The photos are taken by Douglas and we were lucky enough to have Natalie doing the modelling. Natalie was great, although she didn’t like the idea of getting into the North sea, and walking out Ursula Andress style! Then again, if James Bond had been waiting for her…

Its party atmosphere, fast music and moves, and brilliant cardiovascular workout          credentials are just some of the reasons Zumba has become so popular!

Easy.

First and foremost, Zumba is an easy form of exercise to start. You don’t need specific
fitness clothes for a Zumba class – a comfortable top such as VATA Brasil
hooded top and pants such as these VATA  dance pants, and a great attitude are all you
need.

And the Zumba dance moves are easy to learn too, as you build the complexity over time. You can choose the level of Zumba to try, including Zumba Basic for beginners and Zumba Toning for a more intense workout.

Energy.

Zumba is a high energy activity, as the music makes you want to move. You’ll have fun as you burn a whole heap of calories too!

More than exercise.

Instead of a straightforward spin class or 45 minute run on the treadmill, Zumba involves lively dance moves that will have you literally dancing your way to fitness. Zumba is the ideal way to get fit, shape up, and have fun in the process.

Effective.

Zumba moves are based on cardio and interval training, with the dances changing constantly during each workout session. The switch from fast to slow moves, and back again, gives your body a full workout while the energy of the music distracts you so you burn calories without even noticing.

What’s your view on the Zumba craze?

This season’s must-wear fashion colours include vibrant, strong colours such as Tangerine
Tango, Olympian Blue, Glow Pink, Folha Nova and Lumina – and VATA Brasil
clothing comes in these perfect-for-Spring colours.

Ultra flattering and chic, this range of sports tops, Capri pants and active clothing
is also offered in more subtle colour choices including White, Mar Profundo and
Alcacuz.

This premium colour choice ensures you can feel comfortable and cool, whether you’re
sporting the apparel on the tennis court, gym, race track or coffee shop. After
all, fitness wear that’s this fashionable demands to be worn when you’re not
working out, too! The bright, fresh colour choice complements the comfortable
nature of this range, making it perfect for wearing during exercise as well as leisure time.

With Spring around the corner and summer only a few months away, now’s the perfect time to
clear out your wardrobe and get it ready for the warm and sunny days ahead.

Of course, with such a colourful array of designs it’s easy to forget the brand’s other
features. All VATA Brasil sportswear benefit from the OneFit technology that
ensures the material is comfortable, breathable, lightweight, and draws sweat
away from your body as you work out.

So why not treat yourself to some stylish, vibrant, flattering and quality new sports
attire? Go on, take a look at the full colour range of VATA Brasil clothing 
available.

Top left is the Crayon top (Sky blue/Teal), top right is the Granadine top (Orange).

Bottom left is the Alcacuz top (Grey), bottom right is the Black top.

Keep checking back as we add more photos from the collection.

Photography from Douglas at Scotography Model Hanna at ModelMayhem.

This Sports Top013 provides medium support and is ideal for different types of fitness, including cycling.

You can see Natalie on the left wearing the Crayon top, light blue, and Ashleigh on the right wearing the Granadine top, orange. Both have side pockets and could never be described as boring! Keep checking back as we add more photo’s to the collection. All images from Douglas at http://www.scotography.com/

The link between fashion and fitness has always been a close one, especially as sports clothing nowadays tends to be equally if not more about fashion than sport. People often choose to wear fitness brands for their leisure times, as well as when heading to the gym. And last year, Americans spent a cool $30million on women’s fitness clothing.
Big brands like VATA Brasil are able to bring fitness and fashion even closer, which is helped by celebrity endorsement too. Mel B has been photographed before wearing VATA clothing, and Kim Kardashian has been seen in this range too.
Don’t forget to take a look at the Mel B video below, and we’d love to know your thoughts on the VATA Brasil range – is it your sports brand of choice?

Vatabrasil is renowned for its quality, style and exciting activewear. So for this weekend only, we have an amazing 25% off deal on any Vatabrasil activewear in store!

