Fitness Essentials That Power Top Professionals

While celebrities like Mark Wahlberg and Lenny Kravitz might have unconventional workout attire, many successful men across finance, tech, and other industries stick to a proven set of gym essentials. For them, a daily workout is a non-negotiable part of their routine, powered by high-performance clothing, cutting-edge fitness tech, and reliable gear. Here’s a closer look at what these high-achievers use to stay in peak condition.

Antonio White: Leveraging Tech for Fitness

Antonio White, the 38-year-old founder of executive brand development agency 480 Advisors, integrates technology directly into his 5 a.m. workouts. He uses ChatGPT as a virtual personal trainer to combine strength training, walking, and yoga, paying $20 a month to log his exercises and track his progress. White supplements this with free 10-minute core workout videos he finds on YouTube.

His workout attire is practical and brand-loyal. He pairs old concert t-shirts with $55 mesh Nike shorts, citing the brand's victorious message as an inspiration. For strength training, he swaps his usual Nike sneakers for a pair of $110 Converse Run Star Hike platform sneakers, which he says have significantly aided his strength development. All his gear is carried in a $70 Nike Elite Pro Basketball backpack.

Bobby Mollins: Lululemon Loyalty and Endurance Gear

Bobby Mollins, 35, the director of internet research at Gordon Haskett, maintains a rigorous six-day-a-week exercise schedule that includes everything from cycling to running. He is a devoted fan of Lululemon, consistently choosing the brand's $78 Metal Vent Tech T-shirts for their superior comfort.

He alternates between two styles of the brand's shorts: the $78 lined Pace Breaker shorts for the gym, which feature a convenient phone pocket, and the $68 unlined version for running. Since relocating to Miami, he’s added a $145 Salomon hydration vest to combat the heat during marathon training and relies on $210 SR-1x glasses from Roka that stay put during runs and rides.

For tracking and training, Mollins uses his $1,445 Peloton bike for indoor cycling and is an avid user of its app for stretching and yoga, boasting a 129-week streak. He also wears a $599 Garmin Forerunner 965 watch to monitor his workouts, heart rate, and sleep.

Samuel Garcia: The Power of a Doctor-Recommended Shoe

For Samuel Garcia, 31, a venture capital partner at Amplo, mornings are for aerobic exercise. When he runs, he relies on a simple $30 Nike Dri-Fit top that prevents chafing during his five-to-six-mile runs.

His most crucial piece of gear is his $155 Clifton 10 Hoka sneakers. After a doctor recommended the brand following a broken toe, Garcia became "extremely loyal," finding that they allowed him to walk and run with little to no pain. He now wears them religiously for his workouts.

Brannon Jones: High-Intensity Training with Wearable Tech

Brannon Jones, 31, of AlleyCorp, hits the gym by 6:30 a.m. for high-intensity training or a CrossFit class. He prefers lightweight running gear for its mobility, favoring shorts and tank tops from Lululemon.

Jones is never without his tech. He wears both a Whoop wristband and an Apple Watch to track his performance. "The Apple Watch is so functional for workouts," he said, noting its use for timing and heart rate. "The Whoop goes a little bit deeper in terms of helping me understand my longer-term strain and recovery." He also stays hydrated with a Hydro Flask bottle, customized with a $13 Wide Mouth Flex Chug Cap.

Chase Dwyer: Simplicity in Style and Performance

Chase Dwyer, the 28-year-old founder of Carbon Ridge, values simplicity and efficiency in his gym wardrobe. For his cycling, running, or gym sessions, he opts for a straightforward combination: a $58 Tuvalu tee from Vuori and $75 Nike Dri-Fit shorts. His goal is to wear things that require little thought but still match his style.

He's a fan of the $220 4T2 weekdays sneakers and carries his essentials, including an Owala water bottle, in a sleek, $219 Db Journey backpack.

Modi Oyewole: A Deep Dive into Nike Gear

Modi Oyewole, 38, founder of the golf community Swang, has a background with athletic brands and it shows in his gear choices. While he wears Lululemon, he is an even bigger fan of Nike.

He carries his protein shake, water, and Crocs in an oversize Nike tote and swears by the brand's Metcon sneakers, which cost between $155 and $175, for his training sessions several times a week.