Workout gear you’ll want to wear all the time

Here are 50 stylish ways to inspire your next sweat session. Bring on the burpees.

By Ingrie Williams

August 25, 2016

Workout gear you’ll want to wear all the time

50 fashionable ways to update your fitness wardrobe

The right sports bra lays the foundation for a comfortable workout. Quick dry, wick-away fabrics are essential to keep you cool under pressure, and from there it’s all about individual needs. Prefer an enhanced shape? Try molded cups. Need firm support? Look for wider, padded straps. Regardless of cup size designs that boast colour blocking, contoured seams, mesh panels and lace up details will make you feel in top form before you even break a sweat.

Active couture gem bra, $58, Titika Active Couture.

Run stuff your bra III, $64, Lululemon.

Tops

Twist, bend, jump, reach, repeat. Fact: your workout top should go as hard as you do. Zero in on styles that move moisture away from your body while offering 4-way stretch and anti-odour benefits, and enlist bold graphic patterns, high neck silhouettes and cropped cuts to look stylish from every angle. Then, bring on the burpees!

Printed amber tank, $102, Karma Athletics.

Daybreak long sleeve top, $65, Saucony.

Strappy racerback mesh tank, $40, Victoria's Secret.

Adventure racerback tank, $41, Lineage.

Go-dry seamless performance short sleeve top, $19, Old Navy.

All eyes on me cardio crop top, $29, Puma.

Nita B-C cup tank, $84, Lole.

Stella McCartney studio stripe long-sleeve top, $120, The Bay.

Breath barre wrap top, $45, Gap.

Mesh inset EXP core relaxed tank, $35, Express.

Show your hips and thighs some pre-workout love by wrapping them in a pair of chic leggings or shorts. Please give daring prints a chance as they can have serious transformative powers. If you’re committed to solids only, no problem. Try peek-a-boo accents, like lace and mesh insets, or figure-flattering side panels – they knock the blah out of basic shades. Either way, look for chafe-free flat seam construction to make sure the only burn you feel is internal.

Bottoms

Moon queen leggings, $65, Titika.

adidas by Stella McCartney run 2-in-1 shorts, $60, Adidas.

Nola reversible legging, $68, Addition Elle.

Alo Yoga vitality lace leggings, $164, The Bay.

Go-dry high-rise printed compression crops, $33, Old Navy.

Under Amour city hopper harem pants, $96, The Bay.

Baddah ac leggings, $79, Bench.

Burst leggings, $110, Lole.

Hyba floral cropped legging, $50, Reitmans.

Catalyst tight, $105, Oakley.

Whether you’re hitting a trail or just completing your look, these jackets and vests know the drill. They’re all lightweight, breathable and offer a little extra something in the design department. Think pretty prints, curve-friendly style and genius multi-wear options.

Aurora minerals jacket, $108, Titika Active.

Beyond Yoga peplum back jacket, $212, Shopbop.

Vannak 2-in-1 jacket, $275, Lole.

K-Way Le Vrai Claudette 3.0 waterproof raincoat, $80, Nordstrom.

Nike international jacket, $170, The Bay.

Zella enamor jacket, $119, Nordstrom.

Express EXP core zip-up jacket, $80, Express.

Shadow jacket, $120, New Balance.

Stride jacket, $115, MEC.

Print running jacket, $39, Joe Fresh.

Has there ever been a more exciting time to shop for sneakers?! The best part about the newest patterns, colours and silhouettes is they look amazing whether you’re wearing them on legs day, cheat day or any day in between. And don’t forget accessories to supplement an athleisure outfit. Get in the game with a non-frumpy gym bag, luxe-looking water bottle or the healthy-living signature piece: a cool fitness tracker.