It’s hard to believe it’s already spring (according to solar alignment, at least), but it’s even harder to believe that we’ve been quarantining and socially distancing for over a year now. And still, it’s somehow more difficult to think that the world’s largest sporting event is set to return in just four months.
Olympics mania hasn’t kicked in just yet — and scandals continue — but the upcoming Tokyo Games’ organizers are adamant that they’ll happen as planned (albeit without spectators from abroad). The International Olympic Committee is equally intent and recently announced it would work with China to provide a COVID-19 vaccine to any athlete who needs one ahead of the Games, according to The New York Times.
If bullish optimism is all it takes, we’ll all be watching athletes from over 200 countries huck javelins and sprint their hearts out in what will hopefully feel like no time. Until then, here are the latest items that can aid your own Herculean efforts.
It’s rare that your favorite hoodie is your go-to choice for a sweat session, but that will change once you work out in the DrySense Hoodie from lululemon. With sweat-wicking and quick-drying fabric, this hoodie was created to perform. But beyond just the fabric, the DrySense also brings tech to its silhouette. It features an underarm gusset for increased mobility that allows you to lift, burpee and stretch into downward dog in maximum comfort. Plus, it’s made using Silverescent™ technology which inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria so you can go the distance in this hoodie and it won’t stink when you need to run a few errands after your workout. It’s available in five colors as well, so there is guaranteed to be something that matches your wardrobe.
Some surveys predict that a large portion of former gym-goers have given up their memberships for good, so it makes sense for Equinox, an operator of luxury fitness clubs, to create an app for working out wherever. The content comes from Equinox’s partner brands, including SoulCycle, TB12, Rumble, Pure Yoga and more.
The newest iteration of Hoka’s Mach features soft, springy foam that makes it a joy to run in, even on long days. A subtly elongated heel adds support, and a slightly rockered shape keeps you rolling from one stride to the next.
Price: $130
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On Running The Roger Pro
On Running
On’s team of shoe designers analyzed how Roger Federer explodes and recovers on the court to make the brand’s first tennis shoe. It’s likely one of the most performance-oriented available, but, for now, at least, Federer is the only guy who can get a pair.
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Beekeeper’s Naturals B. Soothed Lozenges
Beekeeper’s Naturals
Wellness and fitness are currently so intertwined that we consider these new throat lozenges fair game in this roundup. Their secret ingredient is propolis, the neglected sibling to honey in terms of bee products. It’s resin-like and contains hundreds of compounds that are beneficial to human health.
Price: $10
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Under Armour Flow Velociti Wind
Under Armour
Even with the flashy pattern UA knit into the upper of its new high-speed runner, it’s hard not to look at this shoe’s sole. The company did away with a rubber outsole, expanding a durable midsole foam to the entire base for a lighter, faster ride.
Price: $160
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Saxx Hot Shot Boxer Brief
Saxx
With an eye on the upcoming warm weather, Saxx equipped its latest briefs with DropTemp cooling tech, which bolsters your body’s natural cooling response and wicks moisture away from your skin.
Price: $38
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Rhone Reign Tank
Rhone
Rhone’s Reign is one of our favorite shirts to work out in. Now it comes in a sleeve-free tank for a welcome helping of extra cool.
Price: $58
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Nathan Apparel
Nathan
Long known — and beloved — for technical running gear like hydration vests and reflective accessories, Nathan only recently revealed its first apparel collection. The line includes a full range of shirts, shorts and jackets to pound the pavement in. Two highlights: the Front Runner Shorts ($55) and the Dash Short Sleeve ($45).
Price: $45+
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Kane Revive Recovery Shoe
Kane
Cross Crocs with Allbirds, and you’ll get something like Kane’s currently crowdfunding everyday recovery shoe, the Revive. Its bouncy foam is made using responsibly harvested sugarcane and designed to provide support and cushion for the moments between workouts.
Half tights are the perfect outdoor exercise layer for spring, when temperatures can lean toward winter one day and summer the next. Goldwin’s are plenty comfy and come with two exterior pockets for your keys, gels or phone.
Tracksmith is getting ready for the upcoming season by bringing fresh colors to all its staples and introducing two new shorts as well. First, there’s the Session Speed Shorts ($72), which bring a three-inch inseam to its mainstay training silhouette. The Twilight Shorts ($58), meanwhile, impart a longer cut to the brand’s airy split short fabric.
To foster alignment awareness in simple and challenging poses alike, Lululemon gave the top layer of its newest yoga mat a touch of topography. The raised surface takes the shape of ripples and undulations, creating tactile and visual cues to use during practice. It’s extra grippy too, and supported by a base made of rubber certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
Price: $118+
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Babolat Rafa Pure Aero
PGA TOUR Superstore
Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal got a new racquet. It’s the first signature racquet for the Spanish superstar, which is somewhat unbelievable given his 20 Grand Slam titles.