Just enter FEELGOODWEEKEND17 at the checkout.

Go on, treat yourself!

While there are many benefits of this training for women, we’ve highlighted the main 5 for you below.

1. Flexibility

When you think of strength training, you may picture yourself struggling to lift hefty weights or enormous boulders like the one’s on World’s Strongest Men. However, the nice thing about resistance exercise is how many objects you can use to assist you – you don’t need to spend money on equipment but instead could workout using a bag of flour or bottle of water, or use stretchy bands to force your body’s muscles against.

2. Toning

If you need evidence for the toning benefits of strength training then look no further than Sian Toal, winner of Bikini Model Fitness England 2011. Sian is the picture of health, and the benefits of working out with weights are clear from her toned physique and taut muscles.

3. Convenience

You can wear what you feel most comfortable in, a pair of your favourite VATA Brasil Capri pants perhaps, to do resistance workouts. Sports wear that fits well and works hard to keep you cool throughout your exercise enhances your overall enjoyment too. And when it comes to time commitment, you’ll see results from just a couple of quick 20-minute sessions twice a week.

4. Strength

Regular weights-based exercise helps strengthens your muscles and build stamina and speed too. Your bone density will improve also, helping you stay fit and agile into old age. And you’ll notice and appreciate this increased strength in everyday activities like lifting heavy shopping bags or going for a run.

5. Fat loss

Toned muscles actually burn fat because they are “on standby” all day, every day, burning more calories as a result. So rather than bulking up, you’ll not only tone your muscles but work towards the slender, fat free, figure you’ve always wanted.

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Bootcamp

Bootcamps are fast becoming a popular means of working out, boosting fitness levels and staying in shape. A mix of demanding exercises, variety, intensity, friendly environment and the fact you attend a bootcamp strictly on your terms, are just some of the reasons more and more people are choosing bootcamps as part of their fitness routine.
A great way to kick-start your healthy lifestyle by shifting those stubborn pounds, burning fat and increasing your nutritional knowledge, bootcamps give you immediate results and give you the tools you need to continue on the right, healthy, track.

Fast results

• Unlike going to the gym or taking up running, which can take a while to show you healthy results, attending a bootcamp gives you fitness results fast. Improve your fitness levels, lose weight and burn fat – giving you the confidence boost needed to continue with a healthy lifestyle long-term.
  The activities on a bootcamp are carefully created to maximise the fat-burning and give you a full body workout.

Flexibility

• Bootcamps allow you to exercise whenever suits you, be it for the weekend, one day or a week plus. There is no contract to sign, unlike the majority of gyms, so the costs are manageable and based on your individual fitness goals – you pay for the fitness results without any time or money wastage.

Support

• Intense and interactive, bootcamps provide that extra motivation needed to keep you exercising harder than normal. The bootcamp instructors and personal trainers are all highly qualified and experienced, and work with you on an individual and group basis to ensure you get the most from the bootcamp. And because you exercise closely with the other people on the bootcamp, the atmosphere is friendly and supportive as you help each other achieve fitness goals.

Wellbeing

• It is estimated that 25% of UK adults are obese, and the number of obesity-linked deaths is currently rising. Leading a healthy lifestyle isn’t always that easy, though, and bootcamps are a great way to balance your work and life commitments with making sure you stay healthy – in addition to providing an excellent, full-body workout, bootcamps deliver healthy eating and nutritional advice too.
  Exercising and eating well are vital to maintain a happy and healthy life. After a bootcamp, you’ll feel better and be better equipped to continue with a fitness and healthy eating plan going forward.

Range

• Bootcamps are designed to provide quick results – lose weight, burn fat, and feel better in a short amount of time. This is as a result of the intense fat-burning activities you do during a bootcamp, with the range of exercises spanning Kettleball training, swimming, running, circuit training, log runs, climbing, martial arts and more.
  The exercises are more demanding than your average sport or gym routine, and give your body a complete workout.