These 7 high-tech fitness products will help you reach your exercise goals

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There are innumerable factors that drive people away from working out: the difficulty of picking a workout routine, the messiness of it, the uncertainty of what to eat, the helplessness of not knowing if you're making progress.

But getting in shape doesn't have to be so scary, and technology may be able to help.

Here are some tried-and-true products that make fitness more friendly.

1. Bombas socks

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These are hands down the best athletic socks I've ever owned, and maybe the best overall.

After two years of researching how to create the perfect sock, Bombas arrived at a winning combination of materials and design. The final product is breathable, hugs your foot in just right places, and never falls down. 

You can work out for hours and be sure your socks won't hold you back.

Get a pair on Bombas' site for $12.00.

2. Klean Kanteen insulated water bottle

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The stainless steel Klean Kanteen water bottle was recently voted the best sport bottles you can buy on product review site Wirecutter.

A nifty feature is the combination sport/loop cap that lets you take a swig or hook the bottle onto a backpack or a similar travel bag. The bottle is lightweight and easy to clean, which is convenient when you've just exhausted yourself and don't want to pick up a sponge.

Get it on Amazon for $14.90.

3. RunKeeper

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As my colleague Rafi Letzter recently wrote after trying out RunKeeper, it helps to have an app that attempts to change your habits.

RunKeeper keeps track of your runs, their frequency, and your total progress. The app gives you a welcome amount of control over your fitness, with some gentle nudges to keep you motivated.

You can download it for free.

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