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Phone & Exercise

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  • FrugalMomsRock75
    FrugalMomsRock75 Posts: 698 Member
    StaciMarie1974 wrote: »
    I went by their size chart. I ordered a small. My hips are 'small' and my waist is at the low end of their 'medium'. So I had to choose. They fit well. Come about 4" below my knees, which I like. The ones that are too close to the knee: bunch up at the knee and I hate that. The waist is a little higher than some running shorts. Does not feel like my Mama's belly is going to flop out lol. They are made of a comfortable material and they are thick enough that they are not sheer. I would not mind if they were a little lighter (material wise) as summer is coming. I intend to find out if they have any that are more lightweight.


    I also ordered a pair of running shorts, about 4" inseam, same Baleaf. I like them - the inseam is long enough that its not like I'm virtually wearing underwear. But the waist is a little lower than on the capris. And no thigh pocket because, well, its not really long enough...

    The capris were $20 I think, and shorts $14. I am never hesitant to try new stuff thru Amazon, as if its sold by Amazon LLC they have a fair return policy.
    FrugalMomsRock75 wrote: »
    StaciMarie1974 wrote: »
    rccrozier wrote: »
    What do you do with your phone while running and exercising in general? Favorite products that will hold it and are preferably headphone-friendly?

    My favorite pair of workout capris (bought from Amazon) are brand name Baleaf and have a 'media pocket' on either thigh. I despise the 'hidden pockets' and find them useless. But this is deep enough to easily hold my phone, and my car key on the other side. And I have easy access to the phone when/as needed. I have wireless earbuds that connect by Bluetooth.

    I need these pants!!!! How are the fit? I found that Brooks run a little small.


    OH MY GOSH! I just wore them for the first time (capris; I don't wear shorts). I got them in the mail yesterday (I ordered that same day, but they must be in high demand, as I had to wait for them to be in stock). I LOVE THEM. Thanks so much for the recommendation! I got two pair, and I know they'll be my favorites!
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    If I'm doing strength stuff I have a little flat fanny pack and my bluetooth headphones. If I'm running, I have a super slim running belt with fat elastic that holds it secure, like $7.99 at TJ Maxx.
  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
    I only carry my phone for outside runs (Mapmyrun), and depending on how focused I am on pace, I'll either carry it for easy access or put it in my running belt. For indoor runs and other workouts, I leave my phone in my gym bag and use a teeny tiny ipod shuffle (the old kind) for music - I hope it never dies.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    edited April 2017
    I use a Finburst running belt (from Amazon) when running or biking - fits my iPhone 7+ fine. In the gym I either leave the phone in my gym bag or put it in one of the cup holders on the treadmill/stationary bike. Bluetooth headphones so I don't have to worry about the connection or cables getting in the way. I don't need easy access to the phone because I can control music playback from the controls on my BT headphones, and I use an Apple Watch (and Garmin 520 computer on the bike) for my workout stats (time, distance, pace, HR, etc.).
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