The Fit List: Fitness and health buys from skincare to Love Island leggings

This week’s Fit List has a bit of everything, so if you’re looking for healthy little lifestyle changes, here’s where to start.

There’s a 100% plant based burger, carbon negative rum and a CBD sleep cream to try out, as well as an eco-frienly swim range from activewear giants Sweaty Betty.

Plus Laura Whitmore’s activewear edit with Dare 2b has just dropped, which means you can relive the Love Island drama while you work out.

Heura burger

Could this Heura burger be the world’s healthiest burger? The Spanish plant-based brand has created a juicy, beefy flavoured burger using olive oil and peas.

It has 85% less saturated fat than a traditional beef burger but 11.3% more protein per calorie.

Buy it for £4.29 from Planet Organic

Laura Whitmore Dare 2b edit

Laura Whitmore’s second edit for sports brand Dare 2b is a 15-piece collection versatile enough for any activity.

There’s everything from technical sports bras and statement leggings to cosy hoodies, vests and jackets.

It’s a monochrome colour palette that’s accentuated with touches of soft pink.

Shop the collection from £15 at Dare 2b

Two Drifters Distillery Carbon Negative Rum

Two Drifters Distillery Carbon Negative Rum now has lighter bottles (230g lighter) with a natural cork, 100% compostable tamper seal and paper labels made from
95% sugarcane fibre.

Inside you’ll get an award-winning British rum (four flavours) made with a carbon negative footprint.

Buy it for £40 each from Two Drifters Distillery

Hummel activewear collection

If dreary weather is making you want to invest in autumnal tones, then Hummel has you covered.

With rich forest green, plum purple and dusky pink, each piece of the Danish sportswear brand’s collection comes with antibacterial treatment to keep odours at bay.

Available from September 2.

Shop the collection from £22 at Hummel

Sweaty Betty swimwear collection

Looking to gain some eco creds for your next swimwear purchase? Then choose Sweaty Betty – 91% of the collection is made using recycled plastic waste.

The performance pieces are designed to streamline your training, but have a fashion twist with bold colours.

All items are durable, chlorine resistant and have UV protection of 50+.

Shop the collection from £45 at Sweaty Betty

Ishga’s Invigorating Bath Salts

What better way to boost wellbeing than with a long, hot bath.

Pop Ishga’s Invigorating Bath Salts into the water to reap the added benefits of sea salt (to detoxify) and essential oils lemongrass (astringent properties), lavender (helps with acne and psoriasis) rose geranium (anti-inflammatory) and juniper berry (antiseptic properties).

Buy it for £26 (150g) from Ishga

Leaves and Flowers Skin Sleep Cream

If you’re not already on the CBD skincare train, jump aboard with Leaves and Flowers.

The brand’s Skin Sleep Cream is a powerful combination of 200mg CBD, plankton extract and Bulgarian Rose designed to nourish, replenish and revitalise.

The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties will also calm and restore skin while you sleep.

Buy it for £45 from Leaves and Flowers

NGX90 subscription box

Looking to give your training a boost? This NGX90 subscription box uses a simple swab test (inside the cheek), to create a personalised 90-day transformation coaching programme.

Each month you’ll get products based on your genetic make-up, plus a DNA nutrition report and Myzone MZ-Switch for your first month.

Buy it for £170 per month from NGX

Coola Organic Scalp and Hair Mist SPF30

Your scalp needs just as much protection as your skin, so apply this Coola Organic Scalp and Hair Mist SPF30 to protect against UV rays and free radicals.

It’s packed with organic ingredients including soothing bergamot and antioxidant centella asiatica extract.

Buy it for £26 from Space NK

The Little Book Of Bees: A Pocket Guide To The Wonderful World Of Bees

Want to know whether sugar water really helps bees? The Little Book Of Bees: A Pocket Guide To The Wonderful World Of Bees contains everything you need to know.

Learn about their history, folklore, habits and anatomy, plus an overview of species and how to identify them.

Buy it for £6.99 from Amazon

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