Extend the life span of your fitness gear...

Clothing

I have found these few tips to really work on my workout clothes!  First I choose a detergent that does not contain fabric softener, as this will prevent the fabric from wicking away sweat properly on my dri fit clothes.  I also air dry these clothes.  I also make sure I am not going to be entertaining that day, because I have a lot of clothes hanging around drying all over the house! I have started doing this with my fleece - they actually seem to keep that softness quality that we all love so much about fleece!  Actually, I find myself doing this with most of my more delicate clothes, everything seems to be lasting loner and looking better!

Running Shoes

Rule of thumb life span: About 8 months—or about 400 miles—for an average runner (10 miles a week). Every runner is different, but a good pair of running shoes provides sufficient support for about 300 to 400 miles.  Just because the treads on the bottom of your running shoes don't look worn down, it doesn't mean they're still in good condition: The real wear happens in the midsole of the shoe, which is the spongy material that's usually made of air-injected foam inside the shoe under your foot.  I love getting new running shoes, it always gets me motivated!

Color yourself confidence!  Wearing red when you sweat gives you more than just a rosy glow.  Choosing a crimson sports top could lend a performance edge.  The bold color  can make people appear more aggressive and dominant to their opponents, and it can subtly inspire athletes, or everyday exercises like us to push harder!