Puma Bubble XT and ACTV Gear Review

The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of PUMA.

Happy Monday, everyone!  I’m super happy today and no, it’s not because it snowed AGAIN last night and this morning.  It’s because I am sharing with you some of my new favorite gear from Puma.  You may remember this PUMA post from a few months ago when I tried out their FormLite XT Ultras.  I loved their products so much, that I was thrilled to test out some more of their products. 

My wedding is in two months (!!) and one of the ways I’m getting toned is by working out at home with dumbbells.  I knew I had to buy weights because with this crazy winter weather we’ve been having, there’s no knowing if I’ll be able to drive over to the gym.  Having weights at home is super convenient and allows me to never have excuses to skip a workout.  It also motivates me to workout, because all I have to do is pick them up, go into my living room and start sweating!

Another thing that motivates me to workout is wearing adorable, high quality athletic clothes.  I can’t be the only one who feels this way, right?  In college, I would always wear ratty old t-shirts and sweatpants when I exercised.  Now, I couldn’t even imagine wearing them and feeling good about myself. 

This week, I was able to try out Puma’s Gym-licious Bra, the Gym ACTV Power 3/4 Tights, the Gym Loose Top, and the Bubble XT sneakers.

Let’s talk about the Gym Loose Top first.  As I mentioned in my Puma post from before, I love loose tops while working out.  I hate feeling constricted, but I also hate wearing t-shirts.  So loose fitted tank tops are my go-to.  Puma’s version is perfect for me because not only is it loose-fitting, but it also wicks away sweat. 

Since the top is baggy and low-cut on the sides, a cute bra is a must-have.  The Gym-licious bra comes in two different colors and has ACTV technology.  ACTV technology integrates athletic tape into the garment to help stimulate your muscles.  I’ve never owned athletic gear with ACTV technology, so I was super excited to try this out.  I personally love it because the bra stays in place and I never have to adjust it!

When I work out, I live in capris.  I probably own more capris than I do yoga pants and running shorts combined.  The Gym ACTV Power 3/4 Tight fits me perfectly.  I will say that the ACTV athletic tape does take some time to get used to.  At first, I was confused because it was sticking to my legs (duh, it’s supposed to), but after a few minutes I actually forgot it was there.  The tape helps keep the pants from riding down and getting baggy in all the wrong places.  

Last but not least, I want to talk to you about the Bubble XT sneakers.  I’m not going to lie.  When I first pulled these shoes out of the box I thought, “These look like they have fat marshmallows on the bottom.”  After putting them on, I realized that they also feel like they are made from marshmallows… in a good way.  They are super lightweight, make you feel like you’re walking on clouds, and are great for weight training. 

I also really love the vibrant design on them.  If you took a look in my closet 5 or 6 years ago, you would have found all black or white sneakers.  Now, I have a pretty colorful collection that I’m proud of.  Colorful sneakers make exercising fun and exciting, even when it’s 20 degrees and snowing outside.  WIN!

Thank you Puma and Fitfluential for giving me the opportunity to test out these products!

TALK TO ME

• What’s the last athletic gear that you tried?
• Which fitness brand do you usually purchase products from?
• Do you typically buy more structured sneakers or lightweight models?