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The Best Gym Apparel of 2016

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Step one: toss those saggy sweats. 

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Fjällräven Gear Duffel 

Your gym bag should be organized, well ­appointed, and just big enough for everything you need. This 23-liter duffel delivers, and it includes an internal zip pocket to hold the small stuff. 

Price $130 

(Ten Thousand)

Ten Thousand Foundation Shirt

Ten Thousand eschews loud and gimmicky in favor of . The proof is in the detailing, like the sleek underarm vents and tailored fit. 

Price $48 
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Beats by Dr. Dre Powerbeats2 Wireless Earphones

The well-rounded sound and bounce-­limiting ear hooks helped motivate us through grueling weight sessions. And six hours of battery life kept them bumping long after we’d left the gym.

Price $200 

(Brooks)

Brooks City Chariot Shoes 

Two years ago, Brooks resurrected its classic Chariot running shoe. Now the company expands the offering with designs inspired by iconic skylines. (Favorites: New York and Sydney.) The Chariot isn’t a burly, overbuilt trainer. We even found ourselves wearing it to the office and on recovery days.

Price $90 

(Vuori)

Vuori Balboa Sweatpants

Who says workout pants have to wear like a badly pitched tent? The Balboa is made from stretchy French terry cotton and fits like a pair of relaxed slacks. 

Price $84

(Everlast)

Everlast F.I.T. Weighted Jump Rope

You won’t find a better burn for the time or money than jumping rope. This beauty comes with weighted handles and precision bearings for smoother rotation. 

Price $20 

(Lululemon)

Lululemon Evolution Shirt 

The soft poly-Lycra blend in the Evolution resists wrinkles, silver-treated threads reduce body odor, and the cut is athletic but not skintight. 

Price $88 

(Smartwool)

Smartwool Men’s NTS Micro 150 Boxer-Briefs 

These merino-wool unders wick sweat, are plenty breathable, and fight stink. And that’s all you need, really. 

Price $50 

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It packs down to the size of a softball and offers plenty of protection when you need it, thanks to a durable water-resistant coating, an oversize hood, and wrist cuffs.

Price $189 

From Summer Buyer’s Guide 2016 Lead Photo: Inga Hendrickson

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