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Running

Best Mens Non Chafing Running Underwear

We recently covered the best non chafing running shorts for men here on theactivelife.co.uk. Many of the recommendations featured in that post were 2 in 1 solutions with lycra or tight fitting underlayers beneath...
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Gym / Lifestyle

Best Non Slip Yoga Mats

Yoga is an activity that requires minimal equipment, it’s simplicity combined with physical and mental health benefits are world-renowned. Do you actually need a yoga mat? Ok, true, you can practice yoga on a...
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Lifestyle

How to Clean a Yoga Mat

There are several ways to clean a yoga mat. With regular use a yoga mat can become entrenched with oils, sweat, dirt and goodness knows what else. The whole essence of yoga is to...
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Running

Best Running Belts for Carrying Phone & Keys

Now this really is a problem that needs solving. Who likes running with anything in their hands? I know I don’t. If you’re running with keys, after a couple of miles your palms are...
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Walking & Hiking

Best Walking Poles for Trekking & Hiking

Looking for a new walking pole? It’s rumoured that walking poles can take 30% of pressure off the knees and provide stability on uneven surfaces. These trekking poles have come a long way from...
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Walking & Hiking

Best Day Rucksacks with a 25 to 35 Litre Capacity

Day rucksacks need to be light, practical and deceptively roomy and if they’ve got a few cool little features such as water bladder pouches, comfy straps, practical compartments and waterproof pockets for keys and...
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Gym

Best women’s gym leggings that aren’t see through

We recently covered the best women’s running trainers under £100. Now it’s time to take a look at women’s workout leggings that are high on style and comfort and definitely not see-through. When it...
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Cycling

5 of the Best Track Pumps in 2020

When you are being carried along the road by nothing more than a cushion of pressured air, you want to be sure that air pressure is pretty much perfect. Too little air and your...
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Running

Best Non Chafing Running Shorts for Men

My goodness, is there anything worse for a runner to endure than chafing? Several miles from home and you feel it, first as a slight niggle, then as a painful, irritating problem before waddling...