fitness gear

When the weather starts to heat up, you need workout gear made of technical material that keeps you cool and comfortable — even if you're just taking a trip to the grocery store. We've found a few fashionable workout pieces that do double duty once your workout is over. Check out the fast-drying, sweat-wicking performance gear here!

Whether you go to the gym before work or fit in a workout during lunchtime, cutting the time you spend in the locker room can help. Throw these 10 gym essentials into your bag before you go; each will help you save minutes, from pre-workout prep to post-workout primping.

Biking to work or around the city for errands should be easy. You want to be able to hop off your bike and head into the office with ease. Unfortunately, there aren't many outfits that are made for the challenges of bike commuting — until now. Check out these picks for fashion-forward cycling clothing. They perform even better than they look!

Staying in style for a sporty day at the beach is important, but keeping all your gear organized is even more essential. All six of these beach bags offer plenty of pockets to stash your goods, material that will hold up against the sand, and, in some cases, cooler capacities to keep you nourished and hydrated all day long. Click through to find your next bag for the beach.

While refreshing your yoga routine may mean trying out a new class, it can also translate to sprucing up your Spring gear. If you've already got more cropped pants and built-in-bra tops than you know what to do with, maybe it's time to give your mat a new home. You'll love these picks of yoga bags at every price range that are both functional and fashionable. Time to click through and spring forward into all the yoga goodness.

Instead of loading up on her favorite sweets, treat Mom with a healthy gift this year for Mother's Day. Whether she's a fitness lover, a healthy foodie, or on a mission to get fit for good, check out all our gift ideas perfectly tailored for every mom you need to shop for.

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on POPSUGAR Fitness!

Guys, not-so-newsy news flash: bike helmets save lives. (More specifically: bike helmet laws save lives.) This really should be obvious, but given the number of people I see on a daily basis who clearly haven't gotten the memo, it's something we need to talk about. According to brand-new research out of Boston Children's Hospital, states with bicycle helmet requirements have significantly lower rates of deaths and "incapacitating injuries" after bicycle-motor vehicle collisions. The study, presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting, has led its authors to recommend that all cyclists —regardless of age — wear helmets; the authors also support more laws to make them mandatory for all. Currently only 21 states and the District of Columbia require bike helmets, and even then, only for children. So while the study could only examine the impact of these youth helmet laws, it's safe to assume that helmets protect adult cyclists, as well.

About 900 people die each year in bicycle crashes, three-quarters of them from head injuries. And yes, it's important to ride cautiously and to know the rules of the road; but there are some things — like, um, cars — that you simply can't control. So be safe and wear a helmet — every time you get on your bike. Need a new one? Here are five of our faves.

Nothing says Spring like blooming flowers, bright colors, and outdoor workouts. Even if you can't make it outside to stop and smell the roses, you can brighten up any workout with cute gym clothes that are not only functional but also on-trend. From statement-making prints to subtle details, click for 10 of our favorite floral workout wear!