A mat is a mat, right? Not when it comes to yoga. In yoga, your mat is your private space. It’s where you come to find zen, strength, relief — whatever it is that drives your yoga practice. But it’s hard to get there when you have a mat that messes with your flow. Here are a variety of winners for all wallets, whether you’re looking for a budget intro option or one to take on the go.
The 11 Best Wireless Headphones for ExercisingNot all headphones work for running or exercising, even if they are wireless. If you have a pair that isn’t sweatproof, there’s a good chance they’ll die on you. And if they don’t fit your ears, well, they’re probably not going to stay in, either. Sport headphones should be light, comfortable and designed to stay securely in your ears during high-intensity intervals. So if you often find yourself lifting weights, running on the roads or trails, or doing a total body workout, it’s time to swap out your basic buds for a pair that goes the extra mile.Read the Story
You’re Wearing Your Bike Helmet Wrong
“Helmets are tested assuming that all the recommendations for wearing one have been followed,” explains Gloria Hwang, CEO and founder of Thousand. “A helmet that does not fit properly or is worn incorrectly will affect the helmet’s safety and may not offer its full safety capacity in a fall or crash.” No matter what brand you choose, you’ve gotta wear that thing right. So what follows are a look at the biggest helmet issues I’ve encountered over a decade wheeling around the streets of New York, followed by some pro tips that’ll make your noggin safer than it’s ever been. Read the Story
9 Ultra-Marathoners Share Their Tips for Every Kind of RunnerAs runners, we’re constantly setting new goals, whether it’s signing up for a marathon or just moving our feet a bit more each day. But it’s one thing to set a goal; it takes hard work and experience to achieve it — which is why we spoke with The North Face Runners Dylan Bowman, Rob Krar, Hillary Allen and Rory Bosio as well as HOKA ONE ONE athlete Magdalena Boulet, Altra runners Ian Sharman and Charli McKee and Salomon athlete Cat Bradley. Here are their tips to help you achieve your running goals.
