Fall weather will be chilly outside, but running works up a sweat. Fortunately, women’s running clothes are more attractive this autumn making it easier to stick with your cool weather workouts. Running capris have replaced running shorts and windbreakers are on trend, but to be equipped, shop for the right technical fabrics that wick perspiration, keep your core comfortably warm, and running accessories that help you fuel up to run long and punish the clock. [Read more →]

New fall cycling workout clothes and biking equipment will put your motivation in high gear. Knowing what to wear for outdoor bicycling workouts lets you take advantage of the good weather remaining before winter forces your training indoors. In that case, your spinning classes or stationary bike workouts will benefit from a few key workout staples and statement pieces. [Read more →]

Yoga workout clothing should be breathable. For a gentle yet challenging yoga workout, it’s also important that what you wear during yoga has to feel flexible, avoid irritation and fit, making it easy for your instructor to spot and correct alignment. From yoga bras and tank tops to stretchy yoga pants and senuous cover-ups, several sportswear lines offer what you need to embrace the yoga life and practice in style while you achieve a calm mind and fit body. [Read more →]

Luxury footwear company Mephisto steps into the fitness footwear business with the launch of Sano by Mephisto. The introductory line offer nine styles for men and women, including a mix of textures, finishes, lace up and strap details. Although fitness footwear shoes are based on the principle that the shoes create a safe instability in the sole of the shoes, which recruits muscles to improve tone, posture and burn more calories than regular shoes, Sano’s construction is based on a multi vibration system and integrated power stimulator. Essentially, the heel takes energy generated from walking, compresses it and then releases it back to the foot, creating additional momentum like a spring. Summer styles available at Ron White stores and major retailers. For locations visit sanoshoes.com.

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