Tag: sweat
Who sweats a lot? You? Me, too.
Sigh. I hate it. It’s nothing short of a miracle that I train for marathons through Toronto’s hot, humid summers.
It’s rare that I hit the gym (running takes up much of my time, but I’ll be hitting the gym more often — more details on that soon), but when I do, the new workout towels from Baktuli are my saviour — you’ll want one, too, if you’re as anti-sweat as I am.
They’re made of lightweight Turkish cotton, and feature Microban (so they resist the growth of bacteria and mildew). And the new Workout collection is shaped like a scarf (so it’s easy to throw around your neck, or drape on the workout bench).
What I really love, though? The sayings on them. When I saw the Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger one, I had to have it (it’s often what I repeat to myself when I run — well, close to, I repeat “Harder, Fitter, Faster, Stronger,” when I’m having a tough moment or really trying to push myself to go faster). When I saw the Baktuli towel, I felt like it was meant to be.
The other towels are just as fun. We Can Work It Out and Let’s Get Physical – how’s that for a conversation starter with the hottie on the treadmill next to you? Prefer something more simple? Sporty stripes for you, then!
June 3, 2014
New from Forever21? Activewear. From tights and sportsbras to tanks and capris, in a mix of solids and prints in sweat-wicking technical fabrics. All of it, like everything else from this fast-fashion chain, is super easy on the pocketbook: pieces range from $10.80 to $33.80.
I tested out the gear last week over a fun session of Skyrobics at Skyzone (an indoor trampoline park). Comfy and does the job, but as for wear and tear, I’ll have to put it through several uses and laundry cycles to determine that. Do try on the items first — sizes tend to run small, but it also depends on the style, too. I do love the playful touches (I need that charming heart-print sports bra!) and the functional details (a hole in the hoody so you can wear your hair up in a high ponytail!).
What better way to stay motivated with your get-fit resolution (don’t tell me you’ve already given up??) than some inexpensive new gear? A few of my fave F21 Activewear pieces:
Space Dyed Workout Shorts, $9.80.
Reflective-trimmed Performance Capris, $23.80.
Medium Impact Heart Print Sports Bra, $16.80.
Hooded Running Jacket, $33.80.
January 30, 2014
Madonna’s line of gyms, Hard Candy Fitness, opens today in Toronto. I got a chance to get a sneak peek of the luxe fitness centre yesterday.
There’s a smoothie bar — four smoothies on the menu, all named after Madonna songs (such as Ray of Light, which is made of raspberry, blueberry, chia seeds, sprouts, banana, honey and vanilla protein).
Love the art and photos of Madonna splashed out on the walls of the gym.
For more on what we love about the gym, check out my post on AmongMen.
Hard Candy Fitness, 382 Yonge St., Toronto.
October 31, 2013
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