This gym bag seriously has everything you would ever need for everyday use: a shoe compartment, laptop sleeve, ventilated mesh main compartment, water bottle pocket, separate compartment for clean clothes and even 900D Cordura on the outside to keep your things protected.
If the pandemic has shown us anything, it is that the clothes we like to lounge in are here to stay. These luxe house shoes from Rancourt are a shoe that you can feel good about putting on each morning.
This Swiss-made Luminox is tough-as-nails and ready for anything you can throw at it. Its unassisted lume will work for 25 years and quartz movement requires little attention and is deadly accurate.
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Looft Charcoal Electric Lighter & Firestarter
Looft skimresources.com
$25 OFF (25%)
Let’s face it, trying to light charcoal can be pretty difficult. If you love grilling but hate the process of getting things up to temp, an electric charcoal lighter is going to be your top purchase of the season.
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Loftie Smart Alarm Clock
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$36 OFF (22%)
This new alarm clock is equipped with many of the things we love about having our phone close by in bed — white noise, meditation, and, of course, an alarm — but gives us the opportunity to leave it out of sight and out of mind while we sleep.
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Anglepoise Model 90 Desk Lamp
Anglepoise skimresources.com
$45 OFF (30%)
If you don’t have a lamp on your new WFH desk, you really should consider it. Nobody loves overhead lighting and a nice lamp sets the mood. Plus, we all want the Pixar lamp at home, right?
One of the most important things about fitness is recovery. When you’ve wrapped up the day’s WOD or run, you need something to throw on that will feel good and keep you comfortable. This is that piece.
This is a GP Reader favorite. The aluminum sides give the bag add even more durability to what was already a tough suitcase, plus the shine of the gold means you’ll never confuse your bag with someone else on the carousel.
Foam rolling may seem a bit like torture, but the pain you experience in the moment will alleviate a ton of pain later. This one has multiple speeds and gets much deeper than a standard roller.
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Filson Rugged Twill Tote Bag
Filson skimresources.com
$95 OFF (45%)
Filson has been making some of the best gear to come out of the Pacific Northwest, and probably the whole country, for years. This tote is tough-as-hell and water-resistant — perfect for weekend trips to the farmers’ market.
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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37 Running Shoe
Nike linksynergy.com
$36 OFF (30%)
Even at full price, the Pegasus is one of Nike’s best affordable running shoes — many of them hover near $200 these days. These are perfect for daily jogs and training for bigger events.
Weekend trips will never be the same once you pick up an Away Weekender. This thoughtful bag has a 15″ laptop sleeve and a shoe compartment to ensure that all of your things have their place.
Ray-Bans can frequently be found on sale, but what cannot frequently be found on sale is one of the brand’s most iconic frames, the Clubmaster. Equally rare is finding polarized shades for under $100.
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LG 85 Series 65-inch 4K Smart UHD TV with AI ThinQ
$200 OFF (22%)
This UHD smart TV from LG has built-in Alexa, an ultra-fast a9 Gen 3 AI 4K processor and emits some of the crispest blacks and colors you’ve ever seen on a television. Right now is the time to buy as brands prepare to roll out the newer models.
This is our pick for the best upgraded sweatpants. They are slim but have a gusset for freedom of movement and flatlock seams to prevent chaffing if you’re headed out on a run or to the gym.
Equipped with cellular, this watch can get calls, texts and directions without your phone. You can also monitor your blood oxygen levels and heart rhythm with Apple’s new health apps.
This is our editor’s pick for the best headlamp you can buy. It is simple in the best ways: it runs on AAA batteries, it’s waterproof and can beam light out 80 meters ahead of you. Plus it is all controlled by one button.
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Patagonia Classic Retro Fleece Jacket
Patagonia skimresources.com
$49 OFF (25%)
Classic design? Check. High-pile fleece? Check. Epic retro purple colorway? Check. This windproof jacket is perfect for spring, plus you know you can trust a Patagonia item to last for life.
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Coway Airmega 400S Air Purifier
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$112 OFF (15%)
This smart air purifier has five fan settings, can cover over 1500 sq. ft. of space and can recycle all the air in a room twice an hour. Bonus points for not being an eyesore like most air purifiers.
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PC Task Lamp
skimresources.com
$99 OFF (25%)
Now that we’ve been working from home for a year, it is time to start upgrading some of the home office pieces we scoured around the garage for. A lamp obviously provides necessary light, but also looks darn good on your desk.
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POC Omne Air Spin Helmet
POC
$30 OFF (20%)
Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just ride a couple times a week, you need a helmet. POC makes some of the best in the business, and this one is an excellent value, especially at 20 percent off.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Sony
$72 OFF (21%)
Sony’s latest and greatest, the WH-1000XM4 features Active Noise Cancelling, an unreal 30 hours of battery life, touch-sensor buttons, and wearing detection that pauses playback when they are removed. This is one of the best prices we’ve seen on this set of headphones.
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GreenPan Craft 8″ & 10″ Skillet Set
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