STYLE AND CULTURE

YOUR 2018 ACTIVEWEAR INSPIRATION

By Lakeisha Goedluck, January 23, 2018

Finding motivation to start exercising can be tough. Whether you're planning to go for a swim, an early morning run, or to get your sweat on in the ring, one thing remains the same — it’s easy to put it off for another day. So, to inspire you to take the plunge in style, meet the stars of our new activewear video — and discover more reasons to move in some seriously slick workout gear.

Your 2018 Activewear Inspiration | ASOS Style Feed

Joseph

Who are you and what do you do? 
I'm Joseph and I do parkour. 
Where are you from? 
Born and raised in Brighton, UK.
What made you get into parkour? 
I was 9 or 10 years old — I had been doing martial arts for a couple of years prior and, to be honest, I just really wanted to be a ninja… 
Finish this sentence: I do parkour because…
It has created many of the most meaningful memories I have.
 What tips do you have for people struggling to get motivated?
It’s cool to have goals and aspirations but don’t get so focused on the external reward that you forget to enjoy the process.
What’s your favorite thing in your gym bag?
Probably my water bottle — as long as I’ve got water to drink, I can keep pushing myself to do new things.
What are you wearing?
ASICS sneakers.

Faye

Who are you and what do you do?
I'm Faye Fillingham. I’m a climber and train in mixed martial arts. I also run a group called The Amazons that encourages women to get involved in extreme sports and adventure travel.
Where are you from?
Brighton.
What made you get into climbing?
I hiked from Mexico to Canada a few years ago and realised that I had a big fear of heights. I found that actively facing my fear helped me deal with it, so I started climbing to ensure that I was facing my fear on a daily basis!
Finish this sentence: I climb because…
I want to have fun like I did when I was a kid.
What tips do you have for people struggling to get motivated?
Set goals and monitor your progression. Also, make sure you always recognize how much you've already achieved and never compare yourself to others!
What’s your favorite thing in your gym bag?
My sports bra. They’re so comfy and wearing one means that you're always prepared for an adventure!
What are you wearing?

Reebok sports bra and Reebok leggings.

Gogo/Gregory

Who are you and what do you do?

I present myself as the best mix of women and men, maybe because I feel like both! Gogo Lupin is a woman and Gregory Robert a man. I’m a dancer, artist and entrepreneur.

Where are you from?

My mother is of Guadeloupean/Indian heritage and my dad is from Haiti, so I like to consider myself a child of the world.

What made you get into dancing?

The influence of my big brother and hip-hop culture.

Finish this sentence: I dance because...

I want to express myself from a place of love.

What tips do you have for people struggling to get motivated?

Being able to wake up with a new day ahead of you should be motivation enough!

What's your favorite thing in your gym bag?

My bottle of water that I flavor with a little grenadine syrup.

What are you wearing?

adidas sleeveless tank, adidas shorts and adidas sneakers.

Lisa

Who are you and what do you do?
My name is Lisa Zimouche, I'm 18 years old and I play freestyle soccer.
Where are you from?
I’m from Paris, but with Algerian heritage.
What made you get into freestyle soccer?
I used to play soccer and I come from an artistic family. When I first discovered freestylers, I knew it was the perfect mix for me between sport and art.
Finish this sentence: I do freestyle soccer because…
There’s no limit, no rules. Any playground works and it allows me to travel the world.
What tips do you have for people struggling to get motivated?
I have two main tips: one, surround yourself with inspirational people, and, two, get the good music going!
What’s your favorite thing in your gym bag?
My ball, without a doubt.
What are you wearing?
PUMA sports bra, PUMA shorts, PUMA socks and PUMA shoes.

Mama Cāx

Who are you and what do you do?
I’m Mama Cāx — a blogger, model and body positive/disability advocate.
Where are you from?
Born in New York and raised in Haiti.
When did you start doing your sport?
I started doing yoga about eight years ago.
What made you get into it?
After my amputation, I struggled with chronic back pain. I was looking for a workout that was easy on my knee and yoga was the perfect solution.
Finish this sentence: I do yoga because…
I want to stay fit and flexible.
What tips do you have for people struggling to get motivated?
I think workouts can get boring, so pick something you find fun and have a workout schedule.
What’s your favorite thing in your gym bag?
My high-waisted workout pants.
What are you wearing?
adidas sports bra, adidas jacket and adidas leggings.

Kiddy

Who are you and what do you do?

I am Kiddy Smile — a musician, LGBTQA+ activist and a dance lover. I sing, produce and dance, all while being fabulous.

Where are you from?

I’m from Paris, but I grew up in the projects of the suburbs.

When did you start doing your sport?

I started to dance when I was 14 years old — I had a bet with my friend who said I couldn’t do it!

How does it make you feel?

It sounds super cheesy but when I dance, I feel free. Dancing allows me to tell my story.

Finish this sentence: I dance because…

I look so good doing it!

What tips do you have for people struggling to get motivated?

Go out there and do you! Do what makes you happy but also listen to your body. Whatever you choose to do, do it for you and you only.

What’s your favorite thing in your gym bag?

My gym towel, for sure.

What are you wearing?

Canterbury T-shirt and Canterbury shorts.

Abbie and Ntiarna

Who are you and what do you do?
A: My name is Abbie Knight and I work in semi-permanent and special effects makeup.
N: My name is Ntiarna Xavier Knight and I am a director, writer, model and aspiring actress.
Where are you from?
A: A little country village in Kent called Offham.
What made you get into weightlifting?
A: I saw other women on various social media sites changing their bodies through weightlifting and I thought, I can do that.
N: I got into it after I had to attend regular physiotherapy due to having surgery on both knees.
Finish this sentence: I do weightlifting because…
A: It makes me feel powerful and that I can achieve anything.
N: It helps me maintain my focus and agility.
What tips do you have for people struggling to get motivated?
A: The way I did it was try it for one month and give it your all. Once you start seeing results, both mentally and physically, it becomes addictive.
N: Don’t miss out workouts. Even if you exercise for 10 minutes, it will inspire you to go for longer the next day.
What’s your favorite thing in your gym bag?
A: My wireless headphones — I would be lost without them.
N: Same, my headphones. Get a great playlist going and nothing can stop you.
What are you wearing?
Both: Ivy Park sports bras.

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Lovisa

Who are you and what do you do?
My name is Lovisa and, besides modeling, I work for a music and art label in Sweden called Trans94. 
Where are you from?
Stockholm, Sweden – I’m half-Thai, half-Swedish.
What made you get into boxing?
My dad used to box when he was young and worked at a boxing club when I was a kid.  
Finish this sentence: I do boxing because…
It helps me grow as a person. You have to train your mind a lot — it’s like a form of meditation. 
What tips do you have for people struggling to get motivated?
Start exercising in a safe space and at your own tempo.
What’s your favorite thing in your gym bag?
Definitely my water bottle.
What are you wearing?
PUMA sports bra, PUMA one-shoulder sports bra and PUMA leggings.