Stretch

Yoga changes lives and is a great workout that every man should try once. Yoga allows total freedom, freedom from the sense of self and most importantly freedom from the mind. Forget caring about how you look when standing in plow pose for 30 seconds while dripping sweat from head to toe because the person practicing next to you looks just as ridiculous.

So for the die-hard male yogis out there who need help finding what to wear to practice, we have the answers. The Lululemon Kung Fu yoga pant allows men to move freely in their yoga practice. The more sweat the better: These pants tend to grip tighter at the waist as the sweat begins to accumulate, so you don’t have to worry about lifting up those jogging pants every five seconds.

The pant features a stretch draw cord in the waistband for a proper fit, more room in the back for a muscular posterior and two hip pockets and two rear pockets for cards and keys. Lululemon is the favored brand of choice for yoga gear. They are one of the few retailers creating new and improved yoga gear for men and women every season. If you are not practicing yoga topless, then try this lightweight Lululemon metal vent tech short sleeve top.

This blue V-neck is designed with body-mapped mesh placement, which promotes airflow to help you stay cool. The texture of this top creates the illusion that you are not even wearing a shirt. If you do not feel like showing off that six pack to all the ladies in the yoga studio, feel sexy and comfortable wearing this blue mesh top.

Run

Warm weather signals that a marathon will be coming up soon, and runners need to know where to get their gear. The Road Runner Sport Men’s R-gear high- speed compression tight is perfect for long-distance runners who want to feel lighter and faster. Keep cool thanks to mesh side panels in front and behind knees and stash personal items in the back flap pocket.

The mesh panels at the sides and behind the knees provide ventilation and moisture management. Most runners want to feel full of life when they’re running and most importantly, they want to feel free in the arms, especially if it’s warm out. Run in total comfort in this new, improved technical running T-shirt. The sleeveless design of the men’s Runner High Sleeveless tee by Road Runner sports allows ultimate freedom of movement, while the fabric wicks away moisture to keep you dry. The tee comes in 10 different colors so you can invest in seven fun colors for every day of the week.

Lift

Not a dedicated yogi just quite yet? Then here are our top picks for cross-fit training staples for the gym. The Under Armour men’s Mirage shorts come in seven different colors and styles to match with your athletic shoe of choice. The Mirage shorts are built for maximum freedom, so they’re full and loose for enhanced range of motion and breathable comfort no matter where your workout takes you.

The four-way stretch runs both laterally and vertically for enhanced mobility. Most importantly, Under Armour installed its signature moisture transport system that literally transports the sweat off your body and onto the clothes so it dries faster.

Don’t believe us? Buy a pair. The shirt is made from the material that started the performance revolution, this feels like your favorite gym T-shirt, but it’s built for layering. The loose fit provides the same enhanced range of motion as the ‘Mirage’ shorts (above) and the lightweight fabric is ultra-soft for maximum comfort.

Bike

As one of the most bike friendly cities in America, it’s only natural that we provide the best cycling gear. Chicago’s Bike the Drive annual event is coming up in May where thousands of cyclists flock to Lake Shore Drive for a car-free 30 mile ride. The Streets for Cycling 2020 plan calls for the installation of 100 miles of separated bike lanes over the next four years, a commitment many local bike advocates feel is taking a bit longer than promised.

So if you want to look good while you bike down Lake Shore, here is a list of our favorite bike cycling gear. But if you’re a guy who takes cycling seriously and commit to their morning routine every day, then spandex is for you.

The Louis Garneau Sport Air shorts made by Performance Bike are the ideal choice for long summer rides. The shorts are equipped with four- way stretch, which maximizes fit and comfort, and the Perfo light power fabric provides complete stretch, optimizing muscle support, enhancing blood circulation and wicking moisture. Need a top to match?Pair with the Nike Element half-zip that features soft, high-stretch knit material so it allows the maximum possibility for movement.

The half zip sweater got a 4.8 out of 5 rating from customer reviews so the product ultimately can sell itself. The Dri-fit technology wicks sweat away from the body and moves to the outside of the fabric surface. Due to the change in weather every hour in Chicago, half-zip sweaters are great to keep warm on windy or rainy days in the city.