Eight new products the health team is excited about for April

1. Cool to-the-touch towels

Love hot yoga, but hate turning into a sweaty mess? We’ve got a friend for you. Thanks to some innovative technology, this chemical-free towel actually feels cold when it touches sweat. It’s so cool (literally)!

Towel, 15, Coolcore.

2. Chic cycling

The new Urbanista line of candy-coloured two-wheelers from Opus makes us want to match our helmets to our bikes. And with details like covered gearboxes (no more snagged pants!) and wide baskets, they’re perfect for any city commuter. Visit Opus Bike for dealer info.

3. Smart allergy relief

Did you know indoor air can be five times more polluted than outdoor air? Breathe easier with AeraMax’s refreshing new line of air purifiers, which work best during peak allergy season and are certified to be asthma and allergy friendly by the Asthma Society of Canada.

Fellowes Aeramax Air Purifier, from $199, Best Buy.

4. Techie toothbrush

April is oral-health month, and we plan on flashing pearlier whites with the world’s first connected electric toothbrush. It hooks up to an app to record your cleaning routine so you can share your A+ stats with a dentist — or track whether your little one really did brush those chompers.

Toothbrush, from $99, Kolibree.

5. Colourful rain gear

Bring on the mega downpours. This year we're hoping for April showers so we can show off our stormy-weather style.

Pretty little puddle jumpers
Consider these rubber slip-ons your new alternative to bulky rain boots. They are waterproof and washable and brighten up the greyest skies.

Jefferson Slip-Ons, $60, Native Shoes. 

Cute and compact cover-up

Laugh in the face of sudden showers and blustery weather next time you ride your bike. This waterproof, reflective, super-breathable helmet cover is a perfect solution.

Secteur Helmet Cover, $29, Mountain Equipment Co-op.

Easy, breezy and breathable

Hit the trail or the road in almost any weather. This slim-fitting jacket protects against wind and rain, and it’s loaded with brilliant technical details.

Timber Shell Jacket, $675, Canada Goose. 

Armed and ready for anything

Stay hands-free and keep your phone or MP3 player dry on your run with this comfy arm band. P.S. It floats! In case, you know, you fall into a big puddle.

Momentum Arm Band, $40, H2O Audio.