Nike Loose Tri-Blend T-Shirt

 Price: $30.00

(Nike.com)

Specs:

• Dri-Fit technology
• sweat wicking capabilities
• Standard fit - not too loose, not too tight
• Fabric is 76% polyester + 13% Cotton + 13% rayon

Used while:

• Running
• Intense weightlifting (reverse pyramid, high weight/low rep)
• Yoga

Asics Core Long Sleeve Shirt

Price: $30.00

(Asics.com)

This review is for the women's version of this shirt - it is also available for men. I have this shirt in purple and in a medium.

Specs:

• Wicking technology
• Due to the light, textured mesh material of the shirt
• Flatlock stitching
• Flat seams - feels like there is no stitching, resulting in zero friction on your skin
• Tailored fit for the body 
• Asics Atomic Wash technology
• Retro-Reflectivity Technology
• Shirt reflects light so you are easier to detect in the darker hours

Used:

• Cycling (30 minutes)
• Weighlifting sessions (upperbody/back and lowebody workouts)
• Walking (30 minutes)
• Running (4 miles)
   

Under Armour's Charged Cotton Storm Full Zip Hoody

Price: $69.99

I purchased the UA Charged Cotton Storm Hoody in a Men's Small, because I bought a women's UA hoody in the past and it did not fit my body right after it was machine washed. Considering the cost of this product, I wanted to ensure I got something that would fit.

Specs:

• ColdGear
• Thick, smooth fleece for extra warmth
• Soft, natural feel
• All-weather, water-resistant finish
• Ribbed cuffs, front pocket

Used:

• Walking (fast-paced; miles at one time)
• Leisure (sitting, sleeping, slow-paced walking)

Nike Dri-FIT Cushioned No-Show Running Sock

$8.00

(Nike.com)

I wear a size 8 running shoe and went with a medium Nike Dri-Fit Cushioned Running Sock. The sock is available in white or black.

Specs:

• Dri-FIT
•  wicks away moisture to help keep feet dry and comfortable
• Rib cuffs
• Left/right-specific
• Mesh at ankles
• Blister Prevention Technology
• Cushioned for comfort, shock absorption
• 78% Dri-FIT Polyester
• 21% Nylon
• 1% Spandex

Used:

• Cardio (40 minutes)
• Walking (60 minutes)
• Weightlifting

Under Armour Women's Coach's Polo

 

$44.99

(UnderArmour.com)

The UA Women's Coach's Polo was part of my work uniform last year. I was unsure of what size to get, so I got a large. I should've gone with the medium because the large was a little big in some places, but it was a comfortable fit nonetheless.

Specs:

• Heatgear
• 95% Polyester/ 5% Elastane

Nike Free XT Motion Fit+ Training Shoe

Price: $90.00

(Nike.com)

The Nike Free XT Motion Fit+ is my first shoe that is used solely for training. I got the Metallic Silver/Metallic Cool Grey with High Voltage Yellow colorway. For sizing reference, I wear an 8.5 in other Nike shoes (such as the woman's Tiempo soccer cleats) and an 8.5 in the Nike Free XT fits perfectly.

Specs:

• Nike Free technology for natural movement in all directions
• Allows your feet to move as if they were barefoot
• This natural motion builds strength and, by association, speed
• Full-length midsole for excellent impact cushioning and underfoot comfort
• Mid-fit system for increased stability in the upper
•  Nike+ Technology
• Use your iPhone, iPod, Nike watch, or Nike GPS to track statistics about your runs
• Note: The above listed technologies do not come with the shoe. The shoe is merely compatible with the Nike+ technology, meaning that you can use the technology while wearing this training shoe

Used:

• Cardio: 40 minutes walking
• Weightlifting
• Lower body (dumbbell squats, dumbbell dead lifts, lunges, sitting leg press, ect)

Nike Fast Pace Women's Running Shirt

 Price: $30.00

Nike.com

[Note: my model of this shirt only had mesh in the under arm area - it did not run all the way down the side. I think the one currently featured on Nike.com (pictured above) is a better version, because the mesh creates ventilation and helps wick away your sweat.]

I got this shirt in a medium and it fits great.

Specs:

• Dri-FIT technology 
• Meant to wick sweat away and help keep you dry and comfortable
• Flat-seam construction to minimize chafing
• Longer back hem to help keep shirt in place
• Contrast mesh panels at shoulders, sides and upper back
• Reflective loop at upper back to keep media-player cords out of the way
• 100% polyester

Used:

• 20 minute cardio on treadmill
• Weightlifting - dead lifts, crunches, oblique exercises, push ups, pull ups