FOR YOGA
Yoga is a great workout that every man should try at least once. Yoga allows you to exercise total freedom from the racing mind and connect with your sense of self.
The Lululemon “Kung Fu” yoga pant(Washboard abs not included) allows men to move freely in their yoga practice. The more sweat the better, these pants tend to grip tighter at the waist as the sweat begins to accumulate. So you don’t have to worry about lifting it up every five seconds. Features include a draw cord in the waist-band for a proper fit, roomy back for a muscular or well endowed posterior, two hip pockets and two rear pockets for cards and keys.
If you are not practicing yoga topless then try this lightweight Lululemon metal vent tech short sleeve top.
This v-neck is designed with body-mapped mesh placement which promotes airflow to help you stay cool. The texture of this top creates the illusion that you are not even wearing a shirt.
“Find comfort in knowing that you came to your mat today.” We want you to find comfort in knowing that the hardest part about any work-out routine, yoga included is actually getting to the studio. The only items you need in yoga is: yourself, clothes and your mat.
The New York Times named the Barefoot Yoga ‘Eco’ yoga mat the most environmentally friendly yoga mats. The ‘Eco’ mat is composed exclusively of all natural rubber and jute fiber. The mat is thin enough to fold and has a solid surface that grips the floor-even in heavy sweat.
CROSSFIT TRAINING
Go hard, all day everyday! Crossfit has witness a surge in participants over the past few years and the workouts seem to align more for most Type A’s or those that love a good workout challenge. While the jerks, cleans and power lifts may come easy to some, the right outfit to endure the rigorous workout is essential. Under Armour men’s ‘Mirage’ shorts which hits just right above the knee comes in about seven different colors and styles. The shorts are built for maximum freedom making it light and loose for enhanced range of motion and breathable comfort no matter where your workout takes you. The 4-way stretch of the fabric provides lightweight construction, that stretches both laterally and vertically for enhanced mobility. Most importantly, Under Armour installs their signature moisture transport system that literally transports the sweat off your body and onto the clothes so it dries faster.
Meathead bros with moobs (man boobs) at the gym who cut the sides of their shirt, really need to stop that and get a decent pair of shirt. Stay classy at the gym or the studio and stay loyal to your brands.
Pair those Under Armour shorts with this UA-tech quarter zip sweater. The sweater is made from the material that started the performance revolution, this feels like your favorite gym T-shirt, but it’s built for layering. The loose fit provides the same enhanced range of motion as the ‘Mirage’ shorts (above) and the lightweight fabric is ultra-soft for maximum comfort.
Still want to bring out the gun show, tastefully? try this Under Armour HeatGear Flyweight Sleeveless T-Shirt
RUNNING
Now that the weather seems to be breaking, it’s time to take the running outside on the trails, lakefront or side streets. Whether you are training for a marathon, half, 10miler or just to blow off steam, these gears are essential. Unless you are training to be on the next USA track and field team or your endowment cup runneth over and not afraid to show it, we will highly caution you against wearing just tight leggings or compression pants.
UnderArmour is a great brand because of their heatgear products. Shorts
For shoes, Asics, Mizuno are preferred long distance training brands. For indoor or shorter distance running, Nike, UnderArmour are proven favorites.
Most runners want to feel free when running most importantly in the arms, especially when it’s warm out. Run in total comfort in this new, improved technical running tee. The sleeveless design of the men’s Runner High Sleeveless tee by Road Runner sports allows ultimate freedom of movement, while the fabric wicks away moisture to keep you dry. The tee comes in about ten different colors so you can invest in seven fun colors for every day of the week.
Don’t want your junk all over, pack them up in compression shorts like these NIKE ones.
CYCLING
As the fifth bike friendly city in America, it’s only natural that we provide the best cycling gear. Chicago’s Bike the Drive annual event is coming up in May where thousands of cyclists flock to Lake Shore Drive for a car-free 30 mile ride. The Streets for Cycling 2020 plan calls for the installation of 100 miles of separated bike lanes over the next four years, a commitment many local bike advocates feel is taking a bit longer than promised. So if you want to look good while you bike down Lake Shore or sweat it out at a spinning class, here is a list of our favorite cycling gear.
The Zoic Ethoc shorts are great for the men out there that enjoy cycling but cannot stand wearing spandex. These shorts are equipped to handle any type of commuting escapade from mountain riding, downhill or urban cycling. The breathable liner inside the shorts soaks up rough terrain and easily detaches so you can go commando. The vented panels keep you call, side waist adjusters give you a custom fit, and 12 inseam falls just at the knees for the right amount of coverage.
But for the men who take cycling seriously and commit to their morning routine everyday then maybe spandex is for you. The Louis Garneau Sport Air shorts made by Performance Bike are the ideal choice for long summer rides. The shorts are equipped with four-way stretch which maximizes fit and comfort, and the Perfo light power fabric provides complete stretch, optimizes muscle support, enhances blood circulation and wicks moisture. Need a top to match? Pair with the Nike Element half-zip that features soft, high-stretch knit material so it allows the maximum possibility for movement. The half zip sweater got a 4.8 out of 5 rating from customer reviews so the product ultimately can sell itself. The Dri-fit technology wicks sweat away from the body and moves to the outside of the fabric surface. Due to the change in weather every hour in Chicago, half-zip sweaters are great to keep warm on windy or rainy days in the city.
Whether you’ll be trimming up for the summer (but year round) body at Shred, Flywheel, Midtown or with your CARA group you have no excuse to not dress appropriately.