FITNESS GEAR THAT’S WHOLESOME AND PRACTICAL

As the frum community’s health magazine, we at Wellspring are honored to introduce this innovative new addition to the frum woman’s fitness wardrobe. Aligned with our mission of cultivating a greater appreciation for spiritual and physical health, this new product ticks all the boxes. We wish Mrs. Eisenberger much success with her virtuous endeavor.

With the warmer weathers setting in, you may have noticed a change in how you feel and think. This isn’t just in your mind; research shows that our moods and emotions are definitely impacted by the weather. Often after the winter months, the new season and higher temperatures bring on a brighter mood. The sunnier skies, blooming flowers, and longer days put a bounce in our step. It has been scientifically recognized that levels of leisure time, physical activity, and physical fitness differ according to the seasons, with more activity generally happening in the summer months. There’s a sense of renewal, a fresh start, and a chance to revive old commitments—like that dusty gym membership, the expired local class, and the exercise clip you never tried out.

Along with your renewed motivation, you may need to update your workout gear, and now’s the perfect time.

A while back, I spotted an ad for a new garment called “Knicks,” a tznius skirt/knicker combo, and I was intrigued. Different than the traditional skirt with leggings underneath, this modest version of a workout bottom resembles a skirt but offers the coverage that knickers provide. The brainchild of Mrs. S. G. Eisenberger from New Square, I reached out to her to find out more.

In our conversation, Mrs. Eisenberger gave me some of the fascinating backstory behind the creation of Knicks. About 25 years ago, she and the women she exercised with would go to great lengths to exercise modestly. They would make sure to be covered almost from top to toe using anything they could move around in, including quilt covers. Fast-forward several years. Mrs. Eisenberger wanted to restart an exercise regimen, so she joined a class. Times certainly had changed, and with them the modesty levels. She felt the responsibility to find a solution that would be functional, practical, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing. A tough order!

Being the resourceful type, she started experimenting with different garments to see if she could create something she would be comfortable working out in, both literally and in tznius standards. She eventually put something together for herself and continued with her scheduled classes. It was actually the instructor of her group who called her out on a creative and innovative garment and encouraged her to fine-tune it and bring it to market.

With no background in manufacturing or production, Mrs. Eisenberger reached out to a friend who owns a baby-clothing line and connected with her reputable manufacturer. Then, she set out to do some research and development. Fabrics and styles were tested by friends, family, and initial customers. She took all feedback seriously and perfected the style until it seemed satisfactory across the board, even spending hours at her own sewing machine trying to make her vision a reality. Finally, Knicks was born, and along came the accolades. Consumers loved it and the product was selling fast.

Her clientele runs an enormous spectrum, from older adults in physical therapy to young women hitting the gym, and now, with the newest expansion to her line— teenagers in gym class and after-school programs. It was actually a well-known school fitness instructor in Lakewood who urged Mrs. Eisenberger to include a child/ teen product in the line.

I was awed by her story and of course, had to try out Knicks for myself.

I found them easily in a local store in Monsey and I couldn’t believe how comfortable, cute, and tznius they are. I tried every bend, twist, kick, and stretch I could think of and was not hindered in any way. I was so excited because it was just around when I was set to give a live workout demo to the wonderful participants of Shaindy Oberlander’s PCOS virtual program. Full disclosure, I was plenty nervous about how I could maintain my modesty while on camera, and Knicks came into my life at just the right time.

You can wear Knicks inconspicuously under your everyday skirt without changing in and out of leggings, so you can transition into your workout regimen without fanfare. That means going right from carpool to the gym. Or right from work to your personal trainer. Or even out for coffee to your local class.

How’s that for one less excuse to avoid working out?

To learn more about Knicks and where to purchase this product, please reach out to Mrs. Eisenberger at 845-502-6262.

By Shani Taub, CDC