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Classic Sports Bra by Shock Absorber

April 15, 2013

The name says it all – the Classic Sports Bra by Shock Absorber – is just that. A classic, comfortable, supportive sports bra that will become a staple item for you active TrailblazerGirls. The smart people at Shock Absorber actually studied breast movement during 3 different activities (static, jumping jacks and on a ramped treadmill) […]

Aurorae Yoga Mat Sport Bag

March 28, 2013

A compact way to carry all your gear and yoga mat together. The Yoga Mat Sport Bag by Aurorae is a versatile crossbody sling back pack with 2 large compartments, a specialized “Mat-Locker System” to hold your yoga mat, a cell phone pocket on the strap, an easily accessible water bottle pocket, and a small […]

every WOMAN Conference, Whistler

March 26, 2013

Coming May 24, 2013. A wonderful conference that exposes women to new activities in a comfortable and supportive environment. The every WOMAN Conference will be held in the outdoor mecca of Whistler, BC and offers workshops on various styles of Yoga, Zumba, Nordic Walking, Nia, Hip Hop, Pilates, Nutrition, Bellyfit, Belly Dancing, Salsafit, Laughter Yoga, […]

Energia Top by Isis

March 13, 2013

Another great product from our friends at Isis: the Energia Top. They’ve created the perfect tank for working out with special moisture-wicking fabric to keep you cool and dry and just the right length to keep you covered (not too short when lifting arms and moving around). Comes in 4 colors but our TrailblazerGirl editors […]

Acli-Mate Natural Sport Drinks

February 25, 2013

Acclimate faster! To altitude. To stress on your body. To make that happen, the folks at Acli-Mate have launched two Natural Sport Drinks: Acli-Mate Mountain and Acli-Mate Endurance. The first was developed to help athletes acclimate to leaps in elevation while the latter was developed to help them replace the electrolytes and nutrients during the […]

Chia Bars by Health Warrior

February 21, 2013

Ch-ch-chia? Wait, this is the real Chia, and it may be the ultimate super food. It earned the name “runner’s food” by powering the Tarhumara Indians on their legendary long-distance runs as well as the Aztecs in battle and on their cross-empire journeys. Chia Bars by Health Warrior are delicious 100 calorie snack bars with […]

Promax Crunch Bars

February 13, 2013

The great flavors just keep coming. Now, Promax Crunch Bars have introduced Peanut Cherry and Chocolate Crunch in high-protein formats with and amazing 18g of protein. They’re gluten free, vegetarian, kosher and contain no artificial sweeteners, no artificial flavors, no high fructose corn syrup, no maltitol and no gelatin. Put simply, Promax delivers instant energy […]

Pure Bar

February 4, 2013

Prefer the organic choice? While Pure Bar is already well-known for its line of snack bars made from real fruit and nuts, they’ve just announced the addition of two new all-organic flavors: Banana Coconut and Dark Chocolate Berry. Boy, we’ve come a long way from those old granola bars. These taste fantastic, and don’t feel […]

MEElectronics M6 Sports In-Ear Headphones

February 1, 2013

Better fit and better sound… and surprisingly comfortable. While being a little skeptical about the over-the-ear headphones, we were pleasantly surprised by these MEElectronics M6 Sports In-Ear Headphones. Yes, they were comfortable, and they stayed on much better than standard earbuds during our exercises, and the magic of their noise isolating in-ear design plus the […]

Salonpas

January 30, 2013

Does it get any easier than spray-on relief? The Salonpas Jet Spray delivers cool, fast relief of muscle and joint pain… and yes you just spray it on. This spray has menthol which provides fast relief form pain with its cooling, soothing sensation, as well as methyl salicylate and NSAID which kick-in right after that […]

Promax Fit ‘n Crisp

January 28, 2013

Like rice crispy treats… but healthy… and with protein! That’s what they should call these new Promax Fit ‘n Crisp. These bars are peanut free, vegetarian and contain no artificial sweeteners and no high fructose corn syrup. Amazingly, they have 13g of protein, only 140 calories and taste really great. Comes in two flavors: cinnamon crunch […]

