Winner of a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Winner of the silver medal in the 2023 World Championships. Coach at Kansas State University. These are just a few ways to describe the track and field phenom Tara Davis-Woodhall.

Women’s Health recently got the chance to pick Davis-Woodhall’s brain about her fitness gear essentials—the training and recovery tools she can’t live without. Consider this her list of training must-haves. And some of her picks might surprise you (hint: one of them smells really good).

Hyperice x Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide

Hyperice x Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide

Moleskine Classic Notebook

Moleskine Classic Notebook

Cadence Daily Hydration Drink - Melonberry

Cadence Daily Hydration Drink - Melonberry

Bose QuietComfort

Bose QuietComfort

Hugo Boss Bottled Beyond Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Bottled Beyond Eau de Parfum

Firefly Recovery Device

Firefly Recovery Device

Manduka PRO Yoga Mat

Manduka PRO Yoga Mat

Hyperice Normatec Elite Legs

Hyperice Normatec Elite Legs

Natascha is an editor and writer covering health, fitness, and the ways people move through the world. She’s been a NASM-certified personal trainer for more than a decade, with a background in functional strength training, corrective exercise, nutrition, and behavior change. She has additional CES, CNC, BCS, and SFC certifications. She is also a level-2 certified Spinning instructor. Her work has appeared in Bicycling, Runner’s World, and other outlets, and her experience spans both editorial and hands-on work across the fitness industry. Whether she’s writing about training, health, or performance, she’s most interested in making complicated topics useful, approachable, and helpful. She is currently the fitness and reviews editor for Women’s Health.