b e t t e r
HEALTH
Gym Dandies
Beat the locker room competition with these
stylish and multifunctional bags.
by
KELLY L. PHILLIPS
and
BETSY NOXON
photos
KATHRYN GAMBLE
1. MAD FOR PLAID
A pretty, preppy
print is the highlight
of this tote’s light-
as-air rip-stop
nylon. “Leigh,” $120,
lesportsac.com.
2. SILVER LIN IN G
Lacoste’s classic
alligator motif goes
super-size on this
sleek, unisex bag.
‘Techno Croc,” $117,
lacoste.com.
3. W ASH & GO
This lightweight
treated canvas tote
resists stains.
“Overnighter”$88;
ameandlulu.com.
4. M U LTITASKER
Fashion meets
function—this
sturdy nylon duffle
is the season’s
richest plum hue.
‘Tessa,” $85
nike.com.
5. B A B Y BLU ES
Pleating adds a
feminine touch to
this nylon bag “Work-
out Satchel,” Puma,
$40;
endless.com.
6. THRICE A S NICE
Zippers divide this
clever three-part
duffle into a trio of
individual bags—for
work, gym, and
play. “3-in-i” bag $50;
kangaroomstorage
.com.
keep it clean
Treat your bag well and it w ill stay in tiptop shape much longer.
► KEEP W ET CLO TH ES SEPARATE Wet towels and sweaty clothes
are breeding grounds for odor-causing bacteria. Place them in a
plastic grocery bag and launder that night. ► SPRAY YOUR BAG
DAILY W ITH A SAN ITIZIN G SPRAY Lysol w orks w ell. If your bag is
w ashable, launder it at least once a month. ► REPLACE GYM SHOE
LINERS Use antim icrobial liners such as Dr. Scholl's Odor
Destroyers All Purpose Insoles ($3.99); they help prevent athlete's foot
and reduce odor, if possible, stow shoes in a separate compartment. If
your gym bag doesn't have a cubby that w ill fit your shoes, put them in
a paper bag to absorb m oisture. ► MAKE A SACH ET Loosely place
about a half-cup of baking soda in a piece of cheesecloth or scrap cloth
and tie it up tightly with string. Store in your bag to deodorize it.
Replace every month.
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