I tried 6 local Instagram activewear brands so you don't have to
What if I told you that local brands are making some impressive activewear and you can get it for cheap?
Recently, I ditched buying activewear from abroad and decided to give local activewear a try. Some popular brands had been floating on my Instagram newsfeed, but my main concern was always, what if I end up spending on poor quality clothing?
That would be a major bummer.
Surprisingly, this thought was a shared one as I spoke to my colleagues and other fitness enthusiasts.
To save you the hassle, I got in touch with six popular local Instagram activewear brands and asked them about their collections.
I was in search of a sports bra, leggings and a top for the trials. I tested them in HIIT, weight lifting, Pilates, yoga and running. I rated all activewear on the basis of three metrics: performance/endurance, comfort/fit and design.
After weeks of trials, I was pleasantly surprised by some of the clothing. I've marked my top picks to exercise in and favourites, which I like but probably won't use for workouts.
Check them out.
Tip: a surefire way to check if leggings are squat proof is to place the palm of your hand inside the fabric and push against it, if your skin colour shows through, you'll know.
Livingfit Apparel
Livingfit Apparel has fun designs; minimal and chic. Unfortunately, their social media pages do not mention prices and material of most clothes, which makes it difficult to know more about their products.