If you're in need of extra motivation to get yourself to the gym, walk this way to spruce up your sportswear and satisfy your inner fitness freak.
With athleisure now established as a stand alone fashion niche, style, functionality and comfort can be combined in a breeze. From High Street to big name brands, new designs tantalise every season to help us feel good en route to looking great(er)!
Choose carefully and you won't need to update your workout wardrobe every season. Think about what you really need for the activities you love... naturally this will vary hugely from yoga to skiing and everything in between. To narrow things down a bit, I've focused on the best gear out there for those of us pounding the streets or pumping iron during the busiest season for gyms all over the country.
With moisture-wicking fabric, cleverly-placed mesh panels and thoughtful cut-outs, much of today's athletic clothing is truly meant for athletic pursuits. All that's left to do is figure out what works for you.
If you're running in the Winter months, do you need a long sleeved top or heavier weight leggings? Would a cosy, loose fit top be useful en route to and from classes? Do you need to layer up until you warm up at the gym?
Check out my workout wear edit and see if anything ticks your boxes. Just compiling it has been enough to make me want to get out there!
Bear in mind that good quality gear will last longer and work harder for you. And since so many of these items can double as everyday attire, they could even serve two purposes for the price of one.
H&M high waist sports tights £19.99
H&M thermal Winter running tights £29.99
H&M vest top £12.99
Lululemon New Ambition Bra £38
Lululemon Ombre Energy Bra £38
Lululemon Warmth Restore Sherpa Pullover £138
Lululemon Wunder Under Hi Rise Ombre Tights £78
M&S Go Train Gym Leggings £29.50.
M&S lime vest £15
M&S Wind Resist jacket £45
Next Emma Willis shorts £24
Sweaty Betty Escape Luxe Hoody £120.
Sweaty Betty Home Straight Running vest £55
Sweaty Betty Merino running top £85
Sweaty Betty Speedy Running Jacket £155
Sweaty Betty Zero Gravity High Waisted Running Leggings £95