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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear face coverings when out in public in places where it’s hard to stay at least 6 feet away from others.

While transmission of COVID-19 is less risky when running, cycling or exercising with no one around, many people still opt to use a face mask.

The problem is that it’s difficult to breath through a mask when running or doing physical activity due to a lack of air flow. As a result, Under Armour launched a face mask designed specifically for athletes, called the UA Sportsmask. It comes in four sizes and is hand washable.

The mask is designed for comfort and breathability, among other features:

• Water-resistant outer shell features smooth, breathable spacer fabric

• Anti-microbial treatment on the inside layer to help keep mask fresh

• Polyurethane open-cell foam lets air through but makes it hard for moisture & sweat to pass

• UA Iso-Chill fabric on interior lining & ear loops feels cool to the touch for as long as you wear it

• Fabric is soft & smooth for next to face comfort & moves moisture from your mouth to the insert layer

• Lining fabric extends up & is strategically shaped to lay flat across the bridge of your nose

• Soft, adjustable nose bridge to secure it across the face

• Stretchy ear loops & side panels for a more comfortable fit

• Includes washable, anti-microbial carrying pouch with locker tag to mark your name or number

Nike unveiled its first ever shoe for indoor cycling called “The SuperRep Cycle.” The shoe is designed to compliment high-end spin bikes and the clips are compatible with many major cleat systems, as well as caged pedals. It features a support arc to help keep feet secured during “Figure 8s” and side-to-side combination maneuvers. The lightweight mesh on the upper, a sockliner and bottom-mounted vents, help increase airflow and cut down on water weight from sweat.

Indoor cycling traces its routes back to 1965, when Schwinn introduced the first mainstream stationary bike. In the 1970s and ’80s, stationary bikes started popping up in homes and public gyms. Group fitness cycling classes began popping up in the 1990s when Johnny Goldberg, a South African Cyclist, created the first commercial Spinner bicycle and created a “Spinning” group exercise program at Crunch gyms in New York.

Nike’s launch comes at a time when spin class studios, such as SoulCycle and Flywheel are facing increased competition from at-home competitors like Peloton. The concept of group spinning studios was waining before COVID-19 changed our lives. This as traditional gyms are also facing heavy debt loads and severe uncertainty. Still, the cycling trend is showing no sign of slowing down. Instead, there is a paradigm shift as consumer behavior is starting to prioritize convenience and savings over luxury facilities and amenities.

The SuperRep Cycle is available for sale today in Europe and will be released globally on June 1st.