When it comes to fitness gear, style is what catches my attention first. But besides looking good, though, you also are calling for the apparel to function for you — wick sweat away from your skin, provide breathability where you need it, withstand numerous washes since you’re laundering them constantly. I’ve had some pieces for years that still look and work great and others that started pilling after one wear and wash.
For my upcoming workouts, I’ll be putting some Champion gear to the test. Champion sent me some key pieces that I’ll be running in and doing NTC workouts in (and maybe even stretching in — I still struggle with fitting in stretching into my life). This gear test has come at the perfect time as the grey and chilly weather in Toronto (plus the fact that this is currently my off-season) has me less motivated than usual — cozying up under a throw blanket is much more enticing lately!
Stay tuned for my full review on the Champion gear in an upcoming post. Have you tried their gear? It’s new to me so do share. I’m always game to hear what you love or hate when it comes to fitness!
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November 24, 2014
Roxy (who recently launched a collab with Diane Von Furstenberg) has also expanded their outdoor fitness collection.
I had a chance to put some pieces of the collection to the test this week at a climbing gym event Roxy held (loved the experience — did rock climbing outdoors in CEGEP but never in a climbing gym!).
A big thumbs up for the bright pops of colour and prints (not so common in fitness gear) in the collection. The tank is loose and easy to wear (possibly a bit too thick to wear for a run in a heat wave, though). The yoga pants run a bit long (be prepared to hem them unless you have exceptionally long stems), or skip them in favour of the sassy little Hot Competition Fitted Shorts.
My fave pieces from the collection, which is available now on roxy.com.
Cut Back tank, $44.
Perfectly Seamless sports bra, $48.
Hot Competition fitted shorts, $36.
Pull Rank bag, $88.
I got too wrapped up in climbing to ask someone to snap pics of me with my iPhone reaching the top of the wall. Sad face. (But if the photog at the event got any of me, I’ll be sure to post a photo!)
Oh, Roxy also had these charming little chalkboards at the event for us to jot down our fitness goals or mantras. Here’s mine! I’ll be hanging it up somewhere I see it every day so I stay focused for the Vancouver Marathon, which is a mere month away!
April 4, 2013
Sweet on this lobster tee. A little glad it’s only available in men’s sizing. Have a feeling sporting it on long training runs would only lead to major lobster-roll cravings.
(Icebreaker Tech T Lite Short Sleeve Crawknife)
March 28, 2013
