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Get Active: My Go-To Fitness & Wellness Faves 2026🤸
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Fregelyn Alisasis
Staying active doesn’t have to feel like a chore — it can be fun, energizing and stylish! This guide has all my fitness favourites: from the best online workouts to comfy gear, everyday shoes and even self-care essentials to help with recovery. Wheth...
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Equipment that we've tried or owned.
 
Great stuff that makes working out fun
 
Gym pants that I'm constantly wearing.
 
Shoes
 
Athletic Wear
 
Gym Necessities

Equipment that we've tried or owned.

These are things we own or tried.
 
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These weights are practical and we like that they are easy to store. Not big and in the way all the time.
Adjustable Dumbbell Set 25LB Pairs Dumbbell 5 in 1 Free Dumbbell Weight ...
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I like practical things and this is great. It folds away.
EXP 7i Folding Treadmill Review | NordicTrack Blog
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This is a great deal if you are looking for an over all workout.
SOLE E95 Elliptical
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This is my partner's Fav he uses this all the time.
SOLE SRVO All-in-One Complete Trainer
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My treadmill does not collect dust. I use it to death!!! I love to walk inside my own house SAFE LOL!
SOLE F63 Treadmill
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This is great I like watching the news for an hour while I peddle. LOVE it.
SOLE LCR Exercise Bike
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These weights give you an easy way to make your workout or daily life a little more challenging. I love using mine on the stairmaster for a little more burn!
Bala Bangles
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This mat is affordable and perfect for someone who is just entering their gym era. I love doing mat pilates with this!
Yoga Mats
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Great compact machine that tones legs, arms, lower stomach. I try to use my as much as possible. It really is a workout.
KitGody Mini Steppers Exercise Stair Stepper
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I had the very fist one that came out years ago and I loved it. I used it everyday. So many different ways to workout your body.
Total Gym XLS
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Had one similar to this before kids and used it quit often. Perfect for sit-ups or crunches
Wonder Core Smart Ab Machine, Sit Up Exercise
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Its great because its thick and wont hurt your back when laying on it. If your kids are in gym its perfect for that also. My kids play on mine all the time.
CAP Barbell Mats & Accessories
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Perfect to put in the garage for your bikes to hang. It swivels so you can lay your bike flat on the wall without it hitting a car.
HAVEDAWN Swivel Bike Rack Garage Wall Mount
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Loved this machine when I use to go to the gym. works out your arms and stomach.
Sunny Health & Fitness : Rowing Machines
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Niceday Stepper Mini Stair I use mine all the time.
Niceday Mini Stair Stepper with Bands
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Mostop music boxing machine you can workout while having fun
Mostop Wall Mounted Smart Boxing Machine
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Great stuff that makes working out fun

We're a practical couple and everything you see here we love.
 
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These resistance bands are great. Pretty colors too. Both my Partner Mik and I use them.
Blogilates Ultimate Toning Tube Kit: TPE Resistance Bands for Legs, Arms, Glutes
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I take this mat everywhere even to the beach. It doesn't rip, the blocks help with stretching and I really need to stretch often. Great value for the money!
BalanceFrom Fitness 71"x24" Anti Tear Yoga Mat w/Strap, Knee Pad & Blocks
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This is sleek looking and easy to use. I lost my first one and my partner bought this for me and I love it.
Fitbit - Charge 6 Advanced Fitness & Health Tracker - Obsidian - (2023)
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I like sports bras with more coverage. These ones are super comfy.
NWOT Girlfriend Collective Paloma Sports Bra Bright Pink Women's Size ...
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These are stretchy and sit really nice on Mik. They're obviously comfy as he has several pairs.
Chubbies Stretch 5.5" Swim Trunks - Men's
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We love these because they are convertible. The bottom half and they convert to shorts. nice for hiking if you get too hot.
REI Co-op Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's
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We love practical things. This is an adjustable weights system and kettle bell. We really love this.
HolaHatha 3-in-1 Multifunctional Adjustable Dumbbell Set with Safety- ...
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love my board for days when i just don’t want to go to the gym! can do a great ab/lower body workout!!
Pilates Reformer Equipment | Foldable, Dual Resistance Systems for Home Use
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Great pregnancy ball along with exercising. You can do yoga to therapy.
Trideer Extra Thick Yoga Ball Exercise Ball
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Gym pants that I'm constantly wearing.

 
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I wear these everywhere. So comfy and inexpensive.
Wild Fable Butterbliss Leggings | High-Waisted Flare & Slim Fit
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These are THE BEST so soft but they give support. I have all the colors. love them!
All In Motion Bootcut Leggings | Moisture-Wicking & UPF 50+
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High rise…these are AWESOME!
Women's Everyday Soft Ultra High-Rise Flare Leggings - All In Motionâ„¢ Black M
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This cut is unique and makes my tummy flat and my partner loves them.
OFFLINE By Aerie Real Me Crossover 5" Bike Short
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You will feel so cute in this set. These are amazing. There are soft but supportive and I really love the colors.
Seamless Yoga Workout Set for Stretchy 2 Piece Outfits Raceback Crop T
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Shoes

As someone who loves to run but has flat feet, these sneakers give me all the comfort!
 
