The Perfect Activewear for the Gym, the Trails or the Living Room
Baking bread wasn’t the only trend we saw spike over our last year in quarantine. We also couldn’t help but notice how many people were staying home and getting active. Funny how we were baking sourdough and then hopping onto a virtual yoga class to “work it off.” Whether its virtual or real life, we had the time to sit at home and try new fitness trends and workouts to pass the time, or make use of it, while we stayed inside and away from Covid. Now, things are starting to ease into “normal mode,” and that goes for our active lives as well. Whether you’re staying in the living room, hitting a trail or returning to the gym, we think you might like these activewear items we’ve rounded up for any physical occasion.
The Bottoms
For us, we can’t wait to hit a trail or a treadmill for a run. If you’re a runner like we are, then you know it’s crucial to have a lightweight short or legging that isn’t going to slow you down. If an outdoor run is your thing, then perhaps a pair of shorts would be best as the warmer months seem to be here already. We like these soft, cotton, lightweight Sportswear Washed Shorts from Nike. These are “vintage washed” and come in four different vibrant pastel shades including our favorite, fuchsia glow/black. Even if you’re not on the path and simply running errands (pun very much intended), these have you covered.
However, when we’re on the ‘mill and mean business, we opt for a legging. There are so many to choose from, whether its color or length or material. So how do we choose? For us it’s about the pockets and a high, high waist. The Live In High Waist Pocket Leggings from Zella have all our legging needs covered: pocket for cell phone, credit cards and cash and high waist to keep us snatched while working out. Added bonus? A plethora of color options and slick fabric to keep the sweat away.
Of course we couldn't forget about sweatpants, somehow a poster child for active people yet we wear them when we’re lazy? If you’re trying to lounge after a workout or are just in-search of some cozy pants, the Stella McCartney Print Sweatpants will stop your search. A collab with Adidas, these sweats come in two tones and will be chic on and off the couch.
The Sports Bra
Not only do we need to feel supported while we workout, but we want to be stylish and prepared. Okay, we lost you at “prepared,” but what we mean by this is that when we’re out on a run, or in the middle of a virtual Zoom workout, we may need to strip a little. You know, give everyone a bit of a show. Juuust kidding, but sometimes it gets hot and sweaty and we need to ditch our t-shirt. So underneath has to be cute and functional too. The Movement Sports Bra from Alo is just what we’re looking for. This modern silhouette with a lace-up back is the perfect sports bra for working out or wearing solo and that’s something we can support.
The Sweatshirt
Being stylish in or out of the gym is important. At least to us. We gotta keep warm before our workout don’t we? But we still want to coordinate and be individually ourselves. Earlier we mentioned the Zella legging and we also want to have an honorable mention of the Zella Cali Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt. Again Zella has provided us with color options and prime coziness in the form of activewear. This sweatshirt is a comfy fleece, kangaroo pocketed, slouchy hoodie that can be worn to and from the gym to keep those muscles nice and toasty. Many said this is an oversized hoodie, so be cautious when choosing your size.
Is a hoodie not really your deal? That’s okay, we prefer a crewneck ourselves which is why the Nike Sportswear Crewneck Sweatshirt is a 10/10 for us because it also perfectly coordinates with our Nike shorts we previously mentioned. Who doesn’t love a color coordinated look to wear to the gym just to get it all damp and gross? We do! Brands like Zella and Nike have a special place in our gym bags because all of their garments match with each other, so you can never be poorly dressed for a workout. On that note, grab your gym shoes and that gym bag and happy sweating! ;)