You consent to our COOKIES by browsing SHARE SIGNUP SEARCH WOOL FASHION LIFESTYLE SHOP MAGAZINE FIND YOUR ELEMENT: EARTH Merino wool makes for the ultimate workout, as demonstrated by fitness leader Nathan McCallum SPORTS - SHARE - 14 September 2016 by Mitchell Oakley Smith Take a walk through the Instagram of Nathan McCallum – by the title of @isnathan – and you’re bound to be inspired. Using the social media platform as a way of documenting his Cross Fit routines (he leads custom fitness training program Milestone Strength) as well as his personal style and travel adventures, McCallum showcases the benefits of living a full, active life. We teamed with the Australian blogger and sports leader to discover his techniques, and the benefits of wearing Merino wool for your workout. Nathan McCallum wears Ashmei Merino wool t-shirt, Australian Merino wool shorts, and FitBit watch. Top: Arc’teryx Merino wool t-shirt, Ashmei Merino wool-blend skins, Adidas ‘Ultra Boost’ wool-blend sneakers. Merino wool is an entirely natural fibre grown year-round. Particularly interesting about Merino wool is its inherent natural properties, such as its biodegradability, its softness to the skin, its natural drape, and its ability to draw moisture vapour away from the body. Coupled with technological advancements in the spinning, weaving and manufacturing of wool, Merino wool is the perfect material for active and sportswear, and continues to gain popularity in the market as its technical superiority is better understood. Nathan McCallum of Milestone Training takes us through his guide to building a strong core. Mitchell Oakley Smith is The Woolmark Company’s Editor. His writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Belle, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Interview, The Australian and Vogue, and he is the author of five books on art, fashion and design. Read more YOU MAY ALSO LIKE SPORTS WINTER WARRIORS From arctic explorations to winter workouts, Merino wool thermal base layers keep you warm WOOL MAGAZINE WOOL: ISSUE 02 Discover why Merino wool activewear makes for the most stylish look on and off the track SPORTS KEEPING WARM WITH WINTER BASE LAYERS Merino wool base layers will help protect you from the cold without reducing your physical mobility - FOLLOW US - BROUGHT TO YOU BY Privacy Terms of use Cookies © 2016 All rights reserved