Health & Fitness Guide - Aspire Magazine

Summer EssentialsWe’re all going on a summer holiday6 ASPIREThe peak summer holiday season is almost upon us! Whether you’re jetting off to sunnier climes this summeror rounding the family up for a holiday here in good ol’ Blighty, Aspire have trawled the shops so you don’thave to, to bring you our top recommendations for the summer season…MenBabyliss For Men 7895U I-Stubble - £39.99, John LewisMaintain your look everyday with the next generation in stubble control technology. TheBaByliss For Men I-stubble has 15 ultra-precise length settings, so you can maintain yourpreferred facial hairstyle at all times. Whether you’re looking for a short shadow look, a longerstubble look, or even a short beard, the I-stubble is the ultimate in sculpting perfect stubble.Archive Print Kimono Swim Shorts, Red - £28, John LewisThese striking swimming shorts are embellished with a print from the archives; it’s all aboutthe patterns this summer so keep yourself looking stylish on a trip to the beach or poolside.John Lewis & Co Archive Star Print Shirt, Gold - £40, John LewisAn archive star print embellishes this short sleeve shirt from JOHN LEWIS & Co. to keepyour wardrobe looking fresh and exciting. This design boasts a trim and tidy silhouette, thankslargely to a button-down collar and neat rolled up effect sleeves. Signature contrast stitchingon the final button hole completes the piece.Classic Metal Tortoiseshell Tipped Aviators, Gold - £20, John LewisStriped Fedora, Natural - £30, John LewisThis soft, straw Fedora hat from Italy has a brim width of 4.5cm, perfect for outdoors thissummer.WomenYSL All-In-One BB Cream -£38, John LewisWith an invisible SPF 25 ⁄ PA +++ protectiveshield that effectively fights against UVA andUVB rays, this BB Cream provides you withperfectly protected and durably flawlessskin. With multi–functional benefits, it worksto correct and conceal imperfections andirregularities, evens skin tone gives skin afairer, fresher and more radiant finish. Non–sticky and free from white streaks, the skinis perfectly ready for make-up.Limited Collection Bronzing Powder - £5,Marks & SpencerIdeal for the start of your holiday, this softbronzer offers a natural, sun kissed look.Hypoallergenic and paraben-free.Tropical Halter Neck One Piece -£29.50, Marks & SpencerElegantly styled, this flattering bandeauswimsuit is the ideal accompaniment tosummer sun and swimming.Seafolly Paradise Tropical Bandeau Bikini,Multi - £65, John LewisEspecially designed for DD and E cups, thisstunning bikini top from Seafolly’s strikingParadise Tropical range is cut in a flatteringbandeau style with hidden under wiring forsecure support. Team with the matchingbikini briefs.Terry Zip Up Towelling Robe, Navy - £35,John LewisEmbrace the nautical look this summerseason with this lovely poolside cover upfrom our popular swimwear range. Craftedfrom super-soft towelling fabric in a chicnavy blue hue, it features a zip up front foreasy-to-wear style. Featuring short sleeves,besom pockets at the hips and a hood, it isfinished with a navy and white striped liningin the hood, pockets and on the drawstringcord tied at the waist.Collection WEEKEND Verve Sandals,Beige/Yellow - £55, John LewisThis casual pair of beige sandals come with aslim and on-trend t-bar finish and contrastingneon lining and stitch detailing.Limited Collection Cat’s Eye Sunglasses -£15, Marks & SpencerThese fashionable sunglasses add instantstyle and glamour to any look this summer.The cat’s eye frame gives a stylish look tocomplement your desired style.ChildrenBeltupp Safety Strap - £17.95, John LewisIf your child falls asleep on long journeys in a Group 2 car seat they may slump forwardin an unsafe seating position. This handy safety belt holds infants in the correct andcomfortable upright position, even when sleeping.John Lewis Travel Four in a Row - £8, John LewisCan you get four balls in a row before your opponent? This handy travel version foldsdown so it’s easy to pack in a suitcase.Skip Hop Zoolet Toddler Backpack, Owl - £19, John LewisThis cute animal rucksack has comfortable, adjustable straps and an added safety reinthat attaches at the base. Toddlers can feel grown up by carrying their own snacks andfavourite toys while parents can rest assured they’ll stay close by.Baby BanZ Adventure Sunglasses, Orange - £14.99, John LewisThese ingenious sunglasses have a silicone nose and brow pieces for added comfort.They also have a Velcro fastening strap which goes around the head to ensure the glassesstay securely in place. They have been clinically tested by one of the world’s leadingauthorities on sunglasses, and have passed the most stringent standards on sunglasses inthe world. They have category 3 lenses which offer high sunglare reduction, and good UVprotection. They’re made with durable polycarbonate Ophthalmic quality and a shatterresistantpolycarbonate frame.Ambre Solaire Sensitive Protection Milk SPF50 - £5, John LewisSpeedo Junior Roll Up Arm Bands, Orange - £5, John LewisBright orange and made of high-quality durable PVC, these roll-up armbands with safetyvalves are easy to put on even when inflated. Suitable for children (2-12 years) of up to50kg.LuggageJohn Lewis Monaco II 4-Wheel Cabin Suitcase - £119, John LewisOne of the lightest hard cases available, the long-awaited John Lewis hard suitcase is theultimate travel solution. The Monaco II is the next generation of our lightest luggage rangeto date. Built with a new hi-tech Makrolon shell, this suitcase provides maximum strengthand protection whilst remaining super light.Betsy 4-Wheel Cabin Suitcase, Floral - £79, John LewisAvailable with a fun print, the Betsy range of suitcases are not only a stylish travel companion,but also easy to spot when mixed with other cases. The suitcase has a shiny hard shellto keep your contents well-protected. The inside is fully lined and features elasticised packingstraps and a full-length mesh divider to keep your belongings neat and organised. Thepush-button telescopic handle and four multi-directional wheels ensure a smooth, easy ridethrough the streets and airport.Summer Must HaveGet Set... Go Splash & Sandproof Bag - £5, Marks & SpencerProtect your MP3 player with this inexpensive yet stylish essential pool-side accessory.Capturing those special memoriesION Air Pro Camcorder, HD 1080p, 5MP, Black - £299.95, John LewisThe ION Air Pro is a professional sports camera. Waterproof to 10 metres without the need for anycases, this camcorder allows you to record in full HD with a 170 degrees wide angle and 1080p HDvideo playback. The one finger operation and vibration record confirmation enables you to capturehigh definition video and take photos of your surroundings, while you are on the move.Sony bloggie Touch HD 8GB Mobile Camcorder, Pink, John LewisThis fun, easy-to-use mobile camcorder shoots Full HD video clips, as well as 12.8 megapixel photos.It has dedicated ‘movie’ and ‘photo’ buttons so there is no fiddly switching between recording modes.When you shoot in Full HD, you will notice a big difference in the detail, sharper, crisper images andvivid colours, even when you are filming objects at a distance. There are also some useful featuresto help ensure you take better photos. SteadyShot will cut camera shake when you are holding thecamera in your hand, while Face Detection fine-tunes your camera settings for clear, captivatingportraits.Lomography La Sardina Cubic Analogue Camera with Flash - £99.95, John LewisFeaturing Lomography’s most powerful flash yet, Fritz the Blitz, this camera also offers a 89° field ofview wide-angle lens, easy to use focusing, three distance settings for capturing all the action and avariety of different colour filters.ASPIRE 7