1. DRINK MORE WATER It's one of the easiest things we can do when trying to lose weight and overall body fat reduction, simply drinking more water. Drinking a glass of water before every meal is also a great habit to get into because this can help reduce over-eating at meal times, making you feel fuller quicker. It is also quite common to mistake thirst with hunger, next time you feel yourself searching the house for a snack, stop. First drink a large glass of water, find a s

Cheap gym leggings............. why they're NOT worth your money. When you're scouting for new activewear you probably want it to look good, as well as feel good and if you can save yourself some cash money, well of course you're going to, right? The downside to cheap gym leggings, or in fact cheap activewear, is that sometimes you end up spending more money in the long run. CHEAP PRICE, CHEAP QUALITY I love a bargain as much as the next, so over the years I have of course go

January is scarily just around the corner (no Halloween puns intended) and for most of us our goals will be revolving bettering our health and fitness in time for that New Year, new me resolution. Invest in some activewear that will get you through those first tough months at the gym, getting used to a new routine and making exercise a habit, not a chore. Whether you stick it out through those tough first months at the gym or not, you don't want to feel like you've blown a to

If you're new to buying activewear you may be wondering what style to buy, which materials are workout friendly and where to look, it can be a real minefield of beautiful designs with less than desirable functionality. WHY HIGH WAISTED GYM LEGGINGS? If there is one design feature that would be non negotiable in our activewear wardrobe, it would absolutely be high waisted gym leggings. Something as simple as walking on a treadmill can be made so much easier by having high wais

There's nothing like that post-workout buzz, you've beasted through your training, really pushed yourself and you're feeling ready to take on the day until.... you catch a glimpse of all your sweaty hard work, like a beacon of damp light, begging for every other humans attention... right in the crotch and butt of your leggings. Sweating during a workout is a given, for some it's no drama, we couldn't care less about how sweaty we are or if it shows. But for others this can li

PUT DOWN THAT WAIST TRAINER! Genetically you have a natural waist size and if it is already at it's smallest, you cannot make it smaller. The only thing a waist trainer is going to do, is train you how to WASTE your money! Learning to accept your body for the shape that it is and love it for it's uniqueness will not only be a better use of your time, but also good for your peace of mind. BE PATIENT If you are new to exercising and currently losing weight, your body compositio

'Squat Proof Leggings' You may have heard the term before, it has become popularly used in recent years when describing the quality of gym leggings. Online influencers will often tell you about the fit, feel, sizing and opacity of the leggings. 'Squat proof' refers to how sheer the leggings become when stretched to the maximum in a deep squat position. The 'squat test' is usually paired with this term in review videos to prove if the leggings are worth the bang for buck! Afte

If you follow us on Instagram you may have already seen our Allure Leggings and if you haven't... what are you waiting for? Head to our website and our social media and see what you have missed out on! BUT FIRST Lets talk about gym leggings with pockets at Octavia Activewear. Gym leggings with pockets isn't a new thing, most running leggings have a small pocket, usually large enough for a house key, or maybe a small amount of cash/credit card and ordinarily they have a zip fa

The world of health and fitness can be a confusing place, but like any new challenge, knowledge is power and the more you can learn and understand; the better equip you are to succeed in reaching your goal. Body fat is essentially your body's secondary energy store, the first energy store is the food we eat, a majority of this energy is taken from the carbohydrates we eat which are converted into glucose, our simplest and most immediate energy source. DID YOU KNOW? The word "

So you've taken the leap, you've signed up to the gym and your bubbling over with motivation... but what now? Joining the gym, bettering your health and fitness is a super positive thing, so we wanted to give you the inside scoop to a few universal gym rules that should be known when entering the gym. If you want to know how to avoid stepping on anyone's toes, looking like a complete newbie, or getting yourself in an awkward situation...Here's our beginners guide to gym etiqu

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We're sure by now you've caught a glimpse of our latest activewear, but you're probably wondering if these are the right leggings for you, right? We thought we'd give you the run down of every aspect of our leggings and why they should be the nextactivewear purchase you make. Training time is precious for so many of us so we wanted to make your time at the gym as fuss free and on trend as possible, with all the added benefits of the Allure Legging. ALLURE LEGGINGS | CHARCOAL

The squat and dead-lift are two great compound movements, meaning they work pretty much the whole body at once and offer optimum functional strength building and caloric burn! They are a staple exercise that should be added into your training especially if you are looking to build muscle in the lower body! Lets get into a little more on each of the exercises, what muscles they work and why they are a must-have in your training. THE SQUAT Main muscles worked: quadriceps and gl

Have you found yourself in a situation where you've had an amazing week of eating nutritious whole foods, exercising regularly and feeling fantastic, only to be hit sideways by a bad day, that absolutely ruins your clean streak? It happens to us all from time to time. You may have over slept your alarm, had lots of challenging interactions at work, fallen out with your spouse, family or friends, or just wake up feeling down right grumpy! For many of us this it causes a knock