Here's a look at some of the stuff we just couldn't pass up. Doesn't everyone deserve a heated foot massage at the end of a long day? And who doesn't need some help remembering to stand up straight?

Locker rooms and gym bags can be breeding grounds for Staphylococcus infections. Keep the MRSA superbug, a drug-resistant form of staph, at bay with a Shock Doctor Power Dry system. The blower circulates heated, ionized air into the gym bag to deodorize its contents and eliminate bacteria that love to grow on damp shoes, clothes and gear. The products, which are available in a variety of colors and sizes are $99 to $220. Sports Authority, Dick's Sporting Goods and www.shockdoctor.com.

Hats Off

Let the kids get creative and excited about sun protection. The Art Hat by Wallaroo Hat Co. is designed to sport kids' designs. Use paints or markers to decorate the hat, which has an Ultraviolet Protection Factor of 50. $20. Wallaroohats.com.

Yoga Mat for Life

Manduka's commitment to eco-responsibility and reducing consumption means you'll never have to buy another yoga mat. The company offers a lifetime guarantee for its Black Mat Pro and Pro Lite mats. Both have a nonslip fabric. The Pro Lite version is a lighter-weight, travel-friendly version. The company promises to replace the mat if it wears out from regular use. To get a replacement, simply submit an online request. Black Mat Pro, $85; ProLite: $68, Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave., Suite 305, Dallas; BKS Iyengar Yoga Studio of Dallas, 5539 Dyer St., Dallas, www.manduka.com.

Boot Camp in a Box

Work out with the same instructor who gets Hollywood stars such as Katie Holmes, Jake Gyllenhaal and Biggest Loser host Alison Sweeney into gear. Barry Jay's boot camp in a box includes Fat Blaster lower and upper body workouts; three Targeted Mission Specialist workouts for abs, upper body and lower body; the Bootcamp Transformer and Pump; Power Handles and two Burn and Firm Resistance Bands. $60. Target, Sports Authority, Dicks Sporting Goods or www.barrysbootcamp.com.

Keep your Cool

Craft's ProCool system keeps athletes cool even as they work up a sweat. The garments feature high-tech fabrics that pull perspiration vapor away for the body. ProCool, which is available in men's and women's pieces, also has an antimicrobial treatment to prevent fabric odor. Men's long-sleeved V-neck shirt $49.99. Richardson Bike Mart, 1451 W. Campbell Road in Richardson, 9040 Garland Road in Dallas, 8820 John Hickman Parkway in Frisco.

**Reprinted with permission from dallasnews.com.

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