HUGE Activewear Try-On | Alphalete, Gymshark, North Face, Alo Yoga & More

TL;DR

This activewear capsule centers on Alphalete and Gymshark leggings, Alo sports bras, and Aritzia tops, built over almost four months of training five days a week. The Alphalete surface power leggings use a crisscross mid-rise front and a pebble black print that masks cellulite, while the Gymshark adapt animal seamless pair offers thicker, more concealing, compressive material. Read on for how each piece fits, which are squat-proof, and when to pick one brand over the other.

Transcript

for almost four months I've been going to the gym five days a week and it's been incredibly rewarding both mentally as well as on the physical side with combinations of just lots of Fitness as well as healthy eating my body has been changing quite a bit so I've needed to continually update my activewear collection with pieces that suit me properly ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🏃 Regular exercise requires a well-curated activewear collection that is comfortable and suitable for specific activities.
• 🎨 Alphalete and Gymshark are popular activewear brands that offer unique designs and features.
• ✋ Aloe and Aritzia also offer stylish and functional options for sports bras, tops, and jackets.
• 👞 Choosing the right shoes, such as Under Armor training shoes, is important for stability and performance during workouts.
• 💦 A combination of style and functionality in activewear can enhance motivation and confidence during workouts.
• 🏃 Enclosed cognition suggests that dressing appropriately can improve performance and mindset during exercise.
• 🧑‍🏭 Consideration of factors such as fit, style, support, and material can help create an activewear capsule suitable for individual preferences and exercise routines.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do the Gymshark leggings compare to the Alphalete leggings?

The Gymshark adapt animal seamless leggings have a thicker, more concealing material with good compression that hides cellulite, and they stay squat-proof. However, they have started getting loose in the stomach, with the speaker moving from a medium toward a small. For more flexibility and range of motion choose Alphalete; for a thicker, compressive feel choose Gymshark.

Q: What features do the Alphalete surface power leggings have?

They have a unique crisscross front that makes them mid-rise, plus a flattering cut that sits a little lower in the back and front than on the sides so movement still looks natural. The side seams run in different directions, and the pebble black colorway is closer to Navy with a spotty print that helps mask cellulite and hide stains. They are squat-proof.

Q: Which leggings does the speaker wear most often?

The Alphalete amplify seamless scrunch leggings, chosen for their range of motion and squat-proof coverage. They have a booty scrunch, a compression design along the side of the thigh, and a high waist. The speaker owns them in rich brown, black, and blue.

Q: Are the leggings squat-proof?

Yes, all of the leggings featured are squat-proof. The speaker specifically needs that because her workouts have been focused on weight training and circuit training five days a week.

Q: What are the Alo sports bras like?

The featured bra is the Alo Jacquard Glen plaid gratitude bra in titanium black, also owned in a cinnamon brown houndstooth. It uses stretchy, non-adjustable material with a V design in the back, feels comfortable without digging into the neck, and is very supportive thanks to a band that is secure and tight but still lets you breathe.

Q: What shorts does the speaker recommend?

The Alphalete surface power shorts, a cut-off biker style in the same pebble black. She says it is the one and only biker short she has felt great in because it accentuates her curves without fighting her body, and it keeps the same side seams she likes on the full-length pair.

Q: What does the speaker say about sizing across brands?

She wears a small in Alphalete and likes the fit. She started Gymshark in a medium, but the smalls are now getting a little loose on her in the stomach. All of her sizes are listed and linked in the video description and the pinned comment.

Q: How does the speaker describe the Aritzia tops?

She recommends Aritzia tops for their smart and chic designs, including cropped fits, long sleeves with thumb holes, and quarter-zip options.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The speaker has been going to the gym regularly and needs to update their activewear collection.

• They share their favorite brands, including Alphalete and Gymshark, and discuss the unique features of their preferred leggings and sports bras.

• Tops, jackets, and shoes are also discussed, with emphasis on comfort, style, and suitability for different activities.