Aspaeris Pivot Shorts Review and Giveaway!

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Aspaeris Pivot Shorts Review and Giveaway!

May 29, 2012 by Michelle

I have exciting news for all you runners and athletes out there, the wonderful Kari at Aspaeris has sent me a pair of Aspaeris Pivot Shorts to review!! Okay…that might not be that exciting for you, but the really exciting part is that one lucky reader will receive their own pair of Aspaeris Pivot Shorts courtesy of the wonderful folks at Aspaeris!!

According to the Aspaeris website:

Aspaeris Pivot Shorts™ are actually two pairs of shorts bonded together. The Outer Short is a high performance compression short designed to support your muscles. The Inner Short features our breakthrough, Dual Sensory Compression Bands™. These cross-knit bands guide your muscles into the proper position, thereby improving your pivot performance, which helps prevent ACL and hip injuries.

These shorts are designed to help prevent ACL injuries as well as hip injuries in female runners and athletes. This is because the shorts provide compression, which can help to prevent injury!

Being someone who always seems to find herself with an injury, I was extremely excited to give these shorts a try! I received the Aspaeris Pivot Shorts in white (excuse my lack of pictures, my camera is currently in a suitcase that I don’t feel like unpacking at the moment!) The first thing I noticed is that they look extremely tiny. However, they are compression shorts and did fit rather well when I got them on! (I requested a size small…I normally wear a 2 or size 26 in jeans and dress pants).

I tested these shorts out while:

Running….great on hamstrings!
Walking….stayed cool even in 90 degree heat and not a cloud in the sky!
Yoga ….felt amazing on the hips!
After strenuous activity…awesome recovery tool for temperamental hamstrings!

They were comfy and did really well in the hot weather! I wore them underneath a pair of running shorts, but also believe I’d be more than comfortable wearing them by themselves with a long tank top. They stayed in place and didn’t ride up. They provided great support to my upper legs, which is awesome for someone who seems to be continuously plagued with hamstring pain as the result of a strain last summer. They also felt great on the hips, I seem to get occasional hip pain as the result of I-wish-I-knew-what!

Pivot Shorts

Overall, I give these shorts two thumbs up and would definitely purchase another pair!

If you’d like to receive your own pair of Aspaeris Pivot Shorts, complete one or more of the following tasks for entries into the giveaway (be sure to comment below about all the tasks you’ve completed in order for your Twitter entries to count!). Up to 3 comments per person!

Leave a comment telling me why you need (or want) these compression shorts!
Follow me on twitter @blogitness.
Tweet about the giveaway! Be sure to link to it!

One winner will randomly be selected Friday morning!

Good luck and thanks again to the wonderful folks at Aspaeris!

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Posted in Giveaways | Tagged aspaeris pivot shorts, giveaway, Product review | 77 Comments

77 Responses

on May 29, 2012 at 11:18 am | Reply K.E.P.T. You Fit

I’d LOVE to have a pair of compression shorts to see if they really work! I’ve seen so many runners wearing them and have been weary about buying them.
on May 29, 2012 at 11:20 am | Reply krissy m. murphy

THREE WORDS:
Post Marathon Recovery
on May 29, 2012 at 11:21 am | Reply krissy m. murphy

I follow you! I’m @krissymmurphy
on May 29, 2012 at 11:22 am | Reply krissy m. murphy

I also tweeted

Aspaeris Pivot Shorts Review and Giveaway! wp.me/p1XL6f-bi via @blogitness—
krissy murphy (@krissymmurphy) May 29, 2012
on May 29, 2012 at 11:30 am | Reply Julie@ACaseoftheRuns (@nobel4lit)

My hamstrings are very tempermental, so I’d use these for running!
on May 29, 2012 at 11:50 am | Reply Jennifer

My sister absolutely loves these shorts and keep telling me how great they are so I would love to try them out myself. Plus I am in med school, so winning a pair would be better than buying them
on May 29, 2012 at 11:59 am | Reply Roya Ghorbani

I would love a pair of shorts since I am in need of new compression gear!
on May 29, 2012 at 11:59 am | Reply Roya Ghorbani

I need a pair of shorts since I am in need of new compression gear!
on May 29, 2012 at 12:00 pm | Reply Roya Ghorbani

And I asked to follow you on Twitter!
on May 29, 2012 at 12:13 pm | Reply Michelle @Push.Pump.Progress

would love to try these badboys out! i am a runner and getting over an injury and my chiro suggested purchasing compression shorts to help! have heard good things about this brand and would love to try them out! thanks for hosting this great giveaway!
on May 29, 2012 at 12:15 pm | Reply Michelle @Push.Pump.Progress

I am now following you on twitter and have shared your giveaway!
on May 29, 2012 at 1:06 pm | Reply skippinginseattle

I am running Ragnar PNW so these would be AMAZING to wear to keep my legs fresh!!
on May 29, 2012 at 1:07 pm | Reply skippinginseattle

I tried to follow you on Twitter, but it said “Forbidden” Can you try to add me so I can add you back? Maybe that will work! @skippinginsea Thanks!!!
- on May 29, 2012 at 1:13 pm | Reply Michelle
  
  I’m following you now!
  - on May 29, 2012 at 1:56 pm skippinginseattle
    
    Yayy! Awesome! It says my follow request is pending now!
on May 29, 2012 at 1:40 pm | Reply cassandra

i dont have a twitter account but I shared you and your giveaway on my facebook page.

