You might not associate a yoga mat with technology,

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