What’s New In Health & Fitness This Month
Allbirds Dasher
The Allbirds Dasher is the sustainable brand’s first running trainer. It doesn’t disappoint: powered by renewable natural materials such as moisture-wicking eucalyptus tree fibre, merino wool and sugarcane, the Dasher has been designed by athletic footwear experts and biomechanically tested over thousands of miles by professional athletes. Available in four colourways, it’s comfortable, stylish, and ideal for your next 5k.
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Ei8ht Energy by Avrox
It’s not often a supplement piques our interest quite like this. Ei8ht Energy is a world-first oxygen-delivery system scientifically proven to supercharge the body’s ability to transport oxygen to the cells, boosting athletic performance. Developed by scientists at Oxford University, this intelligent formula – some five years in the making – gets to work in as little as four-and-a-half minutes, making it the ultimate pre-workout boost.
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Iffley Road
Taking its name from the track in Oxford where Roger Bannister ran the first sub-four-minute mile in 1954, Iffley Road is made for runners, by runners. Created with both minimalism and performance in mind, its jackets, shorts, tops and accessories are all made with forward-thinking technology: fabrics that naturally wick sweat and dry four times faster than cotton, and waterproofing tech that’s twice the requirement of most mountain races.
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Innermost Protein
Innermost’s powders serve up more than just protein, making them your ally when it comes to optimal recovery. Think dried coconut water to replenish electrolytes, rhodiola root to tackle stress, and your daily dose of magnesium, a nutrient that supports muscle function. Formulated to maximise strength and power output, these protein powders also win on the taste front and don’t taste chalky or artificial.
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Fast Asleep
Struggling to sleep? This informative new book by Dr Michael Mosley, the father of the 5:2 diet, is packed with ideas. There are tips for people working night shifts and those prone to jet lag, as well as recipes to improve sleep by supercharging gut health. A fascinating read that should move you at least one step closer to all-round better health.
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Link Nutrition Vitamin D Complex
With time in the sun currently limited for many, it’s more important than ever to top up your vitamin D intake. But not all formulas are created equal. Link Nutrition’s Vitamin D Complex is food based, meaning it’s made from ingredients the body recognises, ensuring optimal bioavailability and superior absorption. One capsule contains your daily doses of vitamin D as well as vitamin K1 to maintain a healthy immune system.
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Tag Heuer Connected
This slick, powerful smartwatch is changing the wearables game. The product of a creative collaboration with Google, the Connected was designed with high-intensity performance in mind. It’ll track your heart rate to accurately measure calories burned, and has an in-built GPS, accelerometer and gyroscope to measure performance. Use it to track your runs and cycles as well as golf, walking, fitness and hiking.
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Therabody Mini
Small but mighty, Therabody’s latest tool is a palm-sized hero. Up to 60% quieter than the brand’s other massage tools, the Mini harnesses the power of percussive therapy to boost blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, increase flexibility, improve posture and extend your range of motion, all in an easy-to-transport size.
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Airofit Trainer
Promising to breathe new life into your training, this tiny bit of tech can improve performance by 8% in eight weeks if used for ten minutes daily. It works by generating resistance to your respiratory muscles, which boosts muscle tissue growth, making your breathing muscles stronger and more efficient. Linking to an app, it tracks every mid-workout breath and provides bespoke programmes.
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Fix8 Kombucha
Serving up a hefty dose of gut-friendly probiotics in each bottle, Fix8’s kombucha is some of the best we’ve tasted. Naturally rich in amino acids, active enzymes and antioxidants, this top-quality booch is the ultimate elixir – try it in the morning on an empty stomach or use instead of your usual tonic to put a wellness spin on your G&T. It’s a healthy high for sensible hedonists.
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