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Part Three Under the radar brands that make the best ... Yoga mat strap carrier-Thalé Blanc  vegan leather tabs- adjustable strap...w/ a clip to attach keys etc. CHIC! $64 Experienced D1 Crew Team approved...WaterRower is truly superior-pulling  the patented waterfly wheel is the closest experience rowing wise- to actually being on the water outside- really amazing. And a full body workout (pretty much). Bonus...vertically stores instead of being a wet laundry hanging rack (hogging up a lot of floor space). German engineering came up with this-and the water (and container) need only one easily placed chloride tablet every bunch of months to keep it clean. Several models available-including different ethically sourced hardwood frames, stainless steel -pictured-as well as high rise -pictured- and low rise (on the floor) models. FYI: A cherry model  made in the USA is featured in the MOMA DESIGN STORE   Smiles earned- SOULGANI ACTIVEWEAR separates hav...

SAXX UNDERWEAR, RHONE, ALPHA INDUSTRIES, RYU Apparel, LA SPORTIVA, ORIGINAL PENGUIN, CLOTHING ARTS via GIPHY Cooling looking/wearing performance garb.. . courtesy of the best small label athletic brands deliver wardrobe friendly  separates. Bonus-all are easy care travel pieces -ready for anywhere indoor gyms -and the great outdoors ---PERFECT for the buff or those with Dad bods . (Judgement Free Zone). SAXX Underwear makes every guy's fave briefs-boxers (really BF approved!!!)-smartly branches out into  performance separates for run/training this season. The Kinetic shorts deliver in a bunch of lengths-made of quick drying-fabric w/ some stretch...the inner  breathable supportive micro mesh inner briefs have the signature  BallPark Pouch™...the short sleeve tops (3SIXFIVE or Ultra TRI-BLEND)-classic good looks made of super prima cotton-or super soft feel fabric blend, respectively. RHONE's premium activewear/fitness offerings are stylishly urban...

MPG, RHONE Part One The NY version of the sports-yoga-workout wear focused Active Collective had loads of terrific athletic style-that anyone would wear on or off the courts, in a gym, or outdoors on weekend downtime. IMO-athleisure is a permanent lifestyle apparel category...and we saw plenty of multi-tasking pieces made from tech fabrics for Fall 2017-in subdued autumnal colors, fewer prints (than what we have seen for Spring)-but interestingly enough...a bunch of bold black/white items at several exhibitors. MPG ( MODETTA PERFORMANCE GEAR ) started as a fashion savvy- dancer focused collection of studio separates to wear off th barre- but has grown into a brand for athletes pursuing various activities-with performance pieces for runners, gym-heads, yoga buffs and dancers---and comfy casual wear that also doubles as versatile travel pieces. In the front-cozy long knit cardigan for woman-belt it for wearing to an office-or keep it loose for downtime comfort, In back te...

PART ONE CR9 Champion-Target, Altra Running, Rhone We live in  roller coast weather - casual world...with the blurring of seasonal attire-and streetwear-workwear-athletic apparel.  ' Athleisure ' is dead - uttered by peeps on the luxury fashion apparel payroll maybe dismiss the reality we see everyday-with all sorts of humans-including non-athletes- wearing activewear apparel (bumped up atheleisure)...  made for high cardio output activities-all the time. Affordable, stylish, comfy and usually made from easy care fabrics that move with the body- breathable/moisture-wicking (ideal attributes- going from hot to cold-to hot temps)-and retain shape after stretching---IT'S easy to see the appeal of this clothing segment. Plus-if your work locale allows dogs under the desk-chances are the powers that be could not care less about what one wears under a hoodie. A HOODIE! via GIPHY Some Highlights... Women's Activewear -C9 Champion-Target C9 Champion-Target...

NYC/SLC Stats put the average American adult weight gain between Thanksgiving - New Years at 5-7lbs...which is why holiday gifts aimed at the active can help with the waistline as well as enhance the experience for the cycling enthusiast on your list- get spinning-indoors and out . Our Picks... SUGOI   is acclaimed for their top-of-the-line athletic wear.. including aero worthy apparel for everyday recreation rides- on the road, mountain or the racing circuit-with sleek elite race wear. Jersey, shorts, tights, tech tees...for all kinds of weather. Pictured RSE Alpha Bike Jacket  $230 Lightweight woven shell-breathable, wind+water resistance-made with synthetic top of the line Polartec® Alpha insulation---details like drop back hem, reflective pops, side back zip and front chest pockets, diagonal off set main zip with non-chafing cage, grippy hems, thermal stretchy sides SUGOI's women's  -advanced fabrics -engineered construction panels efficiently moves...