
One of my favorite online stores,
Gaiam, is having a sale — yay.
Shop
Gaiam's 6th Annual Outlet Sale and save up to 75% off on hundreds of great products for your health. I've got my eyes on this
Anti-burst BalanceBall Set with DVD for only $15.

Time to stock up on new gear.
Sports Authority is having their annual Friends and Family Sale. From August 14 - August 17, 2008 you can get 25% off any single item.

Staying hydrated on the go is certainly important, and the wide variety of products out there to help you sip water on run attest to that. If the water bottle as
a backpack variation or
water bottle amo belt don't do it for you, you may be interested in the water bottle as a bracelet. The
Hydrosport ($18.45) is similar to the
QuickDraw Water Bottle, the water bottle with hand straps, but Hydrosport allows you to be completely hands-free since they wrap around your wrists.

While the majority of you were
not big fans of the Olympic gear designed by Ralph Lauren, there were many of you who were. For those of you who'd like to own Olympic goodies and sport the same clothes the Olympians will be wearing during the opening ceremony, Ralph Lauren is now selling the collection online. While I am not sure I want to be wearing a shirt with "BEIJING" across my chest, I do think the little red, white, and blue belt is kind of cute.

Product rating powerhouse
Consumer Reports has tested 205 pairs of men's and women's running shoes in an effort to find the best. Overall they found that the Nike Air Zoom Vomero+2 (pictured here) was the best running shoe for
men ($120) and
women ($120). Not only does it have excellent cushioning, but it also was praised for its quality fit.

I am a firm believer in the fact that cute gear can inspire great workouts, and who couldn't use a mid-Summer pick-me-up. I am loving
Athleta swimwear, as well as the label's tennis dresses and gym gear. A new bikini and a sporty dress could definitely inspire some last minute Summer fun!
We're giving away four $250 gift cards from Athleta, and we'd like to give you the chance to win one.

Going camping, hiking, or for a long bike ride. You're going to need a fair bit of water, but dealing with a hard, bulky water bottle can be a real drag. No problem.

If you're an avid yoga or Pilates girl, and you want a quality mat that's good for the earth and light on your purse then check out
Lotuspad mats ($40). They're made of 100-percent biodegradable TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer), and even though this mat is 5 millimeters thick, when it's all rolled up, it feels really lightweight so it's easy to carry. It resists bacterial and fungal growth and is reversible, so you can use both sides.

Bike riding isn't just a workout — it's an adventure. I'm so tempted to explore roads I've never been on, but I worry about getting lost. A regular ol'
bike computer just won't cut it.

When exercising outside, sunglasses are a must. Personally, I can't stand to have the sun blinding my eyes. Not only that, but UV rays can cause
cataracts and glaucoma.