Now this wouldn’t be a healthy living blog without a fitness focused fashion post. My fitness wardrobe is looking a little tired and dated and after looking around the shops and online I was surprised to discover how much there is out there. I can now look stylish whilst breaking a sweat in the gym, what’s not to love. Here are some of my top picks for those fashionably fit amongst us:
1. Nike Air Max+ 2013 Womens Running Shoes, Sports Shoes.com.
2. Surya 2 In 1 Yoga Vest, Sweaty Betty.
3. Ayami Full-Length Tights, Asics.
4. Sports bra, H&M.
5. Skinny Seamless Headband, Sweaty Betty.
6. Sports top, H&M.
7. Nike Pro Capri II Women’s Compression Running Tights, Sports Shoes.com.
8. Grey Polo Neck Top, TK Maxx.
9. Ain’t No Tee by Reebok, Zalando.
9. Nike Leg Print Capri Tights, JJB Sports.com
What I love is that you no longer have to go to sports shops to get your gym gear. TK Maxx is a firm favourite of mine, but I have also been impressed with the likes of high street fashion stores like H&M. Of course Sweaty Betty has always been at the top when it comes to fitness and fashion, I just love that yoga vest.
In the past I’ve tended to just stick with black or darker colours, but no more. A few weeks ago I was asked to review some fitness gear and chose the funky bright turquoise running Nike trainers above and the Nike compression tights. I’m in love with the trainers and feel a bit like a kangaroo in them as they add such a spring to my step. The compression tights are surprisingly comfortable. I was worried that I was going to have a Sandy from Grease moment and that they would be far too tight. But luckily I didn’t have to do my rendition of ‘You’re the one that I want!’
After all of this browsing I now want to go and buy new fitness wear. I’m definitely on the lookout for more funky sports bras, yoga pants, leggings and tank tops.
Do you like to look fashionable whilst you are working out? What are your favourite fitness brands?
I always choose black (or navy) bottoms as sweat patches down there is never a good look! But for tops I like bright colours- nothing has ever been better than the Thoosa vests.
What always surprises me is the amount of “fitness” brands that make cotton things- I mean who wants to run in a cotton t-shirt?
I love wearing bright tips to work out in, it definitely helps get you out there when there’s something nice to wear! Really want to get one of those headbands!
I was looking at that grey top in TKMaxx last night! It’s really nice 🙂
I have a few items from Sweaty Betty which are great but very expensive. I love those grey Capri pants (no.10). And the trainers look amazing! If I’m honest I’m more of a swimmer so I probably wouldn’t spend much on keep fit items but I will bear in mind H&M. I didn’t know they sold fitness clothes.
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For me it’s all about how comfortable the clothes are and any technical benefits, I have Sweaty Betty compression leggings and love them!
I love Nike stuff. Always good quality and quite funky. But then I also like some of the cheaper stuff from Sports Direct or even Primark if it’s not too intense. For running though it’s always good quality leggings and a running top because it is cold out there!
Love all those bits! I have vest no 6 in black/white, and headband no 5 in turquoise and pink.
Love the H&M bargains! My sort of designs, not sure if they’ll get me to move but do love them!!
I have a full sportswear kit by Jenni Falconer from Debenhams, that’s really comfy and well fitting.
Nice collection of fitness gear. Not sure about the bright nikes.
Thanks! Oh I love them, they brighten up all of my currently boring workout outfits 🙂