MyProtein Power Ultra range

Am I the only one out there with an several drawers full of activewear?  One drawer is all short sleeve tops (and is currently bursting open), another is half full of leggings and shorts (the rest is jeans) and then long sleeve tops are in my closet.  I am not sure how I came up with this system but it seems to work for me.  While I don’t think I need any more workout clothes, I do love technical kit that performs well.  I tend to overheat easily meaning that my clothes need to keep me cool.  I am also always cold, so the fabric needs to wick away moisture.  We also try to wear our clothes at least twice to reduce the environmental impact of so much laundry which means it the material is anti-stink, that is an added bonus!

MyProtein got in touch a little while back about their new Power Ultra range. This line is designed to be moisture wicking and quick drying with light, soft fabrics that are also squat proof.  I asked to try the Women’s Power Ultra Sports Bra in Midnight/Jade.  Because I have a large chest and primarily do high impact sports, I am always wary of trying out different bras than the ones I know work for me.  But I also always envy all the pretty sports bras with loads of fancy woven straps.  The Power Ultra Sports Bra was promising.  The straps are wide and therefore supportive.  As soon as I unwrapped the bra, I took it out for a 5K and pleasantly surprised at how supportive it was.  The bra also has removable pads should you want to be more modest in chilly temps or want to fill out your figure.  The bra didn’t seem to be as supportive after a wash (line dry) but I adjusted the straps and that seemed to help.  The straps can also be worn as a racerback, which makes it much more versatile.

For the Power Ultra Leggings, I thought I would mix it up with a different colour than black.  The Galaxy/Lime is a great colour but not so great for muddy running.  The fabric is smooth and very flattering.  There is a high waist with a large pocket in the back of the waist band.  The sides of the leggings also have the cutout detail to help regulate body temperature.  I have really enjoyed running in mine but have stuck to the pavement to avoid getting them too dirty.

I have also worn these around the house and underneath rain pants on dog walks.  They are super stretchy and comfortable.  I can also confirm that they are squat proof.

This is the first time I have tried clothing from MyProtein and I am impressed with these two items.  To be honest, I didn’t realize they had such a large clothing range.  I hope they continue to develop their line to be put through its paces, not just worn for school drop offs and coffee runs.  It needs to be able to perform.  Eventually, I will be ready to get the leggings a bit muddy but for now I am enjoying them looking brand new (I put rain pants on right after we took this photo).

What kind of features do you look for in your activewear?  Will you wear cotton or do you stick with technical fabrics?  Let me know in the comments below.

Items were kindly gifted to me by MyProtein.  All opinions are honest and my own.