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| Mammut shorts on the move |
About a third of my wardrobe is activewear. I tend to prefer technical fabrics over cotton because I have trouble regulating my body temperature and prefer to wash things after wearing a few times to reduce my impact on the environment. As I have mentioned before, I like to trial test products a few times before I let you know what I think. Here are a few pieces I have been trying over the last few months.
The first are Mammut MTR 71 Shorts, which I found to be super versatile. I used them for marathon training, indoor cycling, dog walks, and plain old home workouts. Having the inner shorts helped prevent chafing between my thighs when I had longer runs planned. There is a small zippered pocket in the back on the waist and a key pocket on the inside front. The fabric is breathable and very stretchy due to the spandex component. The large was a little big on my thighs so I found the inner shorts would sometimes ride up. I think if I had the mediums, it would have been fine. There is also an antimicrobial treatment to the fabric to reduce odor, which means you can pack light on a camping trip without having to worry about worrying about the smell.
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| Mammut shorts and my OgiYogi hoody |
My OgiYogi hoody and leggings came to me in May. We had such a fantastic summer, I haven’t had a chance to wear these until recently. I am so sad because they are truly amazing! The leggings fit perfectly and are great at balancing my body temperature when I start sweating. I also found the print flattering event though I normally avoid horizontal stripes. The merino and bamboo hoody is super soft and warm, with a concealed zip and thumbholes (check it out in the above photos). It has pockets and a longer length torso. I do wish the zipper would open from the bottom because the longer length has to fit over my hips which it does but I don’t think it is super flattering. I guarantee I will be living in these pieces this autumn for running, spinning, and lifting. And sitting on the couch while I write blog posts.
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| Blindfolded yoga with The Private Yogi |
You might not know that Hunkemoller sells more than lingerie. They recently started offering sportswear in a variety of styles (including a Blogger line). I received a black Hunkemoller top with a mesh back panel in early 2017 and have found a ton is uses for it. The front is a solid piece of black fabric with a normal crew neck. When we went to Cape Town, it was a beach cover up and a cute top to wear to the bar.
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| Breakfast on the deck before swim time |
The back really is the fun bit. In London, I use it as a layer to go to the gym over a bright sports bra. Unfortunately, this particular top isn’t available any more but there are new lines offered several times a year.
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| Ready for a night out |
If you have any questions about these pieces, leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Thank you to all of the brands for providing me with samples to try. All opinions are honest and my own.
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