TRIED & TESTED to really meet a woman ’ s needs , than the price tag of R1199 won ’ t be an insurmountable obstacle . Think of it as a long-term investment in your sporting comfort and performance . And emotional wellbeing !
SWEAT BE GONE !
Now I ’ d like to talk about Iso-Chill Crop Tank and the Iso-Chill Ankle Leggings , both in a beautiful pastel purple colour . I must admit I was sceptical at first ... I wasn ’ t sure how this shade of gear would hold up to an intense workout , given my body ’ s apparently intense desire to banish my fat cells through sweat . After all , they say sweat is really just your fat crying … but I was worried that my beautiful pastel leggings and crop top would turn into a bad tie-dye splotchy deep purple look as my sweat seeped through .
WOMEN ' S UA ISO CHILL ANKLE LEGGINGS – R1299
• Compression : Ultra-tight , second skin fit
• Iso-Chill fabric helps disperse body heat , making it feel cool to the touch
• Material wicks sweat & dries really fast
• Anti-odour technology prevents the growth of odour-causing microbes
• Strategic mesh panels for added breathability
• High-rise UA No-Slip Waistband for optimal coverage & support that stays put with every move you make
• Front media pocket in waistband
My initial fears were allayed when I read the product notes , which said , “ We flattened out the fibres and added some science to create a game-changing fabric that quickly pulls heat away from the skin , keeping you calm , cool and crushing at max capacity .” Well , I thought , in that case , let ’ s give it a go . And man alive was I impressed !
Not only did the material keep me cool , but none of those ugly sweat blotches that I had anticipated materialised . Not a single one ! The sweat is literally pulled away from your body , but the material is faster than a quick-dry towel , so at no point do you feel sweat running down your body . Instead , it ’ s drawn straight into the fabric , keeping you as cool , calm and collected
as you can be during an intense cross-fit session that has you questioning your sanity . I was really impressed that this kit truly lived up to the marketing hype .
WOMEN ' S UA ISO-CHILL CROP TANK – R699
• Fitted : Next-to-skin feel without the squeeze
• Iso-Chill fabric helps disperse body heat , making it feel cool to the touch
• Material wicks sweat & dries really fast
• Anti-odour technology prevents the growth of odour-causing microbes
• Strategic mesh panels for added breathability
• Skinny racerback construction & open back detail for ultimate breathability
• Cropped silhouette
COMFY CONFIDENCE
Women can be a bit self-conscious of our bellies , especially us mums whose tummies aren ’ t what they once were after a C-section , so the high-fit waist on the legging gave me such a confidence boost . It kept my tummy covered while doing the burpees , squat thrusts and mountain climbers , leaving me free to focus on my workout , and not worrying whether my belly was escaping . In my opinion , these leggings are an absolute must-have at R1299 , especially for women like me who sweat in all the places and want something that won ’ t only keep you cool , but comfortable and confident , too .
On the other hand , the crop top is definitely more for those who don ’ t mind showing off their tummy during a work-out , and I will admit that I am not quite there yet . So , with a price tag of R699 , I would advise you to purchase this item if you know you will wear it – or like me , as something to work towards … because goals are important !
My final thoughts are that this Under Armour gear is not only well thought out in terms of the technical features it offers , but the gear is also designed with women in mind , so if you are heading into summer and needing new gear for the gym , take the plunge and go shopping !
GET IT HERE
Available at Under Armour stores and stockists nationwide , including Totalsports , and can be ordered online at https :// underarmour . co . za / collections / womens
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