Fashion forward fitness
Suit up
Besides their new line of health and wellness gear called Jogi, which includes yoga mats, balancing boards and exercise balls, head to Joe Fresh for the latest active wear in technical materials. This yoga top is loose fitting and has a drawstring cord to keep it from riding up. It comes in neutrals like black and silver, as well as pops of pink and coral.
Joe Fresh Yoga Layering Tank, $19. Available at Superstores nationwide.
Fitness tip: Warm up before attempting new positions. Aim to do yoga in the warmest room in your house to help you reach more advanced postures.
Skirt the issue
For the serious runner (or serious fashionista) this running skort will take your workout gear to the next level. It gives you the comfort of a pair of shorts with the cuteness of a skirt, and all in a sweat-wicking material.
Nike Ladies Woven Skirt, $70. Available at www.sportinglife.ca.
Fitness tip: Join a local running club and sign up for an upcoming race. Not only is setting a race date a great motivator but the club will help you stick to your plan.
Designer drill
Famed vegetarian designer Stella McCartney’s line for Adidas is the perfect mix of fashion and function. With a cozy brushed interior, this sweater has a full zip hood, and is made with organic and regular cotton. Throw it on post yoga class or get decked out for your next dance class.
Women’s Cover Up Yoga Organic Hoodie, $140. Available at www.shopadidas.ca
Fitness tip: Snack on fruit post-workout. These simple sugars will elevate your blood sugar and are full of essential vitamins.
In the band
This new line of workout gear has athletic bands interwoven into the fabric. It creates resistance to better align your body and strengthen muscles, including working on your posture. If you’re not comfortable in a tight ensemble, layer a shirt over top.
Reebok Taped Short-Sleeve Top, $60. Available at Sport Chek locations across Canada.
Fitness tip: Start circuit training to jump-start your body. Switch to higher reps or higher weights and work in abdominal work between arm and leg work
Short and sweet
Calling all hot yoga fanatics — we’ve got the perfect bottoms for you. Made with sweat-wicking luxtreme fabric, flat seams for less chafing and a soft elastic waistband, these shorts will get you through your next downward dog series in comfort and style.
Lululemon Hot Class Short, $48. Available at lululemon.com
Fitness tip: Drink water before, during and after a hot yoga class and eat lean protein at least two hours prior.
Get a lift
The company behind the famous miracle bra sure knows their way around support. This weightless bra, created with supplex performance fabric has an adjustable back closure with no-show coverage. It’s perfect for the hardcore athlete who needs maximum support. Plus it goes up to an XL for sizes 16 to 18.
Victoria’s Secret Performance Cardio IPEX Bra, $44. Available at victoriassecret.com.
Fitness tip: Focus on your breathing in combination with stretching to maximize your workout. It will help pump oxygen to the areas of focus and simultaneously act as a mindfulness exercise.
A perfect fit
Whether it’s winter or summer, a legging with a good fit is essential for a productive workout. These have a fold-up option depending on your activity or to maximize your coverage on a cool day. This weather resistant fabric will help you maintain your body temperature and is fast-drying so you won’t get cold as you heat up.
Brooks Infiniti Tight $80. Available at brooksrunning.ca.
Fitness tip: For cool weather running, dress as if it’s 20 degrees warmer than it feels so you don’t overheat. You should be cool at the start of your run. Make sure you have extra insulation on your hands and feet, which will become colder faster than the rest of your body.
Get a move on
Nab this techno-savvy warm-up hoodie for a brisk run or for casual weekend wear. The zip up design allows you to adjust your own personal temperature and the neon adds a pop of style to the design.
Old Navy Running Hoodie, $22.50. Available at oldnavy.ca.
Fitness tip: If you normally run with an iPod switch up your routine and try every other run without music. You’ll learn to listen to your own body’s rhythm.
Fab fabric
This new workout gear is made with performance fabrics, including flat seams, sweat-wicking materials, and fade resistant fabrics so you can throw them in the wash. This lace racerback tank gets you noticed at the gym but is also made for high performance.
GapBody Fit Active Lace Top, $40. Available at gapcanada.ca
Fitness tip: Start slow. You increase your chance of injury if you don’t give your muscles ample recovery time before your next workout.
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