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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.
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

Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Coastal cutie

Carve Designs rashguard, $40, Mec.ca

Bikini bottoms, $18, Oldnavy.ca

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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

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

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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

Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

Obstacle course racing

Think of it as: Triathalon meets recess

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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

*Bonus! This lightweight wool blend is water resistant.

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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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Three empowering summer fitness trends to try right now

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