The Best Products For Staying Cool & Healthy in the Summer Heat
ATN rounded up the best tools, fuel and gear to help you move, recover and recharge in peak heat
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Whether you’re chasing PRs or just trying to keep your wellness routine intact through rising temps, summer presents a unique challenge: staying active without overheating. From hydration tech to thermoregulating gear, these products are designed to help you train smarter, recover faster and feel good doing it, even when the temperature is pushing 100 and humid.
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credit: Coolify Coolify 2 Neck Fan
The Coolify 2 Neck Fan is a game-changer for staying active in the summer heat. Whether you’re logging outdoor miles, walking to the gym, or squeezing in a workout between meetings, this hands-free device keeps you cool without disrupting your flow. Built with a semiconductor cooling chip, it delivers immediate relief by lowering skin temperature by up to 12°F, perfect for high-output sessions in hot weather. With four customizable modes and up to 18 hours of battery life, it’s a smart addition to any warm-weather fitness routine.
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credit: WIN Reality WIN Reality VR Headset
The WIN Reality VR Headset brings baseball and softball training indoors with realistic at-bat simulations. Used by MLB athletes and youth players alike, it helps improve pitch recognition, timing and mental reps with no field required. For athletes training through the summer heat, it’s a game-changing tool that skips the sunburn.
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credit: ResBiotic ResG Prebeet Energy Prebiotic
ResG Prebeet Energy Prebiotic is a caffeine-free pre-workout made to support endurance, oxygen flow and hydration without the jitters. Designed for movement, it combines nitrate-rich beetroot with cordyceps, magnesium, electrolytes and probiotics to prime your body before any kind of training session. Whether you’re headed into a high-intensity interval class or a long outdoor run, Prebeet helps you show up energized, focused and ready to perform. Just mix a scoop with water 30 minutes before your workout.
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credit: H2O Audio H2O Audio Tri-2 Pro Headphones
Swimmers don’t need to compromise on sound anymore. The Tri-2 Pro bone conduction headphones from H2O Audio offer Bluetooth streaming and onboard MP3 storage, all fully waterproof. Because they transmit sound through your cheekbones, not your ears, you can hear both music and the water around you, with no earplugs required.
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credit: Chamelo Chamelo Sunglasses
Chamelo sunglasses are built for athletes who train hard in the heat. Engineered with adaptive, thermoregulating materials, these sunglasses don’t just block glare; they respond to your body’s temperature to help keep you cool. The sweat-wicking frames and lenses are designed to stay dry and comfortable through high-output sessions.
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credit: Pressed Trixie Mattel x Pressed
Pressed Juicery has teamed up with drag superstar Trixie Mattel to launch a limited-edition Hydration+ Dragon Fruit juice in celebration of Pride Month. Wrapped in Trixie’s signature bold and playful aesthetic, the drink is packed with electrolytes, vitamin C, zinc and probiotics to keep you feeling your best during summer workouts or festival weekends. Best of all, proceeds from every bottle support the Los Angeles LGBT Center, helping fund essential services like healthcare, housing and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Available through the end of June, this Pride collab lets you hydrate with purpose and flair.
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credit: Bedgear Bedgear Ver-Tex Performance Sheets
Bedgear’s Ver-Tex Performance Sheets bring the same cooling technology from their pillows to your entire sleep surface. Made with instant-cooling fabric and breathable construction, these sheets help regulate body temperature and wick away heat and moisture, perfect for hot sleepers, summer nights, or athletes looking to optimize overnight recovery. The smooth, stretch-knit material stays cool to the touch, helping you stay comfortable throughout the night.
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credit: Blume Blume SuperBelly Hydration+
Hydration meets gut health in SuperBelly Hydration+. This caffeine-free blend contains electrolytes, magnesium, prebiotics and ginger to support digestion and fluid balance without harsh ingredients. It’s ideal for staying hydrated during long, sweaty days without upsetting your stomach.
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credit: KT KT Recovery+ Ice Sleeve
KT Recovery+ combines cold therapy and compression into a single reusable sleeve that slips over joints and muscles. Whether you’re bouncing back from a double workout or just battling summer soreness, it delivers targeted recovery that’s both convenient and effective.
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credit: Echo Water EchoFlask Smart Bottle
The Echo Flask is a portable hydrogen water bottle that delivers up to 8 ppm of molecular hydrogen, one of the highest concentrations available, to support energy, recovery and overall performance. Using advanced electrolysis tech, it infuses your water with hydrogen gas in minutes, helping reduce oxidative stress and muscle fatigue. With a 12-oz BPA-free build, touchscreen controls and smart tracking via app, the bottle is designed for active consumers looking to optimize hydration on the go.
