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Fresh Tights: An Unexpected Upgrade to Your Yoga Gear Collection

 :Danielle Boileau: Fresh Tights: An Unexpected Upgrade to Your Yoga Gear Collection
I wouldn’t be an import Vancouverite if I didn’t practice a lot of yoga. And run. And hike. And talk about all of the above with most people I know.
 
So needless to say, I had a most excellent testing ground to try out my new Under Armour Studio Tight capris and Rave N’ Flow Tank.  And put them to the test I did.
 
The first thing I noticed was how many compliments I got on my tights. With a market oversaturated with ahem – one particular brand – my girlfriends (who happen to have extremely discerning eyes when it comes to workout gear) adored them. Like: “Hey! Great to see… wait… what are those tights?! I love them!”
 
I speak the truth.
 
You feel like a bit of a trailblazer around here if you find yourself a pair of tights different from what every other girl in a power vinyasa class. But you have to be careful – I’ve ventured into new yoga brand territory in the past with the hopes of diversifying my yoga gear portfolio – only to be very disappointed. Premature holes in crotches and unflattering squeezes were just the beginning.
 
It was not the case with my Under Armour gear. In fact, I’m a convert.
 
Here are the specs I most liked in my Studio Tight capris:
 
  • Four-way stretch that keeps things lookin’ nice and smooth while allowing glorious range of movement keeping your trikonasana perfectly supported.
  • The length of capris hit my calf at the right spot despite my lengthy legs. And what’s more, there was no sliding or riding in sight.
  • Flat seams make for complimentary lines (in fact I got some actual compliments on this very thing).
  • Cute subtle pattern and colour that make them a little more fun and fresh.
And my favourite features in the Rave N’ Flow tank:
 
  • Drawstring, drawstring, drawstring. This drawstring works to tighten the tank at the waist to keep from baring your belly in headstand. But it’s not just any drawstring – it smoothly readjusts to tighten/un-tighten as many times as you like. Hallelujah.
  • A built-in-bra that’s not just for show. Things were nice and secure in there.
So, perhaps this comes as no surprise – but it’s now confirmed in my mind: Under Armour knows what they’re doing in construction of yoga gear. It’s sturdy, supportive stuff and I want more of it.
 
While writing this very article I looked longingly through the new arrivals section of their site.  All in good time.
 
 
Disclosure: tuja wellness participates in select affiliate marketing - we only work with companies we trust and believe in. We're an affiliate of Under Armour, meaning we receive a small commission should you use the links provided in this article and make an online purchase. This helps keep the lights on at tuja so if you are going to buy new yoga gear anyway, we really appreciate you using our links to do it.
 
 

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