Workout Wednesday

Some Taobao finds for exercise:

Yoga Mat:

Before I found a gym here, I was working out at home and so I bought a yoga mat and some yoga socks because mat = slippery. I'm really happy with the mat because it is a decent thickness and doesn't slip around on my wooden floors. 




Price: 21.90 kuai = $3.30
Delivery time: 3 days
Free shipping: Yes 
Colors: Pink, Purple, Turquoise, Blue, Pink
Sizes: 185 x 80, 183 x 70, 185 x 80
Success or fail: Success

Link: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.0.0.M1vbVe&id=25503372453&_u=r2ftv6taffab

Yoga Socks: 

As for the socks, I got ones that didn't cover the toes (pictured on left). In theory, they should have worked great because they have little gel beads that grip to the mat. The problem was that they stretched out over time, and so I was slipping around in the socks. If you were to buy this, my advice would be to get one of the other designs (pictured below). The ones with the toes covered would probably be your best option.                                                    

Price: 15.80/pair = $2.5/pair
Delivery time: 3 days
Free shipping: Yes 
Colors: Pink, Purple, Yellow, Black, Gray, Blue Striped, Green Striped, Red, Multi
Size: One Size
True to Size? A little big (stretched out over time)
Success or fail: Meh

Link: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.0.0.M1vbVe&id=36425878772&_u=r2ftv6taf65a

Bluetooth Headphones: 

I was running with normal earphones for a while, but while training for a marathon, a friend ordered these and it convinced my roommate and I to get a pair too. It's really easy to link up to your phone every time you turn it on, and the battery lasts a while after every charge. Also it came with a free case! Sadly, the ones I bought are sold out, but I've attached another link of a similar pair by the same brand and Taobao seller (pictured left).



Price: 15.80/pair = $2.5/pair
Delivery time: 3 days
Free shipping: Yes 
Colors: Red, Green, Black
Sizes: One Size
True to Size? A little big 
Success or fail: Success

Currently sold out, but here's another pair by the same company for 59 kuai ($9) :
Link: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-b.w5003-14225681022.3.SelH93&id=534024507579&sku_properties=5919063:6536025&scene=taobao_shop 

Jump Rope: 

I bought the black color of this jump rope but the seller accidentally sent me the pink ones instead. It wasn't worth the hassle of returning it, so I just kept it. These are really light and great for bringing along to exercise while traveling. 

Price: 39 kuai = $6
Delivery time: 4 days
Free shipping: Yes 
Colors: Pink, Black 
Size: One Size
Success or fail: Success

The one I bought is sold out but here's the same one for 49 kuai ($7.5). Message the seller for free shipping: 
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.71.JEVZAa&id=537800663917&ns=1&abbucket=9#detail

Phone Arm Band: 
Great for running. Fits my phone, some cash, and my keys for when I don't want to take a wallet or purse. Fits iPhone 4, 5, & 6 models

Price: 66 kuai = $10.15
Delivery time: 4 days
Free shipping: Yes 
Colors: Black
Size: One Size
Success or fail: Success

The exact one I bought is sold out, but here's the exact same one with free shipping, great reviews, for 68 kuai ($10.46):
https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.6.7Eso1F&id=44087507757&cm_id=140105335569ed55e27b&abbucket=9&skuId=3103421010664 


Taobao on, 
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