Aqua Zinger

January 11, 2013

Flavored water is becoming popular, and getting away from sweetened drinks is great, but what if you want to adjust the amount of flavoring or maybe you want to try a new flavor? Enter the incredibly clever Aqua Zinger. The portable Aqua Zinger water bottle works by infusing water with flavors of your choosing. Essentially, […]

FlexPower Active Woman

January 9, 2013

Ah, gentle heat soothes those sore muscles. And yes there are creams that claim to do that already, but finally here’s one that works and smells nice too. The new FlexPower Active Woman delivers all of those benefits but with a more natural alternative with active ingredients like Arnica as well as vitamins, green tea, […]

Top Track & Running Gear of 2012

December 14, 2012

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Track & Running Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the The Hybrid Stick, the amazing training tool used by the […]

Team in Training

December 5, 2012

We know you’re eating too much what with the holidays. So, keep our friends over at Team in Training in mind when you decide it’s time to work off some of those sweets in the new year. “Only Team In Training has trained over a half a million runners, walkers, triathletes, cyclists and hikers and […]

Sharkies Organic Energy Sports Chews

December 4, 2012

Sometimes just a little less sweet is a lot better. The new Sharkies Organic Energy Sports Chews contain no artificial dyes or flavors and no trans fats and no refined sugars like corn syrup. Instead they use a much healthier blend of brown rice syrup and simple sugars from fruits and organic sugar cane. That […]

MeCo 250 Long Sleeve Zip Tee by Rab

November 30, 2012

It’s a base layer. It’s a top layer. Wait, it’s both. The all new MeCo 250 Long Sleeve Zip Tee by UK-based Rab is made from an innovative merino wool blend with recycled polyester, producing a fabric that offers all the benefits of merino wool (breath-ability, anti-odor) except that it dries up to 5 times […]

PROBAR

November 12, 2012

All natural… wholesome… organic ingredients… from responsible growers. Probar covers it all plus they taste really great. But there’s more to it than that: Probar really provides 4 lines of bar, each with a variety of flavors: the Original is a meal replacement in 12 flavors, the Fruition is a fruit-based super-food snack bar in […]

mix1 Nutritional Shakes

October 31, 2012

From bars to shakes? If you ever needed an energy bar but wished it was liquid, because let’s admit it… you’re thirsty too, try the new Nutritional Shakes by mix1. This Boulder-based company has created a healthy, 200 calorie all-natural protein shake providing for pre-workout fuel and post-workout recovery. Based on a whey protein, instead […]

Cytomax Energy Drops

October 18, 2012

Tired of goos and chews? Try drops. That is, try Cytomax Energy Drops. First, they taste great. Second, they dissolve quickly. Third, they pack a punch of energy in the form of carbohydrates and electrolytes. Fourth, they can be chewed prior to and during training. Fifth, they come in small packets that will carry you […]

Honey Stinger Fruit Smoothie Organic Energy Gel

October 15, 2012

Not just waffles anymore. Our friends at Honey Stinger have leaped into a new world with the launch of their new Fruit Smoothie Organic Energy Gel. “With a blend of organic tapioca syrup, organic honey and electrolytes, Honey Stinger Organic Gels offer a different taste and texture from the original Classic gels, with the added […]

Ball Claw by Tourna

September 28, 2012

Thankfully, you no longer have to stick a tennis ball under your skirt to hold on to it. The Ball Claw by Tourna clips to your waistband and holds the ball securely. And later when you want to take it home, it folds easily to fit in your pocket.

BlueSeventy Women’s TX3000 Tri Suit

September 26, 2012

Special gear for triathletes? Yep, the BlueSeventy Women’s TX3000 Tri Suit may very well improve your time. It addresses keeping you cool (because its Microskin fabric is permeable), keeping you comfortable (because it stretches in all ways to fit just right), keeping your muscles taut (because it’s designed with graduated compression to help with muscle […]

JammyPacks

September 20, 2012

Don’t call them fanny pack speakers. That doesn’t do them justice. The JammyPack is the accessory for hikers and runners who want to move on down, move on down the road. Its built-in speakers connect to any iPod, mobile phone, mp3/cd player, hand held game and multi-media devices, and they’re water-resistant and deliver 3W of […]