Gold and silver pleated full sole ballet shoes in ultra soft leather. ($15.25)

As if you really need 33 reasons to strap these babies on. Kangoo Jumps are HOT...and you probably didn't even know it. They are popular everywhere...well, everywhere except for here in the U.S. But now that the Kardashian sisters are bouncing around in them perhaps we'll see this European fitness trend take off. When I first read about Kangoo Jumps, I thought Oh no, rollerblades 2.0!! But thank god, that's not the case. Kangoos are low impact, rebound sport shoes originally developed in Switzerland for joggers and now designed for all ages and fitness levels. They're supposed to be safe on your joints and versatile for exercise. They're currently used for power walking, cross-country jogging & running, group fitness, athletic training, rehabilitation & injury prevention, dance and children's recreation. Kangoos are a laugh-out-loud crowd pleaser. Everyone likes to bounce, right? So why haven't they hit it big in the U.S.?

Here's the problem:...

Use a sport wash to keep sketchy odors from stalking your workout gear.

A colorful, crush-worthy selection of gym bags for fashionistas that hit the gym. Let's face it, your gym bag is a reflection of you and deserves as much consideration as your office handbag or date night clutch. Reclaim your sporty, bag lady pride by swinging a stylish carryall over your shoulder. Browse our favorite gym bags (Tina, my new style intern helped!) and feel free to share one that's not on our list. We're always looking for a new obsession.

THE BAG LIST

adidas Vintage Holdall Bag

D&G Dolce & Gabbana Let's Make Up Bag

Everything Fits Gym Bag

Lug Life Puddle Jumper Gym Bag

Marc by Marc Jacobs Packable Tote Bag 

adidas Grun Holdall

adidas adicolor Holdall

Nike Raceday Medium Duffel LW

LeSportsac Erika

Marc by Marc Jacobs Graphic Standard Supply Printed Mabel

Volcom Staycation Beach Tote

adidas by Stella McCartney Sersa Bag

Nike Metallic Luna...

Zig Pulse soles are made with ZigTech(nology) and supposedly deliver less strain on key muscle groups. Whatever happened to no pain --> no gain? And what's the point of the energetic light beams? Clearly this video was shot in ZigTech Land where cheezy after-effects are plenty. Then there's the issue of restricted muscle movement which doesn't sit too well with me. How's that going to reduce muscle strain? Wouldn't it cause more pain in the future by weakening important muscle groups? Zig Pulse might as well say: Just keep running...you won't feel a thing because your muscles are barely working! This is an absurd selling point for a performance sneaker. I can't think of a single day in my life when fitness activity didn't elicit a smidgeon of pain. Without pain there's no challenge. Without challenge there's no opportunity for change (i.e. muscle stimulation, strengthening, growth, rehabiliation, etc.). Muscles need to actively engage if you want them to look and...

It's kind of weird talking about myself in the 3rd person, but yes, I lost my groove or perhaps I just misplaced it. Either way, I got it back with a phenomenal belly dance workout called Slinky Dance. The term slinky accurately describes belly dance movement and it's also the nickname that was given to Slinky Dance founder, Christine Busini, while starring in the Broadway show Sugar Babies with Mickey Rooney. The nickname stuck throughout her dance career, inspiring her to create the Christina Belly Dance School to raise women's self-esteem, internally and physically. Her dance-fitness workout integrates abdominal and cardiovascular exercise with sensual choreography to summon the provocative temptress you've buried within. The 90 minute curve defining class will re-connect you to your femininity and sensuality.

Then again, you may think you're doing alright in this department because you recently made a purchase at Victoria's Secret OR you reincarnated Kim...