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Case Study: The Backpack
Discerning gym goers are trading in their single-strap options for two — a win for physiology and style.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 | Q Editors
It’s a beautiful thing when fashion and function align. Case in point: The backpack. Suddenly it seems the once passé carryall — eschewed for its pure utilitarianism — is being strapped on the backs of the most discerning gym goers. And the best part? It makes you look good and feel good. “A symmetrical load is always better for your spine,” says Luke Bongiorno, physical therapist and managing director of NY SportsMed & Physical Therapy, who is a big fan of trading in your single strapped version for a double. “Distributing the load evenly promotes a healthy spine, muscle balance and efficiency.”
But clearly one size doesn’t fit all. Check out our picks to suit every gym style at Details.com.
Photography by Tommy Ton/Trunk Archive
