There may come a day when the world does not have to celebrate March the 8th and we all forget that there was a time when International Women's Day took place on that day. But that moment has unfortunately not yet come. We as women, still have to denounce inequality and the gender gap regarding opportunities, just for being a woman.
WHERE DID INTERNATIONAL WOMEN´S DAY COME FROM?
On March 25 1908, one of the most tragic events occurred that exposed the precarious situation of women with respect to their labour rights. A fire took off at the Triangle factory, in New York which caused the death of 140 young women.
According to the report of the firefighters, a badly extinguished butt lying in a bucket of cloth remains was the source of the fire. The workers (mainly young women immigrants) could not escape because the managers of the factory had locked all the doors of the exits, a practice carried out to avoid robbery.
THE 8TH OF MARCH
It wasn´t until after the fire in New York, the US finally began to introduce new health and safety standards. This event was one of the core events that led to an annual day for women to protest for their fundamental rights and shout for gender equality.
Although for women there are several struggles yet to be won, this commemorative date is vitally important to celebrate the achievements that women have made throughout the years and what remains to be achieved and fought for.
THE COLOUR PURPLE
The color purple is the representative color of Women's Day, and the one adopted by women as a sign of the demand. The socialist women chose this color as a symbol of the feminist struggle.
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN´S DAY
Ladies around the world,
Never back down to the force of the storm.
Today, we celebrate our gender, what we have achieved and what further progress is to come.
]]>We are ready to grow our team.
As a small company (recently launched) with a huge vision, we are now selling on a global scale and have the fundamental bases set in place to welcome a team of ambassadors to our team at HERSTORM!
Our online community is growing on a daily basis and there is a need for us to have key influential women integrated within our community who can represent us and be a voice for our brand.
Our ambassador programme is not a one-size-fit-all offer.
We are aware that not every profile fits into the same category. Therefore we have split our ambassador programme into three levels.
What we offer our Ambassadors.
There are three different levels of ambassadors in which ambassadors can move throughout levels over time depending on their engagement, activity and sales.
Each level offers a different type of offer.
Level Three will be the entry level with a substantial personal store credit, commission on all sales generated and access to country wide brand initiatives that we will run and develop as we grow!
Level Two ambassadors will be given a limited amount of free clothing along with commission on all sales generated.
Level One ambassadors will receive unlimited free clothing along with commission on all sales generated.
What exactly are are we looking for?
We are primarily looking for active fit women that relate to and feel identified with our brand.
You embody the FIGHTER HERSTORM attitude and are highly ambitious with goals. We would like our ambassadors to have an active online presence and be influential within their network.
If you believe you would make the perfect match for our ambassador programme, please review our ambassador page by clicking the below button for more details.
]]>Not only do we tend to throw the diet out the window during the festive period, but we also tend to sit in front of the TV countless hours with no exercise. Sounds familiar, right!
Xmas is a beautiful time of the year. However, it doesn't mean that your fit lifestyle has to go totally abandoned.
We have compiled a few of our best tips that can help you keep on track during the xmas festivities:
No Meal Skipping.
Perhaps on waking up, you might just skip breakfast! Don’t do it! Make sure that you keep to the amount of meals you normally eat. Even though it can be tempting to skip certain meals, believing that it will make up for the treats you consumed in the previous day, don’t do it because it will only lead to counterproductive results.
Get out of the House!
Even though its cold out and staying in pjs all day is tempting, set aside an hour or two every day to do some type of exercise. Perhaps your local gym is closed for the festive period, so why not plan some outdoor activities and get your friends and family involved?
Don´t Overindulge.
What we mean is.. if there is an unopened full box of your favourite chocolates on the table, don´t lash out. Take some deep breathes and take a small handful of the chocolates and resist the temptation to finish the entire box.. just because it´s Christmas!
Keep Hydrated.
When you're out of your normal routine it's easy to forget about filling up your water bottle and staying hydrated. Remember to drink at least two litres of water each day. Change it up and why not add a squeeze of lemon into your water bottle. Alcohol will dehydrate your body too, so if you're planning on having a few cheeky beverages, make sure you also have a cheeky water bottle in your handbag!
Wishing you, your family and friends a fit Christmas and a fantastic 2019 in which we hope we hope to form part of! :)
]]>The idea behind the tight fit is to keep your muscles fully supported and contained (aka no jiggle no matter the exercise.) As a result of this supporting tight fit, blood is easily circulated to the muscles.
Some brands make claims that compression gear will ´deliver increased power and stamina´ but in our opinion these claims are too radical and there has not been enough evidence to support this.
However, saying that, there are some very legit benefits to wearing compression clothing for your workouts. Checkout our top 5 reasons why working out in compression wear will give your workout an extra push:
1. Reduction in Muscle Soreness after Workout
Sore muscles after training sessions can be brutal and can prevent you from completing your weekly training sessions. Wearing compression gear are a solid option to reduce your risk for delayed onset muscle soreness.
2. Prevent Muscle Strain
If you are prone to straining your muscles, compression wear can actually help reduce the risk of muscle strain.
3. Improved Blood Circulation
Compression clothing improve the blood circulation during work outs to provide a more effective blood flow to filter toxins from muscles.
4. Better Muscle Oxygenation
Your muscles need oxygen to perform to during any workout. Compression clothing are designed to increase the levels of oxygen to your muscles which can improve work performance during short time frames.
5. Comfort
Compression clothing although sometime difficult to initially put on, once on, provide complete comfort. You never need to fix yourself or the positioning of your workout wear when actually working out, as everything stays fully in place no matter what the activity is.
Conclusion
Wearing compression clothing may not allow you to complete more reps of squats or do an extra round of push ups, but for sure you will feel secondary benefits of working out in compression gear such as the benefits described above.
Currently at HERSTORM, our collections are all designed with technologically advanced compression fibers to provide you will all of these wonderful benefits to enhance and complement your workout performance.
You can check out our Compression Collection @ HERSTORM below:
]]>♀️ HERSTORM is made for and designed for women.
Every detail and need of active women is taken into account when designing clothing to developing content. HERSTORM is a sports and fitness clothing brand, custom-made for women only.
⁂ Workout after workout again. Designed to last.
Tired of workout gear that lose its colour, shape, general appearance after a couple of workouts? HERSTORM clothing is built and designed to provide total compression, endure the toughest of workouts, and on repeat mode.
✂ Continuous Innovation.
One of our top priorities is to consistently innovate, combining design and style with practicality. HERSTORM has an urban touch and a warrior feel. We combine these characteristics with every new design and collection.
Share with us and other women your thoughts on our clothing and designs. Feedback is one of the key ingredients for our growth over the next years. You can send us an email at feedback@herstorm.com or leave your feedback on the product you have purchased in ¨Customer Reviews¨
❣ HERSTORM is a movement, rather than just a clothing brand.
We live in a world of influence, inspiring women with inspiring values and journeys. Too many women look to others for inspiration and idolise these women with values they want.
The HERSTORM branding is a movement with a powerful message. Focus on you, your goals, your journey and your values. Focus on yourself, be accountable for your attitude and be resilient towards the achievement of your goals. Become your own hero.