6th September 2011

Five gym fashion tips

It’s sad but true that the gym is sometimes more of a fashion parade and singles hangout than a place to train and keep fit.

Whatever your reasons are for going to the gym, you may want to ‘look the part’. If so, then read our five gym fashion tips….

Wear a head band

Whilst head bands were once thought of as an accessory for posers, a head band can not only be a useful way to keep unruly hair under control during a strenuous training session, but also look pretty cool too!

Bring a bag – the snazzier the better!

Forget taking a plastic bag with ‘Tesco’ or ‘Sainsbury’, or worse still ‘Lidl’ emblazoned on the front to carry or gym gear in. Instead sport a snazzy and colourful bag with your equally as snazzy gear in.

No Sweat

Those seen pounding the miles on the treadmill without breaking out in a sweat, look considerably ‘cooler’ than those who look like they’ve just come out of a shower no sooner as they step foot on the treadmill.

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5th July 2011

Top three waterproof jackets for outdoor activities in the summer

With summers being as unpredictable as they are and plagued by regular spells of rain.

If you are engaging in any kind of outdoor activities, waterproof jackets are essential.

Trion Z has investigated the pros and cons of some of the hundreds of waterproof jackets saturating the market, and come up with our top three waterproof jackets for outdoor activities in the summer.

Altura Night Vision Evo

If you are a cyclist – professional or amateur – it is vital that you wear a quality waterproof jacket. Visibility and protection are essential components of cycling gear and it is within these realms that the Altura Night Vision Evo steps in. Being bright yellow and covered in reflective trims, cyclists can be seen when visibility becomes poor. This light weight jacket also comes equipped with a removable tab so that cyclists can attach cycle lights when riding at night. This waterproof jacket not only keeps out the rain, but it also has a drop tail rear hem which helps protect cyclists from back wheel spray.

The TZ verdict? Not bad for a reasonable £79.99

The Altura Night Vision Evo is available to purchase at cyclestore.co.uk.

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14th April 2011

Suka Sport – A Unique sport boutique opens in London today!

London’s most exciting new sports boutique is opening today on Beak street, in the heart of Carnaby.

Suka Sport aims to stock some of the most innovative sports brands in the world.

Launched with tri-athletes, cyclists, swimmers, yogis and gym-goers in mind, Suka Sport will be the destination for high performance clothing and accessories.

Brands include ZeroRH, Saucony, Brooks, 2XU and Seil Marschall, as well as ranges new to the UK, including Aether Apparel and Thoni Mara. Suka Sport will also be launching their own range of specialist yogawear.
Owners Yolanda Hinchliffe and Alexander Neumuller have personally sourced and tested all the products that Suka Sport will stock, hand-picking items that score highly in both performance and aesthetic.

Yolanda Hinchliffe said: “We have sourced products that we geniunely believe in and trust in. We identified European fabrics, we visited factories, we slept in recovery wear, we ran and trained hard and tested our way to the first full Suka collection. Our products are aimed at people for whom sport is a lifestyle – aspiring athletes, professional sportsmen or the super-motivated! We want to provide personal, sound advice based on our experience, and in an environment that makes being there being a pleasure.”

Suka Sport is sure to be a success.

18th March 2011

Five of the most sought-after football memorabilia

Trion: Z looks at five of the most sought-after football memorabilia in existence today.

Football memorabilia is big business.

Not only does it net clubs millions of pounds each year, but its gives fans, even when their team is going through a ‘bad spell’, a sense of enjoyment and pleasure that stems further than the football pitch.

For those ardent football supporters, whose passion for their club spans a lot further than the final whistle, we have located five of the best ever football memorabilia, designed to get your pulse racing…

Pele Signed Boot – Classic Puma King

In 2008 Pele, the football superstar, who is widely acknowledged as being the greatest football player ever, signed the retro Classic Puma King Boots. Naturally, the boots are a highly collectable and sought-after piece of football memorabilia.

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10th March 2011

Sporting advantage of sports bras

The unique advantages of the sports bra, a ladies most important sporting accessory.

Forget your fancy heart rate monitors, miniscule deep sea diving cameras and virtual Wii-fi hula-hoop, as it’s the good old sports bra that is the real hero when it comes to sporting accessories.

The sports bra enables women, of all sizes, to enjoy, train and compete alongside men in all types of sports.

Sports bras cover more of the chest than a conventional bra and include several supportive elastics, which help support the breast tissue and prevent pain. Giving greater support, these types of bras generally allow women to feel more comfortable whilst they are working out or participating in a sport, which can ultimately help improve a woman’s performance.

Unlike most traditional bras, a decent, well fitting sports bra can also give some support to the upper back and help improve a woman’s posture as she works out.

Traditionally sports bras have not been associated with femininity or been regarded as ‘sexy’. These vital sporting accessories have, however, come a long way since the days they looked like a piece of cardboard covering a woman’s chest.

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