SportPlus.sg assistant editor Charis Chua gives her take on adidas' latest Bra and Leggings Collection following a weekend retreat with the three stripes family
The sky was still dark, the city peaceful. All was quiet until more than 100 of us — media, content creators and adiclub members — reached the MBS Sky Park for a sunrise mat Pilates session.
There was a buzz of excitement in the air on day two of the adidas #BeSupportedBeYou retreat — the real work was just about to begin.
Complemented by the mesmerising backdrop of the rising sun, the pleasant voice of Eugena Bey, local Pilates instructor and founder of BE. Studio, guided us through the routine.
Her Pilates session was the first of four workouts in the retreat programme which included HIIT, Running, and body strength training.
Armed with four sets of bras and leggings for the respective disciplines, we had the privilege of putting the apparel through their paces.
And I must say, they did not disappoint.
STUDIO
I was given the CoreFlow Medium-Support Bra and the Yoga Studio Wrapped 7/8 Leggings during the Mat Pilates session in a lovely colour combination of Wonder Red and Olive Strata respectively.
To be perfectly honest, I am not usually a fan of bras with moulded cups. This however, was just right for the intensity of the Pilates workout — though it had a snug fit, it wasn’t too tight and still allowed for freedom of movement.
For the leggings, I felt it had the softest material of the four I got to try. The design at the calf area also gave it a unique look.
On the other hand, I felt that it was a bit too high-cut for me. I could feel the waistband folding down when we did roll-ups which caused it to squeeze my tummy a bit too much.
HIIT
HIIT — beloved by some and dreaded by others. I definitely fall into the “dreaded” category as someone who hasn’t done HIIT for years. Still, having the Tailored Impact Training High Support Bra and Tailored HIIT Training 7/8 Leggings provided me with the comfort that at least I was well-equipped to handle the session.
The fit of the TLRD Impact Training High-Support Bra was slightly too big compared to the Studio one due to it being encapsulated. Still, the mesh at the sternum kept me cool as we progressed from lunge jumps to burpees to mountain climbers.
Speaking of the vigorous movements, the TLRD HIIT Training 7/8 Leggings stayed in place for the entire workout. This was definitely helped by the anti-slip band at the back of the waistband. The material was a bit on the stiffer side however, which means you may have to opt for a size larger for it to fit comfortably.
RUNNING
Admittedly, we didn’t actually get to run, but I fell in love with the Medium Support Running Pocket Bra and DailyRun 7/8 Leggings the moment I put them on.
This bra has a cutting more like a tank top and stretches to the midriff which might appeal to those who prefer to dress more conservatively. Even so, the bra dispels heat easily as the back is almost entirely mesh. Additional points go to the bra for the three hidden pockets it has in the front that were big enough to fit even my phone.
The leggings fit like a dream for me, providing me with just the right support while shaping my body perfectly. They also held in place when I stashed my phone in the pocket while we did several repetitions of squats, which was a huge but pleasant surprise.
GYM
Like the Tailored Impact Training High Support Bra, the encapsulated design of TLRD Impact Training High-Support Bra did not fit me very well. It shifted around slightly during the workout although that could have been because the straps were not adjusted properly.
The Optime Training Luxe 7/8 Leggings had a similar fit to the Daily Run 7/8 Leggings, which meant it stayed in place as we pushed ourselves to the limit in the body strength workout. One slight difference however, was that the pockets were slightly larger than the Daily Run 7/8 Leggings which is good for those with larger phones.
As with the other leggings, though I haven’t mentioned it, the gym leggings had as few seams as possible. This greatly improved comfort and barely left behind any marks on the skin after wearing it for an extended period of time.
In all, I’d say that all the bras and leggings were fit for purpose. They also almost became like a second skin as we did our workouts which helped us to focus on what was truly important — fitness.
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