Since hanging up his gloves nearly a decade ago, the New York Yankees and MLB Hall-of-Famer baseball legends Derek Jeter has been busy inspiring a new generation of athletes and dedicated baseball fans. One of the shortest steps of all time, Jeter has appeared in TV commercials for Gatorade and Nike and has a documentary Captain did about his incredible career and life. But perhaps his proudest moment off the pitch was founding his sustainability-focused sportswear and sportswear brand. Greatness wins.
CNN Underscored spoke with Jeter recently to get started health and fitness necessary factors.
Skipping
“I first incorporated jumping rope into my daily workout after I broke my ankle while I was still playing baseball, and I’ve continued since. It’s great for concentration and coordination and you can do it anywhere.”
Fitness for travel
“I am always on the road for business purposes, but I make sure to focus on fitness when I travel. Resistance bands don’t take up a lot of room in my suitcase, but they provide so many types of exercise I can think of, even in my hotel room.”
Daily pullover
“This is what I wear most daily in our current collection. It’s a must-have for my outdoor workouts when the temperature drops and to wear on the go, whether I’m going to a meeting or spending time with my family. These pants are super soft, wick away moisture, and provide a consistent fit after every workout no matter how many times they’ve been washed. “
Resistance training
“This system gives me great flexibility in terms of where and how I exercise. Using your own body weight and being able to control resistance allows me to engage different muscle groups at the same time and reduces my overall workout time.”
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Versatile runner
“These runners are extremely versatile for medium and low impact workout routines. They’re great to wear over shorts as a layered piece for those early morning and evening workouts. And they’re made of super-durable and comfortable Pima cotton, so they’re my go-to for the cooler months ahead. “
Stainless steel bottle
“Drinking enough water is clearly an important component not only when you exercise but throughout the day. Having this handy stainless steel bottle is a great reminder to take a break and drink some water before getting back to whatever I’m doing.”
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Performance shorts
“These shorts are the ultimate sports shorts. They have a gentle compression feel as you stretch and move, which makes them great for workouts Sustainability is also really important to me and Greatness Wins as a brand, and these shorts, as well as many others in the collection, are made with GRS certified recycled polyester sourced from plastic bottles. “
Carpet cooling
“I’ve always known how important it is to take time to relax and cool down after a workout, but that seems to be more and more important with each passing year. This is my mat. “
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