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Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Is your workout feeling a little worn out? We've sussed out the season's coolest ways to shape up fast -- and the gear you'll need to do them.
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Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Stand-up paddle boarders

Stand-up paddle boarding

Think of it as: Canoeing with a New Age spin (and a crazy core workout!)

Why it's so hot: Have you seen the beach-worthy bods of celeb fans like Rihanna and Eva Longoria? They've recently hopped on board with the world's fastest-growing sport. You can also give stand-up paddle board yoga a try. 

Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Shady lady

Italia Independent sunglasses, $95, Moodeyewear.com

Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Paddle on!

Grey Owl paddle, $148, Mec.ca

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Jimmy Styks paddleboard, $795, Mec.ca

Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Save face

Neutrogena beach defense sunscreen, SPF 60, at drugstores

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Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Coastal cutie

Carve Designs rashguard, $40, Mec.ca

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Bikini bottoms, $18, Oldnavy.ca

Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Lacrosse

Think of it as: Edgier ultimate frisbee

Why it's hot: Known as "the fastest game on two feet," lacrosse combines the fun elements of games like soccer, basketball and field hockey in one -- and the cardio benefits are unparalleled. 

Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Can't beat these cleats

Vex cleats, $60, CLP Sports, 905-855-8225

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Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

League of her own

Under Armour lacrosse stick, $55. Ball, $4, CLP Sports, 905-855-8225

Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Field armour

deBeer goggles, $35, CLP Sports, 905-855-8225

Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Breezy tank

$25, Underarmour.com

Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Swish skirt

F.R.G. skirt, $20, CLP Sports, 905-855-8225

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Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Obstacle course racing

Think of it as: Triathalon meets recess

Why it's hot: Playtime gets a competitive makeover. Imagine a 5K with fit funsters and maybe even Brooklyn Decker and a handful of athletes. 

Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

H2O to go

$140, Camelbak.com

Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Tough tee

Smartwool top, $95, Mec.ca

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*Bonus! This lightweight wool blend is water resistant.

Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Super stretch

Craft AR pants, $50, Mec.ca

Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Blister-free

Wrightsock socks, $10, Mec.ca

Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Lightning fast

Saloman shoes, $125, Mec.ca

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