Nine things the health team's excited about for June

1. Techie tennis rackets

With Wimbledon this month, we’ve got the game (and Canadian superstar Eugenie Bouchard) on our minds. Now we can play like her too, using this new high-performance racket. It has sensors in the handle that record and analyze your forehand and backhand swings and where you tend to make contact with the ball. Based on the data, an integrated app coaches you to improve your game and gives you the option to see how your skills measure up to the pros!

Play Pure Drive tennis racket, $399, Babolat. 

2. Maple water

Think of it as Canada’s version of coconut water. Made from 100 percent pure maple sap, this clear thirst-quencher delivers more than 46 nutrients. Bonus: It’s loaded with heart-healthy and brain-protecting plant compounds.

Seva maple water, $5, Eau D'erable Seva.

3. Stink-free yoga clothes

Turns out wool doesn’t just keep us warm — it can keep us cool and fresh too! This new wool-based yoga line is super-breathable, quick-drying and, best of all, supremely odour-resistant.

Merino Yoga Line, from $100, Icebreaker.

4. Sun-savvy jewellery

Outsmart the sun — and lower your chances of getting burned again — with this sparkly bracelet. The innovative (and pretty!) charm links to a smartphone app that monitors your UV exposure and reminds you to apply sunscreen.

June Bracelet, $99, Netatmo.

5. Sporty swimwear

If you love to spend hours in the water (and want to look surfer-girl chic), ride the wave of cool in these beach-perfect, sun-safe rash guards.

Pretty pattern
You’ll look like a work of art in this blue watercolour print. It has a “second skin” fit and built-in SPF 50 too!

$92, J.Crew. 

Kaleidoscope print

The design behind this quirky cover- up (also with SPF 50) is inspired by travel, mythology and folk art.

Mara Hoffman, $160, Holt Renfrew.

Black and white

This sporty long-sleeve is perfect for layering in colder waters. Plus, its special Lycra fibre resists chlorine damage.

$275, Tory Burch.

Cool cobra

A special weave in the quick-drying microfibres of this high-tech top gives it an SPF of 50+.

$98, Commando. 

Zip it up

No more struggling to peel off wet clothes: This tee, with SPF built into the fabric, has a handy front zip.

$84, Tommy Bahama.