When most people order room service in a fancy hotel, they choose a snack or a glass of something cold.
Not Ollie Watkins. The England forward asked for a box of golf balls – and is now firing them off his balcony as guests run for cover.
It’s only the latest chaos to hit the hotel that day…
Earlier, Ferran Torres decided to cool down by ordering staff to fill the pool with ice cubes – before flinging them at his Spain teammate, Fermín López.
At this point, you might be wondering why they can’t just sit back and relax like other guests.
It’s the off-season, after all, and they deserve a well-earned break.
But that’s impossible. For elite athletes, ‘off’ never really means off.
They don’t rest, they… Rest Less.
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Ollie, Ferran and Fermín are the faces of Rest Less, a new Sportswear campaign from Under Armour that reimagines life in the off-season.
To understand what ‘rest’ looks like for sports stars, let’s take a peek inside the Hotel Armouré – a fictional five-star summer destination that served as the backdrop to the Rest Less campaign launch.
Rambunctious guests check in
You’d have thought hosting some of the world’s top footballers would be a boon for a luxury hotel.
But for the manager of Hotel Armouré – played in the campaign launch by the comedian Nick Mohammed – things haven’t gone quite to plan.
Hitting golf balls and throwing ice cubes may seem unrelated, but they’re both motivated by the same thing: a total inability to stay still.
Forget lounging on a deck chair – elite performers never stop moving. Even in the off-season, they’re always finding new ways to stay active.
‘The Rest Less campaign shows a side of athletes people don’t always get to see,’ says Ollie.
‘The off-season isn’t about sitting still; it’s about enjoying yourself and finding different ways to stay active.
‘That’s why I enjoyed being part of the Rest Less campaign – a chance to show a different side of me off the pitch and not take things too seriously.
‘I’m also a big golfer, so seeing that side of the creative come to life was really fun.’
Ferran adds: ‘I really enjoyed shooting Rest Less. It feels different from the usual sports campaign and shows another side of athletes beyond competition.
‘It’s exciting to see Under Armour taking Sportswear in this direction, blending performance with style and culture in a really fresh way.’
Styling your summer
Featuring performance-inspired pieces designed for life beyond the field of play, Under Armour’s latest Sportswear collection is built for people who Rest Less.
Stylish and versatile, the collection incorporates reflective branding, clean graphic detailing, and innovative tech features designed for a restless summer.
Take the Heavyweight Metal Logo T-Shirt…
With a bold colour-block design, it instantly catches the eye. It’s incredibly comfortable to wear too thanks to super-soft cotton-blend fabric and a relaxed fit that gives you plenty of room to move.
If you’re looking for something more substantial, you’ll love the Heavyweight Gradient T-Shirt.
Gradient tees are hugely popular at the moment, but this one stands out.
Crafted from premium fabric, it feels satisfyingly substantial while remaining soft and smooth against the skin.
Add in that head-turning gradient design, and you get a true summer classic.
‘Today’s athletes shape culture just as much as they shape sport’
Nowadays, we don’t just look to athletes for sporting inspiration; they influence how we live, dress and express ourselves away from the pitch too.
That’s the change that inspired Rest Less, explains Brian Connell, Under Armour Brand Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
‘Today’s athletes shape culture just as much as they shape sport, and that’s a shift we’re embracing through our Sportswear strategy.
‘Rest Less reflects our belief that performance doesn’t stop at the final whistle.
‘By celebrating how our athletes express themselves beyond competition, we’re continuing to build a Sportswear offering that sits at the intersection of performance, style, and culture.’
Made for movement
From early morning runs to all-day adventures, wearing the right footwear makes all the difference.
If you’re looking for an option that works anywhere, it’s hard to beat the UA Sola.
As always with Under Armour products, they’re packed full of high-performance features – including a lightweight upper, TPU arch support and a cushioned EVA midsole.
The UA Sola also packs a punch on the design front, with 3D-printed overlays and reflective detailing and retro-inspired touches, including a TPU heel cage.
Thanks to a tough rubber outsole, they’re ultra-durable too!
But they’re not the only trainer you’ll need in your locker this summer.
If you’re serious about running, the HB Runner 2 is designed to help take your performance to the next level.
A lightweight, breathable upper keeps you comfy mile after mile while responsive UA HOVR™ cushioning reduces impact, returns energy and helps propel you forward.
And then we come to the standout feature – a midsole inspired by the shape of Under Armour’s famous logo.
It looks amazing but serves a serious purpose too by providing stability without ever weighing you down.
So go ahead – lace up, hit the road and start chasing those personal bests.