Being Active before your Holidays
Spring is upon us and in a few weeks you will start organising your holiday. So the first step is to join a gym just to shed those few grams accumulated during the winter indulging in comfort food. But enrolling in a gym is not just for exercise, maybe you want to attend a yoga class to stretch your limbs and scroll off your body the stillness of those colder months. I've found few items perfect for you.
Audacia LDN is a new active wear brand created by two energetic girls. Their garments are made with fabric that let your skin breath as well as having the right amount of opacity and concealed backlining that prevents the thinning of fabric in specific areas. This star printed bralet matches the shorts and you can have the leggings as well. Check the collection at www.audacialondon.com
Trainers are never enough and when I see something as nice as these Cole Haan ones I can't resist. The Burlwood Knit has got a stitched upper that gives breathability and looks like a sock liner and a leather heel cup for support, while the thick rubber sole gives comfort. Available in pink, white and navy. www.colehaanstore.co.uk
Be always hydrated while exercising and these Chilly's steel bottles are perfect. It can keep your drink cold for 24 hours or hot for 18,so you can keep your tea while at the office and then refill it with cold water before heading for the gym. Find them at Urban Outfitters in a range of different colours and capacity of 260ml or 500ml. www.urbanoutfitters.com
The Bjorn Borg Caren tights are perfect for working out being made in recycled polyester with mesh details for breathability. The drawstring gives comfort while the pocket at the side is great to store the key for your locker. Pair it with a L.A.Stripe tank top. www.bjornborg.com
Do you want to start attending a yoga class ? Well in this case an essential item is a yoga mat. Manduka has a beautiful selection of different thickness of yoga mats and yoga towels, all made using discarded plastic bottles that are woven in a poly yarn. Check them at www.manduka.com
It is very important that when you are in the steam room or shower, your feet are never touching the floor because even if the gym is spotless you never know what kind of fungus you can catch from other people. These sliders are the latest collaboration between Brazilian Melissa Shoes and Italian Fila. They are made of PVC and available in blue, white, red and aqua as well as keeping your feet safe from anything catchy. www.melissa.com
Put in your gym bag a Tangle Angel brush, to be used after your shower. It is the best because with the handle you will a firm grip on the brush while combing through your wet hair. It is the ultimate essential to be kept in your gym bag. www.tangleangel.com
A good pair of socks is important when you are working out. Those runs on the thread mill can be very hard if you are not wearing the right socks. SmartWool produces socks for activities that go further than the normal walking. These socks feature Indestructawool technology for extra durability and Shred Shield to reduce wear on toes as well as having mesh for breathability. The choice is huge with Limited Edition collection that sold out very quickly. www.smartwool.com
Store all your gym essentials in this gorgeous Tumi bag in Congo Bright print. A very handy outer pocket where you can put your gym card and spacious enough to accommodate a towel, shoes and everything you might need after working out. It features two handles and a shoulder strap. www.uk.tumi.com
