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Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletterSpring is a prime time for starting a new workout routine, and no wonder. The combination of longer daylight hours, warmer weather and blossoming nature can be a powerful push to start afresh. Not only that, but springtime is also a great time to do it on a budget. March sales are filled with deals on running shoes, exercise equipment, fitness trackers, workout clothing, sports earbuds, and many other fitness essentials.
One of the biggest shopping events of the season is undoubtedly Amazon's spring sale, and while it is a great place for fitness enthusiasts to hunt for savings, it may not always be the best place to do so. Whether it is a premium Garmin watch or one of the best rowing machines, sometimes better deals are found elsewhere — at Best Buy or brand websites, for example.
- ✅Amazon: Top fitness deals ahead of the Big Spring Sale
- ✅Best Buy: Save up to 50% on smartwatches, headphones and more
- ✅Walmart: Health and fitness essentials for less
- ✅HOKA: Save up to 30% off on premium footwear
- ✅Dick's Sporting Goods: Huge discounts on exercise equipment
- ✅Garmin: Save up to 50% on fitness watches and bike computers
Best fitness tracker deals
The best early anti-Amazon deals on Garmin watches, budget fitness trackers, fitness trackers, smart rings, and other wearable fitness tech.
Best Samsung watchSave 43% ($171)Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 44mm: was $399.99 now $228.99 at WalmartLooking to upgrade your Android smartwatch? We have something that may pique your interest — Walmart has just slashed the price of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 by a huge 43%, bringing this sleek fitness tracker to its lowest price since December last year. Hurry, this deal will not last long.
Amazon's price: $379.99
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Best FitbitSave 24% ($59.96)Fitbit Sense 2: was $249.95 now $189.99 at WalmartFitbit watches may be past their prime, but they still offer great value for money and still serve as excellent entry-level fitness trackers. If you are looking for something wallet- and beginner-friendly, do not miss this Walmart deal — the Fitbit Sense 2 is now 24% off. This watch is also available on Amazon, but at a much higher price.
Amazon's price: $220.41
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Top early anti-Amazon discounts on some of the best running shoes on the market: our favorite picks from Hoka, New Balance, Adidas, and more.
Best for all day wearSave 20% ($35)Hoka Bondi 9: was $175 now $140 at HOKA USA newer, snazzier version of our favorite everyday trainer, the Hoka Bondi 8. These well-cushioned all-rounder shoes will keep your feet comfortable all day. While not designed for racing, they are a go-to pick for those who tend to clock up a lot of steps. The best part? The Hoka Bondi 9 are now 20% off.
Amazon's price: $170.89
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Best HokaSave 20% ($54.50)Hoka Cielo X1 2.0: was $275 now $220.50 at HOKA USLooking for something more race-friendly? Hoka has your back. They have dropped the price of the lightweight and highly responsive Cielo X1 2.0 running shoes by 20%, giving pro runners a perfect opportunity to save on new gear ahead of the upcoming summer competitions.
Amazon's price: $312
Read moreRead less▼View DealBest headphones and earbuds deals
The best early anti-Amazon deals on bone conduction headphones, sleep headphones, sports earbuds, running headphones, and other personal audio tech.
Best AppleSave 24% ($30.99)Apple AirPods 4: was $129.99 now $99 at WalmartSnap up the Apple AirPods 4 for less than $100 at Walmart. They are dust-, sweat- and water-resistant, secure-fitting, and come with up to 30 hours of battery life — perfect all-rounder buds for iOS users.
Amazon's price: $148.99
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Best bone conduction headphonesSave 28% ($50)Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: was $179.99 now $129.99 at Best BuyThe Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 is a class of its own. These colorful bone conduction headphones fit well, are comfortable to wear, and last up to 12 hours on a single charge, but most importantly, they boast some of the best sound quality for all the open-ear headsets we tested. Our top pick for hiking trips.
Amazon's price: $179.95
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The best early anti-Amazon deals on yoga mats, resistance bands, water bottles, fitness accessories and other workout essentials.
Best yoga matSave 15% ($24)Liforme Classic Yoga Mat: was $160 now $136 at LiformeAmazon is packed with discounted yoga essentials, but it is not necessarily where you can find the best deals. More often than not, better discounts can be found elsewhere. For example, the excellent Liforme yoga mat is $24 cheaper on the brand's website. True, it is not the cheapest yoga mat out there, but its value for money is hard to beat.
Amazon's price: $164.95
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Best yoga padSave 25% ($15)Liforme Yoga Pad: was $60 now $45 at LiformeWant something smaller and more portable? Still, Liforme wins over Amazon here. They offer more variants of the Yoga Pad, and for around $8 less.
Amazon's price: $53.95
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Top early anti-Amazon discounts on rowing machines, exercise bikes, walking treadmills, and other cardio machines.
Best valueSave 30% ($300)Horizon T101 Connect: was $999.99 now $699.99 at DICK'S Sporting GoodsThe best discounts on cardio machines may be reserved for the last week of March, but that does not mean that you will be left empty-handed. Take the Horizon T101 Connect treadmill, for example — you can now get this budget-friendly cardio machine with a huge 30% discount at Dick's Sporting Goods.
Amazon's price: $877.23
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Anna GoraHealth WriterAnna Gora is a health writer at Live Science, having previously worked across Coach, Fit&Well, T3, TechRadar and Tom's Guide. She is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist and health coach with nearly 10 years of professional experience. Anna holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, a Master’s degree in Nutrition, Physical Activity & Public Health from the University of Bristol, as well as various health coaching certificates. She is passionate about empowering people to live a healthy lifestyle and promoting the benefits of a plant-based diet.
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