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Jul 26 2021
Learning to Love Again
Posted by: The Fone Tools
Categories: Outdoor
Improvements to theNike Pro range clothing includes a heavier Dri-FIT jersey fabric making it suitable for wearing as an outer layer during outdoor training sessions. Its compression fit still provides generous muscle support when executing lunge, squat and bend moves.
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Jul 18 2021
Up Mountains, with Pros – Ep. 13: Echo Lake w/ Alex Howes
Posted by: The Fone Tools
Categories: Bycicles
In Episode 13 of this series, we give isolated and bored Alex Howes (EF Pro Cycling) the chance to fulfill one of his dreams: riding a fixie bike with Scott Piercefield (State Bicycle Co.) Alex is a Colorado native, born and bred. He’s been riding for as long as he can remember, so bicycle racing came naturally.
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Jul 18 2021
Guard Against Bike Theft & What To Do if Your Bike is Stolen!
Posted by: The Fone Tools
Categories: Bycicles
Bicycle theft is a PLAGUE that is up over 50% in some areas. Keep your bike – and your sanity with these easy tips.You love your bike. You look forward to riding it for fun and exercise. Your bike may be your prime mode of transportation to school or work. The WORST feeling is to walk outside and discover that some lowlife has ripped you off!State Bicycle Co. wants to save you the pain and expense.
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Jul 18 2021
Riding Fixed, with Pros – Ep. 14: Oatman w/ Leo Rodgers
Posted by: The Fone Tools
Categories: Bycicles
Hailing from Florida, by way of Southern California, Leo Rodgers has always craved speed and adventure. In 2007, Leo was involved in a motorcycle accident that significantly changed his life. Leo has since turned this unfortunate event into an opportunity to inspire others. Since then, Leo has traveled around the world competing as a Paralympic medalist, participating in the most grueling gravel events and of course street cycling (O.G. Alleycats).
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Jul 18 2021
A Fresh Look for the State Bicycle Co 4130 All-Road
Posted by: The Fone Tools
Categories: Bycicles
The 4130 All-Road is undoubtedly one the most capable and affordable bikes on the market for gravel, commuting, touring, and beyond. And to keep up with demand, State launches 2 new colorways, Black Canyon and Copper Brown, making the 4130 All-Road one of the best looking and durable bikes on the market.
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Jul 01 2021
Trainers Share Mantras That Motivate Them, keep them going strong
Posted by: The Fone Tools
Categories: Fitness
You’re in the gym or at the track, working out hard. But suddenly, you hit the proverbial wall. One more rep is just not happening. Or maybe your alarm has gone off and you’re still in bed, unmotivated to swap your lounge clothes for workout wear, and feeling less than enthused about slipping on your running shoes and getting your butt in gear.

When you need help breaking through these motivational barriers, sometimes all it takes is repeating the right phrase. A mantra can reset your outlook and help you dig deeper, work harder and push further. “A good mantra gives you a breath of motivation, confidence and energy,” says Kristin Traskie, an American College of Sports Medicine-certified personal trainer and fitness and wellness program coordinator at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. “It gives you the power to positively own and identify your greatness and reminds you that you can do this—whatever the goal is at hand.”

Not just any words will work, though. “A mantra has to speak to you,” says Reebok athlete Christian Harris. “It has to be something that can apply to you in every aspect of life, something you take with you everywhere.”

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Jul 01 2021
What to Eat Before a Workout. Your food choices make a huge difference.
Posted by: The Fone Tools
Categories: Fitness
You’ve got an hour before your training session and you’re absolutely starving. What do you eat? Most of us know that a fast food cheeseburger and fries isn’t the answer but when it comes to what to eat before a workout, the information out there can be confusing. Should you fast before a workout? What about carbs vs. protein? Does it matter what type of workout you’re doing?

“When it comes to exercise, you need to be running like a well-oiled machine in order to see results that will last,” says Nicole Haworth, Celebrity Trainer and Cofounder of The Workout LA. But what makes one person “well-oiled” can be very different from another, especially when you consider how long and how hard you plan to train.

From pre-workout snacks to how long before exercise you should eat them, we consulted the experts in a roundtable Q&A. Read on to learn more about the best foods to eat before your next workout.
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Jul 01 2021
What Your Energy Says About You. It’s important to reconnect with yourself.
Posted by: The Fone Tools
Categories: Fitness
Tags: gym
While your footwear can help you tap into your energy, learning about the colors of your aura beyond just the colors of the rainbow you learned in school, can also prove useful. The colors of your aura each have a specific shade and meaning assigned to them. “The colors of the aura can have very complex meanings because they are all different depending upon the location of the color for each individual,” says Leiding. “For example, when you get Red on your masculine side (right side of the body, picture left), it shows that you’re hard working and action oriented. If the Red appears on your feminine side (left side of the body, picture right), it could represent passion and a deep focused love.”
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Jul 01 2021
5 Benefits of Swimming for Exercise. The best workouts out there
Posted by: The Fone Tools
Categories: Fitness
Tags: fitness
You know how people are always talking about eating seasonally? Cherries and zucchini in June, and corn and peaches in July? We like to think that working out can be seasonal, too, and with summer in full swing, that means lots and lots of swimming.

If you don’t have access to an indoor swimming pool during winter months, the arrival of hot summer days means finding a body of water where you can swim ASAP (pool, lake, ocean, it doesn’t matter). Besides beating the heat, swimming has a ton of health benefits that no other exercise can touch.

According to this study, one benefit of swimming is that it can lower the risk of an early death by 28%. Some other studies have shown that swimming benefits include lowering blood pressure and controlling blood sugar. Need more reasons why the benefits of swimming run deep? Dive in below.
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Jun 15 2021
My Favorite Things Gift Guide: Vintage
Posted by: The Fone Tools
Categories: Fashion Vintage
Tags: fashion vintage
One of my favorite things to buy for friends and family is always vintage because I love finding unique pieces for everyone on my shopping list. I get it, though, not everyone understands our obsession with vintage so deciding what to buy your friends and family can be tough. I think it’s important to consider the recipient and their interests (of course), but also what story you can share about the specific gift, item, designer, etc. My experience is even if someone isn’t into vintage, they always appreciate when I tell them why I bought it and the story behind it.
The best items to buy vintage as gifts are accessories, jewelry, jewelry boxes and bags. With these items, you don’t have to worry about sizing and they are pieces that everyone can appreciate and use. I think jewelry, jewelry boxes and silk scarves are perfect gifts for your mom or sister. I love the idea of bags for a younger sister or friend. If you’re looking to splurge for a partner or yourself, definitely look at designer bags and jewelry like Hermes or Chanel.
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