I need these becasue I am new to running and want to make sure I dont end up with an injury that will put me out to pasture before i get started. My first marathon is in January. Besides! i am turning 40 in Nov. and this would be a nice birthday gift

Cassandra
on May 29, 2012 at 1:52 pm | Reply Alyssa (pb and oatmeal)

I would love these for when I take my long walks during the summer!
on May 29, 2012 at 2:06 pm | Reply Penny

I wear compression shorts under my running shorts. I love my compression. Would love to win a pair of these compression shorts.
on May 29, 2012 at 2:07 pm | Reply Penny

I follow you on twitter
on May 29, 2012 at 2:12 pm | Reply Penny

I twitted on my twitter https://twitter.com/PinkHatRunner/status/207534042323750913
on May 29, 2012 at 2:16 pm | Reply Jenn

I’m fairly new to running and have yet to get some real “compression” gear. I would love to try these!
on May 29, 2012 at 2:34 pm | Reply abbi

I would love these, I’m a firm believer in good compression shorts!
on May 29, 2012 at 2:35 pm | Reply abbi

I requested to follow you on twitter (@highermiles)
on May 29, 2012 at 2:39 pm | Reply Jen

I would really love these because I LOVE my compression socks and think my rear and legs would some some action as well!
on May 29, 2012 at 2:40 pm | Reply jenpacker

I would love to try these because I LOVE my compression socks and think my rear and legs would love a little squeezing too!
on May 29, 2012 at 3:54 pm | Reply runningthewindycity

I’ve recently had a hamstring injury and would love a pair of compression shorts!
on May 29, 2012 at 3:55 pm | Reply runningthewindycity

Following you on twitter (@runningwindycty)!
on May 29, 2012 at 4:22 pm | Reply Jen Schmitt

I totally need a pair of these for my hamstrings! They have really been bothering me on my long runs!
on May 29, 2012 at 4:24 pm | Reply Jen Schmitt

Following you at twitter! @justamomgivingitatri
on May 29, 2012 at 5:00 pm | Reply Laurel C

I’ve been wanting to get a pair of compression shorts for a long time!! They would help with my tight quads, hamstrings, and glutes!
on May 29, 2012 at 5:01 pm | Reply Laurel C

I follow you on twitter!
@pace_of_laurel
on May 29, 2012 at 5:03 pm | Reply Laurel C

I tweeted!

Aspaeris Pivot Shorts Review and Giveaway! wp.me/p1XL6f-bi via @blogitness—
Laurel Cedarblade (@pace_of_laurel) May 29, 2012
on May 29, 2012 at 5:05 pm | Reply itsaharleyyylife

wow these look great! I would love to try one of them out. I hate when my shorts ride up these wouldn’t! (:
on May 29, 2012 at 5:06 pm | Reply itsaharleyyylife

following you… @itsaharleyylife
on May 29, 2012 at 5:07 pm | Reply Ashley

I would love a pair of these shorts! I’ve been having trouble with my hips/butt/hamstrings…feels like I’m always icing something!
on May 29, 2012 at 5:07 pm | Reply itsaharleyyylife

I tweeted!
on May 29, 2012 at 5:12 pm | Reply Ashley

I requested to follow you on twitter @ashley_mckenna
on May 29, 2012 at 5:14 pm | Reply Ashley

Tweeted (uhh…not sure how to link to it. So cut and paste )

ashley mckenna ‏@ashley_mckenna

What a great giveaway!! Aspaeris Pivot Shorts Review and Giveaway! http://wp.me/p1XL6f-bi via @blogitness
on May 29, 2012 at 5:43 pm | Reply Andrea L

I would LOVE to try these because I’ve been hearing so many great things about them!! Also, followed you on twitter and tweeted about your giveaway! (carpediem_LM). So that’s 3 entries!
on May 29, 2012 at 5:56 pm | Reply Nicole

I want these shorts; I have been eyeing these shorts for quite some time. However, I just cannot squeeze them into budget. I feel like I need these shorts because of the bazillion squats CrossFit has me doing coupled with my half-marathon training. I purchased a much cheaper pair of UA ones and found some recovery relief; I can only imagine what GOOD ONES could do for me!
on May 29, 2012 at 6:05 pm | Reply Nicole

I have sent the request to follow you on twitter! @revvedrunner
on May 29, 2012 at 6:07 pm | Reply Nicole

I tweeted the giveaway!

