The Elila Microfiber Sport 1620 is one of four sports bras I’m reviewing for the Fit & Active September series. The Elila 1620 is a high impact, compression and encapsulation sports bra. I was intruiged by the bra’s inner lining which is made with a silver yarn that claims to wick away moisture, fight odors, and […]
Fit & Active September
Workout Bottoms for Big Hips
Today’s post in the Fit and Active September series is about finding workout bottoms for big hips – focusing on shorts, pants, and capris. Full disclosure about how this post carries some bias: In addition to having wide hips, I have a long rise because I am a strange Figure 8/X Shape hybrid on the bottom half. […]
Review: Anita Active Extreme Control Sports Bra 5527
The Anita Active Extreme Sports Bra is one of four sports bras I’m reviewing for the Fit & Active September series. The Anita Active Extreme is a compression and encapsulation sports bra. I was very excited to try the bra because of the interior lining – French terry microfibre material promised chafe-free support, which sounded […]
Workout Clothes for Big Busts, Hips and Shoulders: Tops
Today’s post in the Fit and Active September series is about finding workout clothes for big busts, shoulders and hips – focusing on tanks, tops and t’s. Since I live in a warm climate, I can wear tank tops across seasons. A huge benefit of tank tops is that I only have to worry about […]
When Working Out Creates Bra Fit Problems…
Today’s post in the Fit and Active September series is about a frustrating side-effect of becoming fit and active – when successful workouts change your body and create bra fit problems. I love working out. Moving my body is my go-to prescription to decrease muscle aches, clear my head, balance my hormones, and improve my […]
Review: Shock Absorber Active Classic Sports Bra N102
The Shock Absorber N102 Classic Sports Bra is one of four sports bras I’ll be reviewing for Fit & Active September series. The Classic is a wireless, “level 3” support rated bra constructed in the encapsulation and compression style, designed for medium impact sports. The Classic is constructed of breathable fabrics and mesh to keep […]
Fit and Active September: I’m Autoimmune, and I Work Out
Nicole over at FussyBusty has declared this month “Fit and Active September”…so I’m chiming in this month with reviews of several sports bras and workout attire, all from the perspective of a person with autoimmune disease, who also works out. So, why am I taking the position that working out as an autoimmune-y person […]