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Run don't walk to get these! I've purchased multiple pairs of these shoes and they have worked wonders for me. Highly recommend!
Arahi 7
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i love my nike sneakers, good support for runs and workouts!
Tennis Shoes for Men
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New workout/training shoes I'm eyeing!
The Cloudnova collection: Performance & design - On Running
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Athletic Wear

 
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I have at least 10 pairs of these leggings! The price is more approachable than the Align leggings at Lululemon and I would say the quality is about the same. These are buttery-soft and extremely comfortable.
Workout Leggings for Women & Workout Pants | OFFLINE by Aerie
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These are the OG leggings. They are on the pricey side but once you get a pair you'll understand. They aren't see-through and they'll last you forever!
Women's Align Leggings
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I have these tank tops in every color. Try to get them on sale so you can get a bunch for less than $15!
Women T-shirts Tank Tops - Old Navy
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You can't go wrong with anything from this brand. Their products are quality and affordable. They'll have you looking your best at the gym! You can also find them on Amazon.
OQQ: Women's Activewear, Gymwear and Athleisure
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If you want your tata's to be locked in, this is the bra for you! As someone with a larger chest, this is a great bra to run in. Sometimes I do double up on bras from this brand for additional support!
Sports Bras for Women
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Don't sleep on Victoria's Secret or PINK! Their sports bras are unmatched
Sports Bras, Workout Bras, & Sports Bralettes | PINK
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getting a good sports bra is KEY to a good workout! target is a good relatively cheap place to get nice workout clothes from!
Sports Bras | The Right Support for Every Workout
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I love matching sets, they make me feel so much more put together
Women's Gym Sets - Matching Gym Sets at Gymshark
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I love my puma socks, so comfy!!!
Women's Athletic Socks
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cutie comfy shorts!!
Workout and Athletic Shorts & Skirts for Women
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These tops are light support but perfect for low cardio, lifting days or low impact workouts.
Women's Flex V-Neck Cropped Sports Bra - All In Motion
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Some of my favorite running shorts
Hotty Hot High-Rise Lined Short 4" | Women's Shorts
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Love these shorts to workout in.
Wunder Train High-Rise Short 6" | Women's Shorts
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I love working out in these - and they're on SALE!
Wunder Train High-Rise Tight 25" | Women's Leggings/Tights
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Great workout leggings for all workouts
Wunder Train High-Rise Tight 25" | Women's Leggings/Tights
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Great workout short for all high impact workouts!!
Studio Pocket Short | Light Azure - Vuori Development
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Great for yoga, pilates, low impact workouts. I feel like the run a little small so size up if you're in between sizes
Daily Legging | Women's Black Legging
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buttery soft but high compression - LOVE these leggings
Evolve Legging | Smooth Black 7/8 Leggings
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These are my top leggings for high cardio/HIIT workouts!!
Anywhere Motion365+ High-Waisted Utility Legging
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Gym Necessities

Think water bottles, fans and towels. I've thought of all the things to make your workout more enjoyable.
 
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These headbands are Black girl friendly! I recommend placing this band around your edges during your workout and don't remove it until your hair is dry of any sweat. If you purchase anything from this list, let this be it!!
Headbands
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I got a Stanley and now I get the hype. I love using this water bottle on the treadmill or while I'm doing mat exercises. It keeps my water cold and the straw allows for easy access.
Insulated, Stainless Steel Tumblers
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This water bottle is pretty lightweight and keeps your water FROSTY! (I love decorating mine with stickers.)
FreeFlow AUTOSEAL® 40 oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle
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This little fan has changed my workouts. It's rechargeable and holds a charge for a long time. I love using this on the stairmaster and treadmill when I start to get warm. It produces a lot of air even with it's tiny size. It's made my workouts a bre...
Best Personal Fans
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They could never make me hate my airpods. I love wearing mine during my workouts, they are so small and also hold a charge!
AirPods
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I love bringing a fresh towel in my gym bag!
Microfiber Face Wash Cloths | Reusable & Absorbent Options
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great noise cancelling! stay on my head well too!!
Wireless Headphones: Wireless Earbuds
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favorite water bottle EVER - have had both of mine for years and have no issues :) held up very well
Owala products at Target
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I always bring a travel sized perfume with me, don’t want to smell after my workout!
Women's Fragrance - Fragrance - 927 Products
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I like to keep my hair up, but i’ve noticed without strong claw clips it falls out quickly!
Claw Clips: Stylish Hair Accessories in Sizes & Styles
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Good to have!!!
Resistance Bands
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These are great *and affordable* workout headphones if you're looking for noise canceling ear buds
Beats Studio Buds True Wireless Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Earbuds
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Sweat band for your waist when your working out at home or the gym.
HOPLYNN Neoprene Sweat Waist Trainer Corset Trimmer ...
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