Aspaeris Pivot Shorts Review and Giveaway! via @blogitness
on May 29, 2012 at 6:28 pm | Reply Veronica

I would love to have these as I am a runner recovering from an ankle fracture and after being in a cast for 8 weeks, I have very weak hamstrings! These would help so much getting back on the road to running!
on May 29, 2012 at 6:56 pm | Reply katiemoves

I’d love a pair of compression shorts for after my long bike rides!
on May 29, 2012 at 6:57 pm | Reply andrea s

I could use these for my up coming fall marathon series for running and recovery and I am thinking that compression is the way I need to go for Mr 2013. Goofy challenge!
on May 29, 2012 at 6:58 pm | Reply katiemoves

tweeted the giveaway!
on May 29, 2012 at 6:59 pm | Reply katiemoves

followed you on twitter!
on May 29, 2012 at 8:05 pm | Reply ali

i love my compression socks and really have been wanting to try the compression shorts. i missed the big sale last month so i’d LOVE to win a pair
on May 29, 2012 at 8:09 pm | Reply Anne-Marie Constantine

I’ve followed @blogitness on Twitter! I’m @ab_cormier.
on May 29, 2012 at 8:09 pm | Reply Anne-Marie Constantine

I have two kids and always feel guilty spending $$$ on myself, so I’d looooove to win these!
on May 29, 2012 at 8:12 pm | Reply Erica @ For the Sake of Cake

I just started running, so I’d love to give some “official” running gear a try!
on May 29, 2012 at 8:13 pm | Reply Anne-Marie Constantine

I tweeted the giveaway.
on May 29, 2012 at 9:20 pm | Reply Arica

They sound amazing for everything that my body and legs need!!! especially for after all those long runs that i do!
on May 30, 2012 at 12:22 am | Reply TriGirl

I am definitely interested in these shorts and would love to win a pair! I’m building strength in my glutes and my hips get really sore after a run…probably having to do somewhat with my scoliosis too
on May 30, 2012 at 12:22 am | Reply TriGirl

I’m following you on Twitter.
on May 30, 2012 at 12:24 am | Reply TriGirl

I tweeted about the giveaway
on May 30, 2012 at 9:30 am | Reply Angela @ The Chicken Scoop

How cool! These shorts would be great for me because I tend to get a sore hip when running (from weak hip flexors). Perhaps these shorts would help?!
~Ang
PS. Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day!
on May 30, 2012 at 9:57 am | Reply Life After Swimming

This would be great for me..I am just getting over injury in both hip flexors and these shorts would be amazing!
on May 30, 2012 at 9:58 am | Reply Life After Swimming

I follow you on twitter! @lifeafterswim
on May 30, 2012 at 1:09 pm | Reply Kiersten

I would LOVE these for running this summer. I have chronic hip and IT band issues. In the winter I wear CWX tights which I find really help, but I don’t have any compression gear for summer.
on May 30, 2012 at 3:37 pm | Reply Stefanie G

I need these shorts so I can have some great shorts to workout in
on May 30, 2012 at 3:38 pm | Reply stefaniegladden

I need these so I can have some great shorts to workout in!
on May 30, 2012 at 3:59 pm | Reply Chelsea @ Chelsea Runs

I want these shorts because I love to run in compression shorts in the summer and these look to be the PERFECT length!!
on May 30, 2012 at 4:02 pm | Reply Chelsea @ Chelsea Runs

I followed you!!
on May 30, 2012 at 4:02 pm | Reply Chelsea @ Chelsea Runs

And tweeted
on May 30, 2012 at 4:05 pm | Reply Carrie

I want to win these to use for training for my first marathon!
on May 30, 2012 at 4:05 pm | Reply Carrie

I follow you on Twitter via @mainemomrunning
on May 30, 2012 at 4:07 pm | Reply Carrie

I tweeted this giveaway!
on May 30, 2012 at 10:43 pm | Reply Melissa Filut-Weiner

I would love a pair of these shorts. I have an injury and definitely would love a pair of compression shorts to help my muscles recover to train for an ultra marathon.
on May 31, 2012 at 7:36 am | Reply Jennifer Boudreau

I’d love these shorts for recovery after long runs!
on May 31, 2012 at 7:41 am | Reply Jennifer Boudreau

I follow you on twitter @runningwtg
on May 31, 2012 at 7:42 am | Reply Jennifer Boudreau

& I tweeted via @runningwtg
on May 31, 2012 at 9:06 am | Reply Michelle

I would love to try these shorts for after running!
on May 31, 2012 at 9:08 am | Reply Michelle

I follow you on twitter @ltlindian
on May 31, 2012 at 9:09 am | Reply Michelle

I tweeted via @ltlindian!
on May 31, 2012 at 9:33 am | Reply Jessica @ Sushi and Sit-Ups

These sound great for summertime runs!
on May 31, 2012 at 9:40 am | Reply Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie

These shorts would be so great for training for my next half. My hamstrings get so tight