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No More Smelly Workout Clothes: WIN Detergent Gets the Stink Out + a GIVEAWAY

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The new year is quickly approaching and many of you probably have already decided on a New Years Resolution to get more fit! It is still the most common new year’s resolution, and that’s great because it’s important we all do our best to stay healthy!

While many of us may be busy picking up some gym passes, buying new workout gear or clothing, one thing you’re probably not thinking about is how stinky those workout clothes will inevitably get after several wears this New Year! Workout gear is expensive and replacing it often because it get’s too smelly to wear can be a total drag! And if your goal is to workout more often, the last thing you probably want it a deterrent like knowing you’ll have to keep replacing that expensive workout clothing as you keep up your regular workouts!

A few months back, I came across a brand of detergent made solely for the purpose of getting the stink out of workout clothing! WIN Detergent (unlike other detergents) works to dissolves the smelly oil residue from body odor that builds up in your workout gear! Unlike other detergents which are formulated to work primarily only on cotton fibers – the most common clothing fiber, these detergents are powerless against the types of stains and odors that linger in high-performance sportswear. WIN works great for synthetic clothing (the material most athletic wear is made out of) to rid it of the oils and bacteria it collects from your body while working up a sweat, keeping in instead smelling fresh and clean for as long as you keep wearing it!

WIN breaks the bond between the oils and the fibers so your clothing gets truly clean. It is Biodegradable, hypoallergenic and color safe too so you won’t have to worry about it ruining your workout gear! WIN never uses harsh chemicals to get your clothes clean. It uses high-quality ingredients that will not fade or break down the fibers of your clothing like harsher detergents do. Using WIN will actually help your workout gear not only smell better, but last longer too!  It also uses more eco-friendly chemicals and has been awarded the EPA’s Safer Choices seal.

When I received my WIN detergent in both the regular (blue) and sensitive (green), I was a bit skeptical but immediately put it to the test on some of my boyfriend’s athletic clothing he wears to work outside pouring concrete for hours on end each day! He works hard in the heat, working up quite the sweat, and the result is some really nasty, smelly, clothing that never seems to smell good, even after coming right out the wash!

I was incredibly impressed that all that smelliness was immediately gone on his gear when using my new WIN detergent! I cringed and held up one of his synthetic shirts to my nose, right at the smelly armpit after pulling out of the dryer, “here goes… What? No icky smell!!” To my delight, the smell that has been in that shirt since I’ve known the guy is completely GONE! WIN detergent has some serious MAD cleaning skills, as far as I’m concerned!

Whether you’re an avid runner, cycler, or love to do your daily yoga workouts, if you sweat in athletic or sportswear, WIN is the detergent for you! It works fantastic on children’s and teenager’s sporting gear too!

WIN Detergent gets the smell out of workout clothes

WIN makes workout gear smell brand new. Just like you brush your teeth in the morning to have fresh breath, you wash your clothes with WIN so you don’t stink when you show up to a workout or class. Nobody wants to be that person that everyone else backs away from. Oh no! [Read more…]

5 Fitness Tips Every Teen (and their Parent) Should Read

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There’s a lot of good reasons for teens to engage in exercising regularly and stay fit. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that students who are physically active tend to have better grades, that higher physical fitness levels are associated with improved cognitive performance, and that those who participate in physical activities have fewer disciplinary problems. Add to that the fact that they will be laying the foundation for a healthy lifestyle and creating great habits, and it’s a great deal all around. Yet many teens and their parents have questions about fitness that may be holding them back.

“The benefits of being a fit teen are plentiful, but it’s important to also know how to help reduce injury risks and stay motivated over the long haul,” explains Coach Sarah Walls, personal trainer and owner of SAPT Strength & Performance Training, Inc., who is also the strength and conditioning coach for WNBA’s Washington Mystics. “Being fit and healthy is more than just exercising, so it’s a good idea to learn more about what you need to do to be healthy all around.”

5 Fitness Tips Every Teen (and their Parent) Should Read

Here are 5 fitness tips every teen should read:

  1. Eat brain food. This is the good stuff, which is the unprocessed, whole foods, which include things like salads, poultry, lean meats, eggs, healthy fats, etc. Unprocessed foods are packed with vitamins and nutrients that will keep you sharp mentally and physically fit, too.
  2. Train to be more useful. Going to the gym to work on your “abs” and “beach muscles” is usually done with endless sit-ups and biceps curls, but you can get the same effect by training to be more athletic, faster, and generally more useful in life, which means working to get your entire body stronger. You can work with a personal trainer to put together a routine that meets these needs and goals that are tailored specifically for you.
  3. Go into Do Not Disturb mode. A big part of mental fitness is the ability to step away from the phone calls, texts, and Instagram feeds. Your mind will keep you feeling better when you walk away from those things more often. Take some time to go for a walk or spend time playing with your dog, as these kinds of things are good for your body and your mind.
  4. Appreciate that nothing happens overnight. When embarking on a fitness routine, it helps to celebrate the small victories that come with the little daily improvements. Yes, you may want to get a big bench press or increase your vertical jump by several inches – both are worthy pursuits, but both also take time and dedication. Learn to love the small changes and watch how they lead to meeting big goals.
  5. Beware of the changes. Fitness has changed a lot in 20 years, so be careful whose advice you take. There are plenty of well-intended coaches and parents who dole out advice that is at best antiquated and at worst downright dangerous. Listen to your body, ask questions, and seek out expert advice when you need it!

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How What You Wear Affects Your Workout Motivation

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How What You Wear Affects Your Workout Motivation

We all heard a saying that clothes don’t make a man, but is it really that simple? Aside the comfortableness and changing seasons, looking good makes us feel good. And although workout is often seen as something that should be all about the exercise, it actually can include not only our dietary and lifestyle habits but also what we wear. If you already suffer from low self-esteem, appropriate clothes can boost your confidence, and if you’d like to show off your progress, there are clothes that will do that without looking tacky or cheap.

But in both those cases, your workout attire will also remain functional and comfortable for running, weight lifting or good old stretching, and here are some more positive aspects of proper fitness clothes.

1.    Gives you that extra push you need [Read more…]