Most outdoor companies use fit models to help design their standard products, from which all different sizing options are created based on a grading scale. Some companies, such as The North Face, have experimented with user controlled software that matches your personal measurements to the best corresponding product size. Petzl is taking a more proactive approach by reaching out directly to you, asking you to send in your body measurements to help the company better design future product sizes.
I am not a beach vacation sort of gal, as I can't sit still for long and never understood the desire to "layout" in the sun. Although many people do flock to Maui for just that, the island is filled with multisport adventure possibilities. We packed our days with everything from hiking and cycling to SUP surfing and snorkeling amongst bales of green sea turtles and tropical fish. And yes, we enjoyed a Mai Tai or two.
For the past 6 months, I have practically lived in the Isis Riviera Skirt. With a simple, wrap around, Velcro closure style, the skirt is easy to throw on over just about anything to add a bit more coverage and take you from playtime to running errands in a snap.
Normally you head to Target to stock up on all the household basics such as cotton socks and laundry detergent. Next time you go, head on over to the active apparel section and check out the C9 by Champion gear. Affordable, stylish, and coming in tons of different colors, C9 may just become your new favorite daily workout wear.
While training for my ride up Haleakala, I quickly found that endurance hill climb success for me hinged on keeping an eye on my heart rate, ensuring it does not stay above a certain level for too long, lest I blow up early. With my iPhone shoved in my back jersey pocket, the Wahoo RFLKT bike computer enabled me to monitor all my performance stats, showing when to push myself harder and giving me a vehicle to better understand my own capabilities.