Best Health and Fitness Products For February 2020
It's the Season of Love, and We're Infatuated With These Health and Fitness Products
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We've been hit with Cupid's arrow — and we're not talking about romance. These are the products, gear, clothes, and more that our Fitness editors are infatuated with right now. Yes, it's still Winter, but you can lift your spirits with some carefully curated fitness gear to help you achieve your goals. Take a look at some of our faves.
Hylete Nimbus Leggings
"This is my first time trying out Hylete products, and I love these Nimbus High Waist Tights ($92). The fabric is soft, breathable, and stretchy; I love the comfortable high waistband that keeps my tummy covered while I move, whether it's in a CrossFit class, running, or on the indoor rock wall. I love the zippered side pocket to stash my phone when I'm at the climbing gym." — Jenny Sugar, staff writer, Fitness
Cuisinart 13-Cup Food Processor
"I've always been a huge fan of my food processor (that I've had for over 11 years!), but it's not very big, so I couldn't make big batches of things. After using this Stainless Steel Cuisinart 13-Cup Food Processor ($180), I'm in meal-prep and cooking heaven. It's perfect for making my weekly homemade pumpkin spice cashew butter, for crafting protein balls and vegan cheese sauce, making cauliflower rice, for shredding veggies for hash browns or baked goods, and I love using it to make oat-based cookies or banana bread. My favourite use though is for frozen fruit "nice" cream. You can even get the spiralizer accessory kit ($50) if you're into zoodles. — JS
Yeti Rambler 18-ounce Bottle
"I've gone through a lot of water bottles in my day, but this Yeti 18-ounce Rambler ($30) is the one I trust to keep drinks at the perfect temperature. I like to make my breakfast smoothie the night before, pour it into the bottle, screw the lid on, and set it in the refrigerator overnight. The smoothie is still pleasantly chilled when I pop it open for breakfast the next day. The bottle even keeps it cold (and leak-free) during my long commute." — Maggie Ryan, assistant editor, Fitness
GymShark Studio Leggings
"These GymShark Studio Leggings ($50) are the comfortable, supportive pants I can wear to the office or to work out in. Seriously, the fit is just right, and the material is soft but also stretchy. The leggings are thicker than the tights I normally wear, and I feel extra stylish when I'm wearing them! The pair I have is a size small and in the teal colour." — Sam Brodsky, assistant editor, Fitness
Athleta Twist Crop Top
"I never (and I mean never) work out in a crop top, let alone just a sports bra. But my mind changed once I put on this Athleta Twist Crop Top ($45, previously $59). It's a sports bra on its own with built-in cups but also goes perfectly as a crop top with my high-waisted leggings. I wore it recently during a hot yoga class, and it was the perfect amount of coverage." — Christina Stiehl, editor, Fitness
Kindroot Adaptogems for Sweet Dreams
"Sleep — doing it more, doing it better — is my main goal this year, but it was hard to start when I'd spent all of 2019 profoundly f*cking up my sleep schedule. I'm not big on supplements, but I've been using Kindroot's Adaptogems for Sweet Dreams ($20) lately, and I'm a big fan. They're light, sweet lozenges, each one packed with three milligrams of the natural sleep aid melatonin. Doctors don't recommend taking melatonin every night, so I only pop one in if I stayed up too late the night before, or am just feeling jittery. One little lozenge puts me out like a light and helps me sleep soundly till morning." — MR
Whoop
"Just like Maggie, one of my 2020 resolutions is to improve my quality of sleep. I've been using a Whoop ($30 per month), which collects physiological data to provide the most accurate and granular understanding of your body. The detailed sleep analysis keeps track of sleep cycles, disturbances, respiratory rate, and circadian rhythm. Every night, it even tells you exactly how much sleep you need, so you can function best the next day! I find this very helpful, as I usually get the same number of hours of sleep, but my quality of sleep can vary dramatically based on my pre-bedtime routine, level of stress, and if I worked out. I'm so excited to continue wearing it and learn more about my sleep cadence. Another feature of Whoop is the recovery metrics, which lets you know if your body needs more time for rest and recovery. As someone who likes to go-go-go, this feature will help me to avoid overtraining." — Genevieve Farrell Roston, Fitness and Wellness director
Muscle MX Recovery CBD Balm
"I've been using Muscle MX Recovery CBD Balm ($40) the past few weeks, and the cooling relief it has on my joints and muscles after a workout puts me at ease. It looks like deodourant, smells like Icy Hot, and is made with broad-spectrum CBD oil. Plus, it's less 'messy' than CBD lotions I've used in the past. I'm a huge fan! Check out CBD products trainers recommend here." — SB
Athleta Glory 2.0 Bra
"I want support, comfort, and a feminine style when it comes to sports bras, and I found it all in the Athleta Glory 2.0 Bra ($64). The fabric is soft and stretchy, yet supportive for CrossFit and yoga workouts. I appreciate the underwire for extra support and lift, as well as the full coverage." — JS
Homesoap
"Cold season continues, and I'm doing whatever I can to avoid getting sick. I got to try HomeSoap ($200) an at-home sanitizer that kills 99.99% of common germs in just 10 minutes. I've specifically been using it on my iPhone because our phones carry bacteria and germs and rarely get washed. I've also used the Homesoap on my computer, headphones and remote control. — GFR
Lululemon Lunar New Year Collection: Wunder Under Pant and Energy Bra in Dark Red
"I'm obsessed with Lululemon's Lunar New Year collection and particularly the Wunder Under High-Rise Tight 25" ($98) and Energy Bra Long Line Lunar New Year" ($58) in dark red. I love the vivid colour and think it would make the perfect Valentine's Day gift! — GFR
CALIA Mesh Support Tank Top
"When tops have built-in support bras, it's like hitting the athleisure jackpot. This CALIA by Carrie Underwood Mesh Support Women's Tank Top ($24, previously $40) doesn't have enough support to do anything high intensity, but it's perfect for all the low-impact Megaformer classes I've been taking. Plus, the back has a fun detail, and the high neck keeps me covered during the workout." — CS
