Health & Swellness

Drink up

January 22, 2010 at 7:00 AM Leave a comment

Not much of a water drinker? Me neither, but toting around a bottle at all times, even around the house, is what converted me when being well hydrated became a priority during my half-marathon training. Here are Health & Swellness’s top water bottle picks. They’re all BPA-free, eco-friendly and high on style.

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For the attention-seeker The Platypus SoftBottle ($12.95 US) is flexible so it’s sure to get you some double-takes when you’re sipping on the subway. Bonus: Its collapsible design saves you space in your handbag or carry-on.

For the charitable chick The slick design of this Kor One Special Edition bottle ($35 US) will make you feel chic on the outside, but knowing that the company donates one percent of proceeds to the company’s selected non-profit groups (plus an additional $5 to the Thirst for Giving  partners when you buy a Special Edition bottle such as this one) will make you feel good on the inside.

For the chic host If glass just seems too fragile to toss in your handbag, use these sleek, modern Tap Water Bottles ($12) (designed Racquel Youtzy, the owner of Toronto restaurant Laide) at home.

For the sporty girl The acid green shade and hot pink heart of this LuluLemon Athletica Sigg Om Bottle ($25) are just what you need to brighten grey winter days (plus its’ ‘I Heart Running message’ will serve as a much needed reminder when you need some motivation to head outside for a run in minus 30 degree weather).

For the filter-obsessed Addicted to filtered water and can’t bear to drink anything but? The PC Personal Filter Water Bottle ($10) is designed to filter as you sip, removing lead, zinc, copper and chlorine from your H20.

Entry filed under: Fitness, Health. Tags: gear, hydration, running, water.