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Be Present - Exercise Clothing for Pilates and Yoga

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Updated: March 25, 2009

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The Bottom Line

Earth friendly fabrics like bamboo and lycocell, fun styles, and comfort go a long way toward recommending be present Pilates and yoga clothing. These exercise clothes are youthful, with a casual, hip look for both men and women. They are made for motion and look like they will hold up to wear.

Pros

  • eco- friendly fabrics
  • good for workout or casual street wear
  • designed for comfort and movement
  • a fun selection of styles
  • stylish athletic clothing for men and women

Cons

  • cut on the small side(may be a pro for some)
  • some colors are a little different than they look in the catalog (check online)

Description

  • environmentally conscious exercise clothing made from renewable organic resources like bamboo and lycocell.

  • workout clothes for Pilates, yoga, or any kind movement that requires a wide range of motion.

  • youthful and stylish selections for women and men.

  • yoga influenced clothing with options for details like inspirational phrases, embroidered lotuses and Sanskrit symbols.

  • prices range from $29.00 for women's tank tops to $75.00 for a men's practice pant.

Guide Review - Be Present - Exercise Clothing for Pilates and Yoga

Even though I got a little put out by having to go a size up over my usual (I didn't gain weight) to get a fit, I like be present exercise clothing. After all, some of the women at the studio told me that they really like a tighter fit around the bum. Nevertheless, my sense is that these clothes are cut a little smaller than some, but if your ego can take it, there sure are some good choices.

I particularly liked the Bamboo Lounge Pant. If I had a pair, I could just lounge here at my computer, lounge to the studio, lounge to the store - wear the lounge pants all the time. They are very soft, made of bamboo, with a comfy low waist and generous flowing leg.

be present also has a bamboo halter top that is perfect for Pilates. Another top I liked was their long sleeved tee( made from lycocell, fabric made from tree pulp. It is a simple shape and very soft, with extra long sleeves that you can double cuff.

be present is a yoga inspired company, but of course yoga clothes and pilates clothes are very much the same. The yogi influence means that you can find workout clothes with pretty lotuses embroidered on them, Sanskrit symbols and, even the Hindu God, Ganesha.

Perusing the catalog also revealed some nice looking workout clothes for men. I saw a pair of men's workout pants with a dragon on them that looked perfect for Pilates, yoga, or martial arts.

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