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Knix activewear is officially here, and as a shopping editor who tests workout clothes for a living, I was so excited to try its foray into athleisure. Although the brand is best known for its famous period underwear (which our editors have also tested and loved), it’s been venturing further into fitness, swim, and shapewear over the last few years.

This latest launch features a collaboration with singer, actor, and TV personality Nicole Scherzinger, who says the picks speak to her lifestyle: “I’m in my prime. I’ve never been in better shape. I’ve never been stronger–mentally, physically, spiritually. This is my time to create meaningful art. This is the time that I should be working, now more than ever,” Scherzinger said in a release.

The collection includes six pieces, including the Longevity sports bra, the High Touch Hi-Rise Leggings, the CloudCut Studio Joggers, the CloudCut Studio Bomber, the Studio Cutout Bra Top, and the HiTouch High-Rise Shorts; I got to test everything except the latter two. Read on for my full Knix activewear review.

Knix CloudCut Studio Bomber

If there’s only one thing you buy from this drop, I definitely recommend choosing the CloudCut Studio bomber—it was by far my favorite part of the entire collection. Not only is it functional, featuring zipper pockets and lightweight material for layering, but it also combines two hot jacket trends right now: cropped cuts and stand collars. I particularly love the short length because I’m petite, so it works with my proportions more. The overall style is modern and cool, and best of all, it feels amazing. It’s buttery-soft, made of 72% nylon and 28% elastane, with no weird seams or edges sticking out. It also has a hidden elastic hem, allowing you to customize your fit. I’ve been wearing it nonstop, and I would recommend it for everything from the gym to lounging at home.

Knix CloudCut Studio Joggers

These Knix joggers are just as soft as the bomber zip-up jacket above, since they’re made of the same fabric, and they’re petite-friendly too. I’m 5’2″, so a lot of joggers will either drag on the floor or have a weird, bunched-up back—but these look so flattering on my frame. When I wear the set together, I feel like I’m walking around wearing silk because it’s so soft. It’s easily the coziest outfit I own, and I’ll be wearing it all fall and winter. I’d recommend wearing these bottoms for travel, lounging, working from home, running errands, or low-impact workouts like yoga.

Knix Longevity Sports Bra

Knix Longevity Sports Bra

Original image by Jenifer Calle testing Knix Longevity Sports Bra

I’m currently training for a 10K, so I typically go on three-to-five-mile runs every week. I rely on functional, supportive sports bras that aren’t too restricting; as someone with a 34C bust size, I need the support but like to feel like I can still move around. Knix’s Longevity Sports Bra is made of 55% nylon and 45% spandex, and has a scoop neckline with crisscross straps in the back. I wore it on a four-mile run, and I found it did a great job of staying in place while wicking away moisture. My runs take me up and down terrain, and there was very little movement to speak of. I wore a small, which it fit true to size with a nice lifting effec, too. Just note that it is very tight when you put it on. I didn’t mind that, though, because it still has some stretch to it. I like that I can wear this to the gym, where I also do cardio and jumping jacks. I recommend this bra for running and other high-impact workouts like HIIT, cardio, and dance.

Knix High Touch Hi-Rise Leggings

I’ve tested so many leggings in my career that I’ve lost count of the number I currently own. This also means I have strong opinions about what makes a great pair of women’s leggings. Depending on the workout, you’ll want a specific type of compression, moisture management, and stretchy fabric, as well as the right length for your frame. (Bonus points if they have extras like pockets and zippers.) I appreciated that these Knix leggings were petite-friendly and true to size. The fabric was sweat-wicking, and the thick high-waist fit is great for movement. However, they had a bit too much compression for my liking, which meant that they were hard to put on and take off. Overall, the leggings are great for high-impact activities like CrossFit and cardio but might be too restrictive to wear for long periods of time.