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What I Wear to Workout That's Not Skin Tight
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items I've been a regular gym-goer for most of my life, and yes, few things beat a great pair of leggings for just about any workout. But… as I've aged, I'm realizing that spandex isn't always my friend and some days, I just don't feel like wearing the “le...
Virus International makes performance lifting apparel and gear. Yes, they do make a ton of leggings, etc. But they also make some jogger styles that I can vouch for as excellent workout wear. Everything I own from this brand is top of the line and it...
VIRUS® Performance Apparel
These joggers get a lot of hype, and honestly, in this case it's for good reason. The fabric is incredibly soft and durable (more so than the dupes that I've tried), and they are just so easy to wear. There are some downsides, particularly the pocket...
Vuori Performance Jogger
Are you a child of the 80s/90s? Do you love retro? Check out the fun “dump covers” at Raskol Apparel. These are so unique and comfortable to wear. They've become some of my favorite bottoms for lifting. The fabric on the newest versions is really bre...
Raskol Apparel
Kill Crew makes gear for mixed martial arts, but darned if it isn't also perfect for general gym time. I particularly love the muay thai shorts. They are flattering without being tight and there are so many fun patterns to choose from.
Kill Crew
Speaking of shorts that are fun and flattering, check out the uber trendy brand Relax Lacrosse. You might've seen them mentioned for their colorful and retro track pant styles, but they also make equally fun and funky shorts… which happen to be excel...
Relax Lacrosse Brand
It's no secret that Athleta makes some great workout apparel, but perhaps my absolute favorite is the High Rise Venice Jogger. It's effortlessly comfortable and incredibly versatile. I have a pair that I wear when I'm traveling (great airplane/airpor...
Venice High Rise Jogger | Athleta
These pants from Talentless are a surprise workout winner. The key is the terry fabric is comfortable and soft, but very lightweight and breathable. These are not heavy sweatpants that weigh you down. If you currently workout in straight leg or flare...
Talentless Women's French Terry Lounge Pant
Quince is everywhere these days for good reason, good quality pieces at a reasonable cost. They have a workout line with “flowknit” fabric (similar to Vuori, just not quite as durable in my opinion). I can speak to the funtionality – better pockets t...
Quince Flowknit
Los Angeles Apparel makes classic basics in – you guessed it – Los Angeles, California. They make a ton of great stuff, many awesome workout options (I'm considering a mesh top…), but perhaps the best option is their tri-blend tee shirt. Nothing beat...
Los Angeles Apparel
If you're feeling a little spendy, it's hard to beat the options at Mate the Label. This isn't your throw away fast fashion brand, so the pieces you invest in today will be functional and stylish years into the future. I'm a huge fan of their hemp bl...
MATE the Label
Lately it seems like mesh is coming back into style and surprisingly, I'm totally here for it. Jungmaven makes some of my absolute favorite pieces of clothing and I'm currently mildly obsessed with their mesh offerings. Pair it with a cute sports bra...
Jungmaven
Can you even call it a workout apparel list without including lululemon? We all know their Align leggings are legendary, but not everyone knows that they make a similar pair in a jogger/relaxed fit with that same amazing fabric. You're welcome.
lululemon
Yep. There are days (low intensity, cooler days mind you) where I just pull on a pair of no nonsense, inexpensive sweats for working out. After all, that's exactly what this type of clothing was originally designed to do. I really like inexpensive fo...
Russell Athletic Men's Dri Power Fleece Sweatpants