June 18, 2022
Sports Bras for Every Budget
Whether it’s tucked under a tank or out in all its strappy-backed glory, the sports bra is one of the most fundamental pieces of your workout wear. Just like no two bodies are the same, neither are the sports bras, so the search for the perfect fit can be overwhelming. We sorted through the racerbacks, molded cups and elastic bands to compile a list of our top five favorites to fit every budget.
$: Old Navy Lattice-Back Bra, $18
The most baseline of the bras, this one will hold up to your standard gym workout. The fabric is a little thicker and not as performance-based, so it’s not ideal for your heavy cardio days, but the support level will withstand all your circuit and strength training.
$$: Gymshark Flex Sports Bra, $35
Gymshark is known for its comfortable seamless knits, and this bra is no exception. The fit is more compressive, with a thick elastic band to ensure everything stays in place. This bra runs tighter than most other brands, so size up if you’re ordering online.
$$$: lululemon Mind Over Miles Bra, $68
Designed for running and higher-intensity workouts, this bra has a great blend of details that will keep you reaching for it again and again. The flat, laser-cut straps stay in place without leaving those annoying red marks on your shoulders, and the slightly longer length smooths out the ribcage without leaving lumps under your tank.
$$$$: P.E. Nation The Chariot Crop Bra, $90
Winning all the retro-gym-rat style points, P.E. Nation’s bra is designed for lower intensity workouts, due to the skinnier (yet adjustable!) straps. The higher cut ensures you’ll stay covered during your deadlifts, and the discreet elastic around the bottom prevents chafing or slippage.
$$$$$: Michi Midnight Bra, $130
We said sports bras were an investment, and Michi proves why: this bra is the ultimate blend of fashion and function. The Midnight Bra checks all the boxes: a high cut to keep you covered, flat straps that stay in place, a center mesh panel to eliminate that inner-boob sweat, a wide racerback to smooth out between your shoulder blades and overall elasticity to snap back to its original shape, even after countless washings.
So whether you’re a baller on a budget or in the mood to treat yo’self, try one of our top five- then let us know what you think! Sound off in the comments below or drop us an email: info@catalystfitnessbuffalo.com
June 18, 2022
How to Reset Yourself After Halloween
Whether it was one too many pumpkin beers or extra handfulsof your kids’ Halloween candy, chances are, you overindulged a bit this holiday. The good news: you’re not alone. The better news: we’re here to help.Here’s five ways to get back into the fitness grind after Halloween:
1) Get Your Mind Right
First things first: cheat days (or weekends) aren’t “wrong”, they don’t “undo” all the good work you’ve done. No, it’s not good if they turn into every-daysinstead of cheat-days, but you’re going to dread and struggle through every single workout if you’re just trying to punish yourself for living a little.Recognize that you’re human, these things happen (and are enjoyable), and they are part of fitness as a lifestyle- since nobody’s perfect all the time.
2) Sweat Together
You know you’re not the only one who fell off the wagon. Start November strong and have your #fitfam hold you accountable. We’re 80% more likely to hit the gym when we know someone else is counting on us, so text a friend and have them meet you on the turf. Partner workouts always push you harder anyways!
(And remember, if you’re a Premium member, you have unlimited guest privileges- now’s the time to put them to good use!)
3) Try Something New
When was the last time you did something for the first time? We’re always adding new classes to our lineup, and there’s nothing like a Les Mills BODYPUMP class to sweat off the candy calories.
4) Meal Prep
You can’t outtrain a bad diet. Use this weekend to plan your menu, hit the store and dedicate a few solid hours in the kitchen.Seeing fresh proteins and carbs in your fridge is a double win: you won’t need to grab another Snickers fill you up, and you’ll feel accomplished and motivated knowing you’re set for the week. If the idea of meal prep has you overwhelmed already, use one of our favorites, 95 Nutrition.
5) Book a Session!
The holiday season is like our personal trainers’ Super Bowl. This is what they train for! Call your local Catalyst (link to phone numbers here) to schedule your complimentary session with one of our certified personal trainers. (linkto trainer page here) We’re all in this together!
- Liz Vetrano, lvetrano@catalystfitnessbuffalo.com
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare.
