Training hard and want to get better results? Take things up a notch with performance-boostinag gear.
Training hard and want to get better results? Take things up a notch with performance-boostinag gear.
Being a #fitgirl is hard work. When you push yourself regularly, your muscles get sore, you feel fatigue and you may even sustain injuries. Ouch.
Whether you’re focusing on cardio or building up strength, make sure you are well equipped. We’ve found gear designed to make your workouts a cinch, so you can go faster, farther and smash those #goals.
Workout Buddy
The Garmin Fenix 3 HR Watch ($899, Running Lab) tracks your heart rate over a wide range of activities like running, cycling, swimming, hiking, rowing, stand-up paddling and climbing, so you can optimise training. And if there are days you need motivation, use this watch to create a virtual exercise partner to compete with you.
Speedy Recovery
Made of super-soft and light rubber, the Telic Flip Flops ($69.90, Power Up Express) have arch support as well as metatarsal domes (indents for the balls of feet) to relieve pressure and tiredness in your feet.
Smart Snack
Instead of fussing with gooey energy gels, pop the berry- or citrus-flavoured Energy Gummi Bears ($4.20 a pack, Power Up Express) into your mouth. The bite-sized bears are easy to grip and leave no residue on your fingers.
Tangy and chewy, they are lower in sugar and contain 32mg of caffeine to give you fuel during a hard workout. Each bag of nine gummy bears is worth 60 calories.
Steady Footing
Pressure dots in the Orca Compression Race Socks ($24.90, Runner’s Edge) improve blood circulation in your soles, and protect your Achilles tendon from unwanted friction and pressure.
Swift Strides
The Asics Dynaflyte Women’s Running Shoes ($229) boast a proprietary foam that’s about 55 percent lighter than the industry-standard kind, yet provides 76 percent better cushioning, according to research by Asics. The result: Running feels almost like flying.
Flexible Material
Apply this highly adhesive Rocktape ($29, Power Up Express) over worn-out, tired muscles. Without impeding range of motion, the stretchy tape lifts your skin to improve blood and oxygen flow. Suitable for all sports, including swimming.
Handy Top
Designed for triathlons, the Compressport Woman T3 Aero Tank ($159, World of Sports) has light compression in the fabric to help you maintain good body alignment (no more slouching!). It comes with six easy-to-reach pockets – three in the front and three in the back – for stashing race essentials.
Sleek Shorts
The wide waistband of the Compressport Racing Overshort Woman ($59, www.qoolmart.com) supports your abdominal muscles as well as reduces impact on your lower back. A silicone lining on the inner waistband prevents the bottom from hiking up.
Strength Training
Using electrical muscle stimulation technology, the MTG Sixpad Body Fit ($229, Aibi) causes your muscles to vibrate and contract while you’re at rest, helping you firm up more quickly. Affix the electrode pads to your waist, arms or legs via adhesive sheets that come with the gear.
