If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably become an activewear fashionista! I could easily spend hundreds of dollars on cool, essential gym gear every month (I don’t but I’d like to ;-)).

Gone are the days when we’d chuck on our plain black capris and any t-shirt or tank we could find. These days, activewear has become as popular as everyday wear and no wonder…the designs are trendy, sexy and wearable.

We want to look good and feel good at the same time

So true, isn’t it?

Hitting the gym, a yoga or barre class, running outdoors or going for a coastal walk with a friend, not only requires suitable attire – it also requires looking trendy (if that floats your boat).

And I’m totally down with that. If wearing the latest Lululemon leggings makes you feel good, then why not! Some experts even say that wearing certain clothing can trigger mental changes that affect our performance.

I also love how much technology has gone into creating different designs. There’s quick-dry, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial performance fabrics, as well as reflector panels, smartphone pockets and compression technology – woah!

Okay, now to the fun part. Below are some brands and designs I’m totally digging. There’s a few more I absolutely love that I wasn’t able to feature in this post due to the thumbnail size being too small…their websites are listed at the bottom of the post.

THE UPSIDE

 

NIKE

 

LULULEMON

 

 

 

 

VIE ACTIVE WEAR

 

 

 

Other brands I’m digging:

// Lorna Jane

// Bayse

// Onzie

// Stylerunner – a great website that lists a few different brands

Gym Workout

WARM-UP:

Dynamic stretching or 5mins on cross-trainer

WORKOUT:

Dumbbell walking lunges (20 steps)

Dumbbell chest press on Swissball (10-12 reps)

Medicine ball burpees (10 reps)

Repeat 2 more times then rest for 60 seconds

Seated row (10-12 reps)

Dumbbell step ups (10 each leg)

Tricep pulldown w/rope (10-12 reps)

Repeat 2 more times then rest for 60 seconds

ABS & CORE:

Medicine ball Russian twist (20 reps)

Plank 3 ways (20 seconds side plank, 20 seconds middle, 20 seconds other side). Try not to drop down to your knees when changing.

Crunches (lie on back with knees bent. Place your hands on your thighs and crunch until your fingertips reach your knees – no further. 15 reps)

Repeat 2 more times. Cool down and stretch.

Over to you…do you have any favourite brands? Does activewear make you feel good too?