Bear Grips Pro ShopsOff-Season Wellness Division Apparel for Building Phase
- Off-season is the building phase between shows, typically 4-8 months for wellness athletes.
- Apparel shifts from tight prep pieces to heavier joggers, hoodies, and oversized fits.
- Athletes lift heavier in off-season and want pieces that move with the work.
- Stock the off-season collection year-round, push it hardest October through March.
Why Off-Season Apparel Is Different from Prep Apparel
During prep, a wellness athlete is in caloric deficit, leaning out, and tracking every gram of food. The training wardrobe is tight and revealing because the athlete is monitoring shape changes day to day. During off-season, the athlete is in surplus, lifting heavier, and prioritizing growth over visibility. The wardrobe relaxes.
Off-season pieces lean heavy fleece, looser cuts, and pieces that move with squats and deadlifts. The vibe shifts from \"stage condition\" to \"powerlifter aesthetic.\" The shop catalog should reflect that shift if the audience includes wellness athletes in off-season.
The Off-Season Wellness Apparel Lineup
| Piece | Brand | Use | Retail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance hoodie | Champion | Heavy lifting, building phase | $65 |
| Crewneck sweatshirt | Bear Grips | Layering for cold gym | $52 |
| Wave wash sweatpants (womens) | Independent Trading | Oversized comfortable bottoms | $62 |
| Cotton-blend joggers | Cotton Heritage | Daily training and walking | $68 |
| Cropped sweatshirt | Bella+Canvas | Layering over training top | $58 |
| Long sleeve cotton shirt | Bella+Canvas | Daily wear, cool gym | $42 |
| Cuffed winter hat | Yupoong | Travel and outdoor sessions | $32 |
The Oversized Aesthetic in Off-Season
Off-season wellness apparel leans heavily into the oversized aesthetic. Athletes who normally wear medium will buy a large or extra-large hoodie for off-season. The look is intentional. It signals building phase, comfort, and a step back from the intense prep visibility.
Stock the off-season pieces with this in mind. Order pictures should show pieces in an oversized fit, not a slim fit. Athletes searching for off-season apparel are looking for the oversized look specifically.
When to Push the Off-Season Drop
For most wellness athletes, off-season starts the week after the season-ending show (often a fall national show in October or November) and runs through the next prep start (often March or April for a late-summer show). The off-season apparel demand spikes in:
- Late October through November: Just-off-stage athletes refilling on comfort apparel.
- December through February: Heavy training months. Hoodies and joggers move fastest.
- March: Last off-season buys before prep apparel takes over.
Open the off-season collection in late September and push it through early March. Year-round availability works, but a fall launch tied to the show season ending lands the strongest.
Revenue Math for an Off-Season Drop
| Variable | Conservative | Typical | Strong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-season audience (followers or prep team) | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Off-season window buy rate | 4% | 7% | 12% |
| Buyers | 20 | 35 | 60 |
| Pieces per buyer | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Average margin per piece | $14 | $15 | $16 |
| Off-season window profit | $420 | $1,050 | $2,400 |
That sits on top of prep-season and peak-week revenue lines. A coach or athlete running drops across all phases of the year clears $3,000-$10,000 in margin annually.
Open the Off-Season Wellness Drop
Hoodies, crewnecks, joggers, sweatpants. The off-season pieces athletes wear through the building phase. Launch in late September for the fall demand spike.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Should I drop prep pieces during off-season?
Keep them in the catalog but reduce navigation prominence. Some athletes still cross over (one is finishing prep while another is starting off-season). Just do not lead the off-season drop with tight prep pieces.
What size should an athlete order for off-season?
Most wellness athletes order their normal size for fitted pieces (leggings, crops) and size up by 1-2 sizes for oversized off-season pieces (hoodies, crewnecks, sweatpants).
Will the heavier fleece pieces work in summer too?
They sell less in summer but still move. Cool gyms with strong AC keep the demand alive year-round. Plan for 60-70 percent of off-season piece sales to land in fall and winter.
How fast do off-season orders ship?
About 3-5 business days production at a US partner with free ground shipping. End-to-end is about a week.
