Yogoco - The Yoga Bag You've Been Waiting For
You know those women who show up for yoga and they're perfectly organized? They roll out their mats, and their keys and water bottles and jackets magically appear off to the side, and they're ready to get their "om" on? Yeah, that's not me. I've always been the girl who's still struggling to stash my stuff when the rest of the class is going into Downward Dog. But not anymore. Not with a Yogoco bag.
The difference with this bag is that it not only has space for your mat (up to 26 inches wide) -- lots of yoga bags do that -- it's that Yogoco bags have a separate (and ventilated) space for all of the other goodies you can't possibly leave the house without. You know, like aforementioned water bottle and keys, along with a towel, post-workout snack, clothes to change into, shoes, phone ... and whatever else you need to bring along.Plus, it looks cooler than any other bag you're going to find. Yogoco offers a variety of patterns (my favorite is the Wahini White). If you're not into the funky floral patterns, there are plenty of plain colors, too. And they're designed to go over your shoulder and hang comfortably flat against your back. %Gallery-38484%Continue reading Yogoco - The Yoga Bag You've Been Waiting For
If you have paid any attention to cool, new fitness gadgets, you know that Polar is one brand that just keeps on popping up. Polar is a leader in heart rate monitoring, known for creating highly-advanced training management systems for athletes of all types. Now, the company has come out with the most advanced and versatile of them all -- the Polar RS800CX.
This device records your route using GPS technology, and it's compatible with Polar's range of W.I.N.D. running, cycling, and GPS sensors so you can track speed as well as distance, no matter what your terrain.It's also designed with the multi-sport athlete in mind. Many of us don't just go for a run -- we run, bike, swim, rollerblade, and more. The RS800CX allows you to change your data from miles per hour to minutes per mile (pace), so you can always get the appropriate data for your training. Then, you can combine all the data from the different sports into one file, seeing where you're working hard, what you could put more effort into, and then congratulate yourself on how great you are!Continue reading Polar RS800CX
Funky machines at the gym are cool and all, but what I really love is a super simple device that allows me to do complex exercises and get a complete workout. And, with the STOTT Pilates Mini Flex Ball, that's just what I get.To look at the Mini Flex Ball, you might not think there are all that many moves you can do with it. My first thought was to use it as a tool for crunches and honestly, even if that's all it could do, that would be enough. But, it comes with a DVD and mini poster to help you really enhance your workout.The DVD leads you through 26 exercises over the course of about 40 minutes, moving you from abs to glutes, to back, arms, and thighs. It's easy to follow because the instructor talks you through the exercises in addition to showing you. I don't know about you, but I find that really handy because I don't want to have to stare at the screen the whole time I'm working out and with this video, I was able to get a great workout on the first try.%Gallery-37409%Continue reading STOTT Pilates Mini Flex Ball
The first rule of looking slim is to stand up straight -- good posture can take 10 visual pounds off your frame, easily. So, it's no surprise that someone has come out with a gadget to help you maintain better posture. Allow me to introduce you to the iPosture.This handy dandy gadget is small -- the size of a necklace pendant (and can actually be worn as one, although, as your fit fashion consultant, I have to dissuade you from doing so) -- and alerts the user with small, short vibrations when he or she begins to slouch. You're allowed three degrees of deviation from your chosen posture -- if you slouch more than that for longer than a minute, it lets you know.According to the website, there are a multitude of reasons you should be trying to improve your posture, including:Continue reading Fit Gadgets - iPosture
After you've had a long, hard workout, have you ever found yourself struggling to remember the combination to the lock on your gym locker? Perhaps it's because I'm not really a numbers person (hence the career in writing), but I've always had a tough time with combination locks because I just don't always remember the numbers. And so, imagine how happy I was to learn about Wordlocks!Wordlocks says numbers are for reps, not locker combos, and I couldn't agree more. They offer a variety of locks with word combinations that you set yourself, which is far easier to remember than a random assortment of numbers.They have more than heavy duty padlocks that'll keep your stuff safe in even the sketchiest locker room -- they also have smaller luggage locks that are TSA recognized, so they're perfect for keeping your shoes protected when you're traveling for a race. And, they have bike locks, so your bike can be safe anywhere you choose to ride.%Gallery-25168%Continue reading Fit Gadgets: Wordlock