Best Health and Fitness Gear | November 2016
Gear Up For Cooler Weather With November's Greatest Fitness and Health Products
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Cooler weather is blowing in this month and with it brings these cool health and fitness products. Here's a look at what we're loving this November.
Veestro
"Whenever I eat a frozen meal, I always hope it tastes like a homemade dish. This was completely the case with Veestro, a plant-based meal delivery service ($99 for a 12-meal starter kit.) Their red curry with tofu was savory, filling, and just the right amount of spicy. Their dishes are an easy and healthy way to enjoy a meal on busy days when I don't have time to cook." — Genevieve Farrell, video producer, Fitness and Beauty
Soft Medicine Ball
"Since taking a break from running to immerse myself in CrossFit, it's nice to have equipment at home if I can't make it to a class. This 10-pound SPRI Soft Medicine Ball ($80) allows me to do exercises at home like wall balls, elevated push-ups, lunges, cleans, and core work like crunches and leg lifts. It's padded so it's quiet for early morning workouts, has a durable vinyl surface so it's easy to clean, and the soft, forgiving shape makes it easy to grasp. When I'm feeling chilly at home, I just do a few sets of squats holding this medicine ball above my head and I'm totally warmed up!" — Jenny Sugar, editor, Fitness
New Balance x J.Crew Fashion Tight
"I've never really been a J.Crew kind of girl until getting a pair of New Balance x J.Crew Fashion Tights ($95). The moment I put them on, I was smitten. I usually live in black-on-black workout ensembles, but there is something about the bright, cheery colors that gets me excited to work out. Besides being a fashion statement, they're also are just great leggings in general. I've been a huge fan of New Balance leggings for some time now: the material fits like a glove, they stay in place during the toughest workouts, and I love how flattering its high-waist designs are." — Michele Foley, content director, Fitness
Perfect Fit Pumpkin Spice Protein Powder
"I'm not at all ashamed to admit that I am fully on board with all things pumpkin spice — especially if they're healthy. I got two tubs of this Perfect Fit Protein Powder ($26) to make my Tone It Up recipes like (gluten-free!) pumpkin spice doughnut holes, pumpkin pie protein pancakes, and protein pumpkin pie bars. There's no chalky or artificial taste, and it's got a super mild flavor that works for both baking and smoothies — total win." — Dominique Astorino, assistant editor, Fitness
Athletic Propulsion Labs TechLoom Phantom Metallic Silver/Cosmic Gray
"Even though I've run a marathon and numerous half marathons, training is always a struggle. Anyone who has taken time off from running know it can be grueling and challenging to get back into. For this half marathon, I found myself motivated in a strange way: cute running shoes. Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) have the look of my favorite athleisure shoe but these are actually comfortable for long-distance runs. The TechLoom Phantom Metallic Silver/Cosmic Gray ($185) put an extra bounce in my step as I start to rack up miles." — GF
Enso Silicone Rings
"I noticed my wedding rings getting totally scratched from lifting weights and because my fingers feel naked without the rings I've been wearing for over eight years, I got these Enso Silicone rings to wear at the gym. The Infinity in turquoise ($25) is my favorite, but I also love the Elements Copper Ring ($40) and the superthin Stackables ($12). They're so comfortable — it hardly feels like I'm wearing anything. They never interfere with my workouts and as a bonus, they let creepy guys at the gym know I'm not available!" — JS
Balanced Body Breakthrough by Caroline Jordan
"Caroline Jordan was the first trainer I connected with when I moved to San Francisco, and she's the woman who has been shaping my butt and my outlook on life. I've been so lucky to call Caroline a close friend and trainer of mine, and now with her book Balanced Body Breakthrough ($16), her positivity and tips are at your fingertips, wherever you are. She's an incredible resource for both your physical and your mental health, and her first book is filled with the glowing optimism and practical advice that she gives in real life." — DA
Sweaty Betty Flex Workout Tank
"The current trend of cutaway tanks and longline sports bras don't work so well when you have a large chest. They end up not fitting or exposing way too much. As someone who struggles with finding the right tops for a workout, I am loving this Flex Workout Tank ($75) from Sweaty Betty. It doesn't have a built-in bra, which allows me to wear my specific-to-size sports bra with ease. Beyond that I love the cutaway detail in the back — it's stylish, on trend, and keeps me cool during sweaty indoor cycling classes." — MF
Pique Tea
"It's a weird thing to be bad at, but here I go: I'm terrible at making tea. I know I'm supposed to let it seep for just a few minutes but work, life, or emails happen and before I know it, my green tea has seeped for 15 minutes. Both me and the tea are left bitter over what has happened. Thankfully, I may have put an end to those days with Pique Tea ($8). It's the instant coffee of tea. Made from crystallized tea leaves, each package dissolves into hot water to create a balanced and perfectly perfectly brewed cup of tea with the small taste of success with every cup." — GF
ROKA Elite 3" Low Rise Split Short
"I learned about the ROKA brand in Kona during the Ironman World Championships; they're an exceptionally stylish and high-performance active line geared toward triathletes, and despite the fact that I'm absolutely NOT a triathlete, I'm obsessed with their collection. I got to try these Elite 3" Low Rise Split Running Shorts ($65), which are super lightweight and stretchy, flattering, and dried so quickly after I jumped in the ocean. 10/10, would recommend." — DA
Young Living Aria Oil Diffuser
"If you saw my recent Snapchat takeover, you already know how I feel about this: the Young Living Aria Oil Diffuser ($296) is the Ferrari of oil diffusers. Essential oils have been a crucial part of my anxiety management for a couple years now, and the Aria makes it feel so much more luxurious. It's basically a Bose sound system of tranquil music and gentle LED lights that happens to produce a heavenly mist of healing and soothing scents." — DA
Koral's Knockout Legging
"Producing Class FitSugar, I get to spend a lot of time watching beautiful activewear in motion. My current pick for must-have activewear is the Koral Knockout Leggings ($120). The monochromatic camo pattern is perfect for workouts where you want to look and feel extra tough. The high waist pairs well with a bralette or sports bra because they hit at the most flattering part of your waist." — GF
Outdoor Voices Striped Slashback Crop
"Longline sports bras and crop tops are a bit of an obsession of mine . . . and possibly my uniform when it comes to my weekly SoulCycle classes. The Slashback Crop from Outdoor Voices ($60) is a staple style of the ultratrendy brand, and this striped variety combines the best colors of the season: purple and green." — DA
