Nike takes aim at the yoga apparel market

16/01/2019
Sportswear brand Nike has released its first apparel collection created specifically for yoga. It includes pieces, for men and for women, designed to offer the ease of movement, versatility and support required when taking part in this activity. 

Unveiling the collection, the company described yoga as “a secret workout weapon” for many competitive athletes, citing specific examples from the worlds of skateboarding, basketball and track & field. 

The new collection is part of Nike’s efforts to help more athletes experience the benefits of yoga. In addition, it has created a new range of yoga workouts on its training app. They are designed to help athletes accomplish specific performance goals, for example better flexibility, increased endurance or better strength and stability.