Have you taken inventory of your workout gear lately? Are you covered in head-to-toe black basics? If you answered, “Yes”, then it’s time to stop blending in with the dark days of winter and put a little spring in your style. Bold prints and bright colors are the perfect mid-winter pick-me-up! Not only will they inspire you to kick-up your sweat sessions, they’ll brighten everyone’s day.
My personal favorite is the Moving Comfort Alexis Bra. In addition to the basic support needs, it actually does some favors for the northern states (so to speak). The cups are padded which provides that shape that so many sports bras are missing. And I love the Flame Leaf pattern. On the downside, the straps aren’t adjustable. They fit perfectly for me, but straps aren’t one-size-fits-all so I think I just lucked out in that department. It’s also important to note that this sports bra is designed for A and B cups.
On my first trial run, I ventured only two miles, figuring that even if the bra sucked, I could suck it up. But there was nothing to suck up. Magically this bra stopped the bounce and was even uplifting. And it was consistent. Whether I ran two, six, or eight miles, a sore chest was never a problem.
My ideal workout shorts? A pair that works for a bunch of different situations—yoga, circuit training, even running out to grab a coffee with a girlfriend. (OK, and wearing to the grocery store too.) One excellent candidate: Moving Comfort’s new Fusion Bermuda shorts.
Here’s what makes them so versatile: They’ve got both fashion and function down pat. Fashion-wise, they’re shaped like traditional Bermuda shorts, with an almost tailored look, ending right above the knee. The cut is flattering, and they skim my curves without clinging to them (and making me wonder just which lumps and bumps are poking out).
Function-wise, they’re made of wicking, tech material, so sweat is no problem (though thanks to the closeness of the weave, they’re more suited for indoor or lower-intensity workouts than full-on heat-of-the-summer-day outdoor sessions). What’s more, they’re super comfy.
