OUR STORY
BACKGROUND
Exercise has always been a very personal thing to me.
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I started exercising regularly over thirty years ago. Initially as a teenager it was to train for my chosen sport, and I was very driven to become as good as I could possibly be. But as I got older and moved away from sport, training just became habit and part of my daily routine.
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It has only been over the last number of years I’ve come to understand and fully appreciate what a big part exercise plays in my life.
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I always noticed that if I didn’t do some form of exercise for a couple of days I would get tetchy, anxious, and annoyed at myself (and probably be a pain to live with!). I used to think this was an overhang from my athletics days when the mindset was “if you’re not training, your competitors will be”. But in examining it closer it is so much more than that.
Not only does exercise allow us to release energy and emotion, it provides us with time to reflect, helps us expand our comfort zone and tests our will.
It allows us to get in touch with ourselves and our surroundings but most importantly it gives us a moment to breathe.
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As we all know life can be very difficult at times. I've always found exercise to be the one place I can go to clear my mind, recharge and get a different perspective on things.
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OUR PURPOSE
At Solo Bear we wish to promote an active and healthy lifestyle as a tool to a happier and more fulfilled life.
This doesn’t have to mean getting pumped at the gym for hours daily or running ultra-marathons – it’s about what is achievable for you and setting realistic goals to ensure exercise, in whatever your chosen form, becomes part of your routine.
THE COMPANY
Solo Bear is a small family run business. We have designed some stylish lightweight and breathable training tops to pair with your exercise regime. We hope you like them.
Our line will soon be extending to offer more products for both male and female.
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As the promotion of positive mental health is core to our values, for each item sold we donate a portion of the profits to our chosen partnered mental health charities.
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We hope you will join us in our crusade to promote fitter, healthier and happier lifestyles.
