Do you like new running/yoga/fitness clothes? Uh, yeah. Duh. I might have a problem.
Do you like surprises? Just the fun kind. Not the kind where a stranger is waiting for me when I get out of the shower.
Do you like a good deal? Yes. Once or twice I have bought something I don’t need or ever use because it was on sale (1,000 pack of condoms).
Do you have a bit of extra money hanging around? Do nickels I find on the street while I run count?
If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, you might be interested in PV Body (the link is down right now for some reason, try back later to check it out). Have you heard of this trend where you pay a certain amount of money per month and you receive a box in the mail of something – cosmetics, clothing, enemas, bath salts – whatever? PV Body is one of these services, only it’s geared towards fitness buffs who like to look good and to do it inexpensively and conveniently.
Basically, you pay $49.95 per month (includes shipping) and you get two pieces of brand name fitness apparel delivered to your door (one top and one bottom). PV Body asked me to review what a subscriber would get in a typical month. I was sent a running top (also could be used for yoga) from MPG Activewear (retails online for $50). LOVE this top. Very comfy, has built in (removable) pads that actually make me look like I have boobs, is the perfect length and has a small zip pocket on the back.
I was also sent a pair of fitness tights made by Performance Wear by American Apparel (they sell for $48 on the American Apparel site). This are your run of the mill tight, not especially warm, but soft, stretchy and comfy to run in when it’s 30+ degrees outside.
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How it works:
- Go to the PV Body website and take a style quiz (this lets you pick the activities you do (yoga, running, gym stuff), the colors you like, your size, etc).
- Get your fitness profile from the style quiz.
- Subscribe
- Your monthly order is shipped USPS. You will get two items per month.
- All items are brand new, have a retail value (combined) of $100+ and are brand names such as Lululemon, Nike, Addidas, etc.
- You can cancel or pause your subscription at any time.
My impressions:
- The quality of both items is very good.
- I like the surprise aspect and getting clothes that I might not otherwise have chosen.
- Having them delivered to your doorstep is easy and convenient.
- If you are okay with taking a risk and not having complete control over the style you get each month, this might be a great way to save some money.
- PV Body says in their FAQs that both items total over $100, but as far as I could tell, mine came to $98 – close enough, I suppose, and since the cost would only be $49 with no tax or shipping, it’s still a great deal.
- Personally, I doubt I spend $49 per month on fitness clothes, so I might do this for a couple of months, then pause my subscription for a bit.
If you are interested in signing up, go HERE and you will get 20% off. That’s only about $39 for two new brand name items, so this is the perfect way to try out PV Body.
Have you ever tried one of these “box” or monthly subscription services? I think I did Jelly of the Month once (just kidding – Christmas Vacation reference).
How much do you estimate you spend per month in fitness apparel? What are your favorite brands? I probably average about $20 or $250 per year. I love Champion, Athleta, and Brooks.
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Fine Print:
PV Body provided me with a one month’s subscription free of charge for purposes of my unbiased review.
