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About Katy Koval
Katy Koval is an operations expert, systems nerd, and unapologetic Type A fitness wear reviewer. With years of experience across a wide range of workout styles- from F45 and Barry’s to Pilates, Orangetheory, Climb, boxing, hot yoga, and hiking- she’s developed a zero-tolerance policy for leggings that slide down, sports bras that dig in, or gear that doesn’t hold up to real movement. She’s worn, tested, and compared athleticwear across every category and tier- from the big name brands to more under-the-radar labels, and yes, even the Amazon “dupes” TikTok won’t shut up about.
Whether she’s training, running errands, or walking her dog, she puts gear to the test in daily life. With a brutally honest, function-first approach, Katy’s goal is to save people the guesswork by writing practical reviews based on real wear- not just try-ons.
Born Primitive Vitality Sports Bra 3.0 Review – Cute AND Versatile?
Born Primitive has become one of my go-to gym apparel companies. I picked up quite a few pieces during their Fourth of July sale, and they rarely let me down
BRXL Seamless Sports Bra Review | Affordable, Flattering & Functional?
Trying a new activewear brand always comes with a bit of hesitation, especially when you already have go-to pieces that you trust. BRXL was completely new to me
ODODOS Drawstring Pocket Leggings Review | Good Vuori Dupe?
It’s always a good day when you get a text from your boyfriend saying, “I got you a new pair of leggings to try.” That was the message I received, and six hours
ASRV Lycra Hybrid Sports Bra Review: A Performance-First Breakdown
ASRV is one of those brands that leans heavily into performance-first design. Their pieces tend to feel intentional, less about trend cycles and more about
Athleta Interval Bra Review | The Sweet Spot Between Support and Comfort?
Finding a sports bra that actually checks all the boxes can sometimes feel weirdly harder than finding leggings or shoes. You want something supportive, but not
Aerie OFFLINE Legging Review | My Take on Aerie Activewear
Aerie didn’t start as an activewear brand, but over the past few years, it’s clearly stepped into that space. For the longest time, I didn’t take their
CRZ Yoga Butterluxe Adjustable Strap Sports Bra Review: A Go-To Budget Pick?
I'm always on the lookout for budget-friendly apparel that can rival some of my all-time favorite pieces. I feel like more now than ever, we're all searching
Lululemon Energy Bra Review | Lulu’s Most Versatile Sports Bra?
One thing about me- I’m extremely particular about how my clothes fit and feel, especially during workouts. If you’ve read any of my legging reviews, you know I
BRXL Seamless High Waisted Legging
I’ll be upfront: butt scrunch leggings have never really been my go-to. Aesthetically, they don’t typically align with my body type or personal style, and in
I Spent Thousands On Workout Leggings, These 7 Are Worth a Look
I’ve spent the last few years practically living in leggings — testing different pairs through all sorts of workouts, long travel days, errands, and more coffee
Athleta Elation High Rise Legging Review
Like every good millennial, I grew up on Old Navy. The younger, more affordable sibling of GAP, which still maintained a good level of quality. When Athleta
Lululemon Fast and Free Tight Review
It feels like an impossible task finding one pair of leggings that can do it all. It doesn’t help that when you walk into Lulu or go to their website, you’re
ALO High-Waist Airlift Legging Review
Lululemon has long been the standard other brands aspire to when it comes to athleisure, performance-focused gear. A lot of brands have tried to mimic Lulu and
Born Primitive Your Go-To Legging 2.0 Review
Born Primitive may not be the first name that comes to mind for you when you think of leggings. They certainly weren’t for me. For me, Born Primitive was always
Lululemon Chargefeel 3 Review | Are They Worth the Price?
Up until a few years ago, Lulu wasn’t the first name that came to mind when you thought of shoes. I get it, they’re much more well-known for the clothing,
CRZ YOGA Butterluxe Legging Review | Best Align Dupes On Amazon?
Let’s be real, $100 for a pair of leggings is a hard pill to swallow. Especially when you know they’re going to end up covered in dog hair, sweat, and the
Lululemon Wunder Train vs Align Legging Review
Lulu is synonymous with leggings at this point. And for good reason, they make some of the more consistent tights and leggings on the market. If you’re new to
COLORFULKOALA Dreamlux Leggings Review: Are They Actually Good?
Let’s be real, dropping $100 on a pair of leggings can be hard to justify at times. Especially for something that you’re going to work out in, get covered in
Vuori Daily Pocket Legging Review: Worth the Money?
Ladies, I know you understand the struggle… why is it that we can’t have decent legging or joggers with pockets like the guys do? I’ve tried everything with
Lululemon Align High Rise Pant Review: Stretchy and Travel-Friendly?
Let’s be real. Every woman I know either swears by the Lululemon Aligns… or swears off them for anything outside of yoga. These pants have a cult following for
Lululemon Wunder Train High Rise Tight Review: Worth the Price?
Ladies, we can all agree, finding a good, reliable pair of leggings that can actually do it all (run, lift, stretch, survive multiple laundry cycles) is harder
