Winter Gear
Fitness gear and gadgets for winter
Winter is coming…and we all know exercising on these cold dark days can be daunting. We’d rather be curled up in our warm comfy beds than facing the wrath of Mother Nature. However, one of the ways to keep you motivated to continue working towards your fitness goals is stocking up on winter gear – treat yo’self! Whether you are a runner, cyclist or gym junkie, we’ve compiled a list of must have fitness gear for the season.
These long finger cycling gloves from MRP Sport (R149.99) are ideal for wearing to protect your hands during cold-weather bike rides. The full finger glove will keep your fingers warm when the temperature drops. They are soft yet durable, with gel foam insets for increased comfort and adjustable velcro strap for a secure fit over humps and bumps.
Sportsmans Warehouse Phone Bag
The Sportsmans Warehouse Phone Bag (R150) has a double seal feature and is waterproof. It is ideal for carrying your phone, camera or other small items you want to protect from dust and moisture when cycling.
This waterproof fitness tracker (R2 795) is the first to have both a wrist-based heart rate monitor and Polar personalized training guidance featuring 24/7 activity tracking. It even has smartwatch features like smart notifications and a color touchscreen – now you can stay up to date with phone notifications on your wrist. The new update introduces wrist based speed and distance measurement technology, without the need for GPS functionality. You can make use of the Polar Flow app for instant data sync and data analysis. And the coolest thing of all? This device is waterproof and thus suitable for swimming!
Zartek V2 4GB Waterproof MP3 Player
Experience the extraordinary sensation of swimming underwater listening to your favourite music! With no wires to get in the way, the Zartek updated Version 2 4GB Waterproof MP3 Player (R1 300) is ideal for training both on the treadmill and in the pool. This fitness gadget is also ideal for outdoor cycling and running on wet winter days. The headset comes with a built-in MP3 Player with sport style earphones that fits comfortably for most activities. It also floats on water! Music can be transferred from any computer and it is USB rechargeable.
Train In Style: Fitness Gear
First Ascent Apple Running Jacket (R850)
First Ascent has taken a bite out of the original Apple by reducing the weight of this windproof and water resistant shell to 95g that packs into a tiny pouch the size of an apple. It now has improved breathability from lazer cut vents underarm. This full zip jacket offers a fresh performance and is a running essential, especially for winter.
The Shanghai Hug Me Tights – MOVEPRETTY Athleisure (R850)
MOVEPRETTY is an athleisure brand for active women that is proudly South African and based in Stellenbosch. These tights feature extra length soft pink extended bottom panels that are designed to pull over your heel for comfort or rouge up and tie at the top for function. A higher waistband with a hidden inner pocket will make your world go round. These tights suck you in, and love you completely and all over.
In case you didn’t know, H&M has a beautiful sportswear range. The designs will make you feel fierce and unbroken as well as super stylish while getting sweaty at the gym. The sportswear range features tops, sports bras, leggings and accessories that you can strut at the gym, at yoga or Zumba or on a run. If you admire beautiful fitness fashion that is comfortable and supportive, then this will definitely keep the winter blues away. Why stay in bed when you can show off your beautiful body and fab fitness gear?