Style Runner

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

As I am working out, I love to sweat it out to my playlists, on my phone. Unfortunately, not all activewear pieces come with pockets for your phone or music devices, which I find astonishing! Whether you're running a few miles or lifting some weights at the gym, you're going to have to carry something around, usually your phone, keys and even some cash to buy yourself a protein smoothie after your sweat session! You would think that most athletic wear companies would already have that figured out by now. My solution for the longest time would be to stuff my phone in my bra which is less than comfortable most times especially during high intensity training where there was a lot of movement! Oy vey! Finally there's one fashion company that has this problem figured out. It comes in the form of a belt that you can wear around your waist!

Image via Dbelt

When I'm working out, I like to be hands free and the Dbelt is a fantastic fitness solution for this exact problem! The Dbelt is a four inch belt that fits snug and is easily adjustable, made with a spandex that protects against chafing, wicks away sweat, and provides no bounce. It comes with two built in pockets that readily holds your phone, ID, credit cards, cash and keys. It's easy to see how this can become the perfect workout companion. 

One of my favorite things about the Dbelt is that it has a sleek, wear- with- all look. It instantaneously matches all of my activewear attire without making me feel sloppy. Most importantly, it fits my phone with it's case which means it has room for plenty of the larger smart phones. This accessory is so polished that it can also be used outside of the gym, although my purposes for it have only been for gym use. 

The Dbelt is absolutely easy to use and does not interrupt me while i'm lifting weights like armbands tend to do. It also comes with a convenient cord access so that your headphone cords don't end up in your face, it happens to me all of the time with armbands! 

I love a lot of things about the Dbelt, the only draw back for me is that I can't see my phone screen. It seems a bit silly but sometimes you might want to change songs or look up a new workout routine, or send out a tweet when you're on the stair master. For me to accomplish this with the belt, I have to physically take the phone out of the pocket which slows me down for a few minutes. I like the convenience with being able to see my screen on an armband, doesn't really take away too much time from my sweat session. For that reason, I give the Dbelt four out five stars. It's still a really great product that I think every fitness enthusiast should try out! When working out you should be free and be fashionable! Dear readers, would you try out the Dbelt for working out, running errands, going on a hiking trail, dancing, etc.?