What IS Activewear?

Ahh activewear. What IS it you may ask?

Well, first.. take a quick look at this gem…

• Activewear IS THE most comfortable clothing on the planet.
• Activewear IS a half-step up from pajamas.
• Activewear DOES serve a purpose, even when not being uber active.
• Activewear IS for all shapes and sizes*

Just as we review what IS activewear, we should review what IS NOT ok in the world of activewear.

• Activewear IS NOT ok for the workplace (unless you work at a fitness facility).
• Activewear IS NOT ok for places of worship.

*Activewear bottoms should NEVER be worn without a longer top, covering one’s hip region. Only those under the age of six are allowed to break this rule. 

Activewear has come a long way. When I was a kid, the term “activewear” did not exist. But oh, the clothing itself did..

This:

• silver workout suits
• striped tube socks
• leg warmers
• Richard Simmons
• Suzanne Somers
• Jane Fonda

and.. depending on how old you are..  Get In Shape Girl.

Activewear is basically clothing people wear during exercise. It has morphed into clothing that can be worn in a lot of day to day activities (grocery store, coffee run, Saturday afternoon lunch, chaperoning a school field trip, working from home, and so on).  It can be super expensive and also super affordable.  It can wick sweat away from your body (key to ALL of my activewear purchases) and it can provide support to your muscles. It can be incredibly cute and incredibly ghastly.

Most wintertime activewear consists of leggings – either mid-calf or ankle length, and half-zip pullovers with thumbholes.

So, why in the world does this “adventures in activewear” blog exist? It’s just my thing.  Several years ago, over the Christmas Break, I was so very ready for a break. And I vowed to wear as little “real people clothing” as possible. Not only did I reach that goal, I unintentionally started a hashtag. That original one was, I believe, #adventuresinathleticwear; over the years, that morhed into #adventuresinactivewear.

As for the “adventure” part of the title/hashtag, I tend to be one of those people to whom things just happen.

Getting stuck in a car wash? Check.  Falling at mile 10 of a marathon? Check.  Regularly falling UP the stairs or getting lost at the office? Check.  Getting strangled by my scarf and seatbelt more than once? Check. Forgetting to drop the dog off at camp? Check.

You get the point.

So, given my love of activewear, my now somewhat trademarked hashtag, and my umm, adventures, I give you Adventures In Activewear!