We're Gearing Up For Cozier Months With These Health and Fitness Products For November

"I'm a huge fan of Angela Liddon's Oh She Glows blog, and I adore and regularly use both of her previous plant-based cookbooks. I was so excited that she was coming out with a third cookbook, Oh She Glows For Dinner ($32), that I had to preorder it! I love that it includes four weekly meal-prep plans, and tons of dinner recipes like her Instant Pot potato and cauliflower red Thai curry and her kitchen-sink sheet-pan buddha bowl. Liddon also included hearty recipes like her pumpkin spice and everything nice salad and her cozy butternut squash, sweet potato, and red lentil stew. Of course, she didn't leave out the desserts — I can't wait to make the six-ingredient chocolate peanut butter oat crumble squares. My favorite part is that every single recipe has an inspiring matching photo!" — Jenny Sugar, staff writer, Fitness

"As a vegan, I'm so excited about the six-quart Hamilton Beach Multi-Function Pressure Cooker ($100) because I can use it for so many foods! I love meal-prepping rice or beans, and making soups, curries, baked potatoes, and burrito filling. It cooks foods fast, is easy to use and clean (love that it's stainless steel!), and is easily one of my favorite kitchen gadgets, especially now that it's getting colder. Bring on the cozy recipes!" — JS

"I've been doing a lot of workouts outdoors, and the Jade Yoga Travel Natural Rubber Yoga Mat ($65) has come in handy. I'm able to do my mobility exercises and warm up on it, and I don't have to worry about getting pieces of turf or grass stuck to my body or clothes. The best part about this yoga mat, in my opinion, is that it's foldable! I can just throw it in my bag, and I don't have to worry about carrying it over my shoulder or in my hands." — Tamara Pridgett, associate editor, Fitness

"I do not love running — specifically sprinting — in leggings, as they feel extremely restricting. I prefer running in shorts, but I haven't been able to find a pair that isn't baggy or puffy and won't ride up with each stride I take. I had been eyeing the Nike AeroSwift Tight Running Shorts ($65) for a while, but I didn't want to get them because I was sure they would instantly ride up. A few of my friends had purchased them and had good things to say, so I bought a pair and I love them! The color is great, the feel is even better, and they don't ride up at all!" — TP

"This M-Roll Stick Massage Roller ($30) is great for massaging my calves, hamstrings, quads, and glutes after a lower-body workout. I've also used it to roll out my back and neck during the work day when I feel sore from sitting (I'm guilty of being so focused on my work that I slouch a lot). I'm a fan for sure." — Sam Brodsky, assistant editor, Fitness

"I'm not on the keto diet, but these BHU Foods Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Keto Protein Bars ($24 for eight) are delicious. I normally don't like the aftertaste of most keto bars that comes from the artificial sweetener found in many low-carb and low-sugar bars. However, these really do have the taste and texture of cookie dough." — SB

"As I enjoy this last month of warmer weather, I've been taking my workouts outdoors and hitting the trails in Brooks Catamount Trail Running Shoes ($160). These lightweight shoes provide just the right traction for different terrains." — Genevieve Farrell Roston, fitness and wellness director

"I recently tried out the Polar Vantage V2 ($500) and am so impressed by the training, sleep, and recovery tools offered on this smartwatch. The Recovery Pro feature combines your long-term recovery data with your long-term training load to monitor the balance between training and recovery. This allows the Vantage V2 to recommend training. It also has a Sleep Plus Stages feature that provides insights into your sleep quality." — GFR

"The Moment Botanical Water Variety Pack ($18 for six) is pitched as a way to 'drink your meditation,' which instantly intrigued me. These adaptogen-packed drinks taste like a light, slightly fruity tea, and I have to admit, I did feel calmer after sipping on one. To test out the relaxation effects, I tried one can during a packed workday (check — I did feel a little less stressed) and one on the weekend after a workout. That second one knocked me out for a long nap, so it worked almost too well!" — Maggie Ryan, assistant editor, Fitness

"I've been wanting a new yoga mat for a while because my old standby was starting to feel a little thin on the hard floors in my apartment. So of course, I was excited when Scoria sent me its Blossom Cork Yoga Mat ($104) to try out. I'd never tried a cork mat before, but I love how soft and thick it is without sacrificing any of the grippiness of a normal mat. The gorgeous flower design is a nice touch, too." — MR

"It's not an exaggeration to say I've been living in exclusively stretchy pants these last eight months: if I'm working out, working from home, going for a walk, or running errands, I'm most likely wearing a pair of stretchy leggings. That's why I was so excited when Lululemon sent me a pair of its Wunder Under High-Rise Tight Full-On Luxtreme ($98) leggings. I'm usually a black leggings gal, but the navy color is a subtle way to mix it up. They are buttery soft and good for performance (I tried them on a stationary bike and doing some bodyweight moves), and comfortable to wear all day while WFH." — Christina Stiehl, senior editor, Fitness

"Spiked seltzers seem like such a summer drink, but cranberry reminds me of the holidays, which makes Vide Cranberry Vodka Soda ($12 for a four-pack) seem so seasonal. And it's not a regular spiked seltzer that's usually a malt liquor; Vide is made with just distilled vodka, carbonated water, and natural flavors, and has the perfect hint of cranberry without being too sweet — not like the sugary vodka-cranberry cocktails you drank in college! Vide is gluten-free, and each can is only 99 calories, zero grams of carbs, and zero grams of sugar." — CS

"I am a big salty-snack person. I love chips, pretzels, and crackers — basically anything savory with a crunch — but I do need to watch my simple-carb intake with my PCOS and insulin resistance. I'm not on the keto diet, but I know Whisps Cheese Crisps are big among the low-carb and keto crowd. I was excited to try the new Whisps Hot & Spicy Cheese Crisps ($5), now available exclusively at Target. Each bite is definitely full of flavor since its made with pure cheddar cheese, and the Hot & Spicy crisps have just the right amount of a kick. The serving is half the bag and has 170 calories, 13 grams of fat, two grams of carbs, and 10 grams of protein. I may or may not have eaten the entire bag in one sitting." — CS