fitness

You already know that yoga is great for flexibility and relaxation. But when it comes to fitness, is your practice all you need?

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Sports drinks provide a delicious way to quench your thirst. Unlike plain tap water, sports drinks are packed with electrolytes and carbohydrates to re-energize your workout. They may also contain caffeine and even protein for extra support during exercise. Consuming sports drinks during exercise and high-energy activity improves endurance and performance. In addition, enjoying a sports drink after a workout can help you achieve a more efficient recovery and elevated energy levels for the rest of the day. Sports drinks offer different benefits, in a variety of flavors and colors. We’ve picked the best sports drinks out there for improved energy, focus, and rehydration while exercising.

When playing tennis, practicing yoga, or doing any other arm or wrist intensive exercise or sport, it’s important to make sure that the wrists and elbows are properly stretched and warmed up. Luckily, there are super helpful stretchers that target those areas to make sure that your joints are properly protected. Tennis elbow bars can also help build vital grip strength. We've found a few good choices with a wide variety of sizes, features, and ease of use.  You’re bound to find the perfect one for your needs.

Pull-ups are a great way to build strength and tone your core. There are a variety of different pull-up bars and systems on the market, from mounted bars to stations to power towers. However, when choosing the right one, the most important factor is always stability. If you can’t trust it to hold your weight, don’t bother buying it.  Thinking about picking one up, but unsure which kind is best for you? We go through the pros and cons of a few of our favorites.

Sometimes the best way out of a yoga funk, is to try something totally out of your comfort zone, writes Erica Rodefer Winters.

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