I don’t deal well with winter. Like, I REALLY don’t deal well with winter. So much so in fact, that some would suggest that becoming an outdoor personal trainer wasn’t the smartest career move I’ve ever made. [Sidenote: probably not the stupidest either.]
Fact is, I spend most of winter bone-chillingly-can’t-feel-my-extremities-someone-get-me-a-hot-water-bottle cold. But then as soon as I begin a workout my body morphs into a sweat-producing furnace. Charming, I know. This can make running or HIIT-ing in winter awkward, as historically my options have been a) start in a singlet and risk hypothermia or b) layer up and leave a trail of clothing behind me so I can find my way home, a la Hansel and Gretal (but without the wicked witch).
Well, that was then. Fear not, trusted team members, for I have found the holy grail of gym gear! The Swiftly Tech long sleeve top from Lululemon is perfect for running, dog walking and just generally working out in the great outdoors during autumn and winter. Let me tell you the top three reasons I love it:
Anti-stink – So, Lululemon has developed this awesome Silverescent(™) technology, which is a yarn that has pure 99.9% silver bonded onto it. It magically (or it could potentially be science) stops odour-causing bacteria from embedding itself on the yarn, which means no stinky odour when you pull your crumpled Swiftly from your gym bag three days later. Amazing!
Not too heavy, not too light – or, in Goldilocks’ words, this top is juuuust right. Pull the Swiftly Tech on (and slip your thumbs through the thumbholes for bonus hand warmth) so you don’t freeze as you head out the door. Leave it on for the duration of a long run or HIIT session, without feeling as though you’re going to combust.
No chafing – the repetitive motion of running makes chafing a very real danger if you don’t have the right gear. The Swiftly Tech has been engineered with flat seams to ensure chafing isn’t an issue, so you can run and run and run and run and… well, you get the point.
You know I love Lulu, but my new Swiftly Tech top takes our relationship to the next level.
Trust me when I say tell you that if you only buy one piece of new workout clothing during winter, this should be it.
Want one for yourself? Buy the round neck version here or the scoop neck version here.
Great post, lovely pics, must get involved in some sterling silver, precious-metal gym wear. Almost sound a like jewellery!
Hahaha yes – gym gear for the discerning (stink-free) athlete!