The Best Men’s Winter Workout Gear 2024, According to Barry’s Instructors

Confession: I have an obsession with Barry’s. Since 2013 (!!), I’ve laced up my sneakers and stepped into their infamous Red Room for an incredibly fun and sweat-inducing workout I can attest will transform your physique and mental health. Founded in 1998, the boutique fitness studio primarily delivers exactly what a busy (and socially active) person like myself needs: a hell of a cardio and pump session in just 50 minutes. I’ve clocked in nearly 700 Barry’s classes, so you can imagine my shoes, workout tanks, compression shorts, and fitness favorites are in need of a serious facelift. For that, I tapped 10 Barry’s instructors to dish on the very best men’s winter workout gear for 2024.

But before it’s time to shop, here’s a little more about the workout: The original Barry’s class is structured around high intensity internal training (HIIT), a type of exercise program the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health describes as “several rounds that alternate between several minutes of high intensity movements to significantly increase the heart rate to at least 80 percent of one’s maximum heart rate, followed by short periods of lower intensity movements.”

For 50 minutes inside the Red Room (in which you’ll want to take selfies), clients divide their time between running on the treadmill and lifting medium to heavy weights. It’s tough. It’s fun. And with the right instructor, each class honestly feels like one big party worth paying for.

Recently, the global brand introduced Barry’s RIDE, an indoor cycling and HIIT class I can’t get enough of, as well as Barry’s LIFT, a weight- and strength-based class designed for anyone not in the mood for cardio. In sum: There’s something for all athletes, regardless of fitness experience or strength level. And while the blaring music and chiseled instructors may seem intimidating at first, I promise you, 50 minutes spent exercising to the sounds of Britney Spears, Kim Petras, or Beyoncé will make it all far less scary. (To my go-to instructor, John, if you’re reading this: the people need more Lady Gaga songs!)

Beyond a fantastic workout, Barry’s instructors know how to dress well for the part. Below, 10 of the best winter workout items for men to stay warm all season long.