Fit kit hero
Lately, everything from my food shop to my rent and bills have skyrocketed, and the pricey gym classes that used to fill my workout week have been put on ice. Instead, I’ve scaled my fitness routine back to just two things: yoga classes at a rammed budget studio that whiffs of feet and running along London’s canal paths. Alas, winter is truly here now, and most days, dragging myself off the warm sofa and out for a blustery, frigid run feels like a superhuman effort. Especially when there’s a new season of The Crown to be binged with the heating on.
But if I’ve learned anything from the years I spent living in freezing New York, it’s that you must invest in proper cold-weather gear to avoid total misery. So I turned to the pros at Under Armour for help, and if you spring for one new thing, make it their Qualifier Cold Funnel Neck top, for several reasons. First, about that neck: the long funnel the top is named for can be pulled all the way up, over your nose and mouth, to prevent the cold from nipping at your face while you warm up. Same for the handy fold-away mittens – bye-bye, frostbitten fingers. Second, the water-resistant overlays on the neck and chest add a layer of protection from drizzle if you’re wearing this sans jacket.
I also love the soft brushed fabric panels on the front and cuffs for an extra cosy f
