I was inspired by a recent post I read somewhere (now forgotten. . . sigh) and I started to think about what we like to wear at the gym. What is appropriate, and what is disrepectful to other gym-goers? Is there a limit to how much skin you should show off, and what you should tastefully conceal?
A lot of it is both regional and cultural, I think– and probably a little climate-based as well. In Miami and in Brazil, gym clothes are smaller and tighter than my New England sensibilities, but you still see a wide range of what is …read more

I’m looking forward to reviewing some fantastic sports bras this summer, and since you know how much I like to talk about them, we’re going to be looking at some very enthusiastic (and rigorous) testing indeed! Touted at the “Ultimate Sports Bras” from Lilyette for Full-Breasted Women, I just have to give them a try. You can get selected colors and styles up to triple D– yay!– and there are three different graduated “levels” of bras that guarantee comfort and security. I have my eye on two styles to try:
#1. Masters Activemotion: Medium support for activities like weight training and …read more