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12 Activewear Staples I Can’t Live Without
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Alana Higa
My favorite activewear pieces for all types of workouts. I’ve worn these pieces 100+ times and love them dearly. Go from lounging to the gym and more with these favorite picks of mine.
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Essential Sports Bras
 
Durable Leggings and Shorts
 
High-Performance Socks
 
Cute and Functional Accessories
 
Health and Beauty

Essential Sports Bras

Essential sports bras for yoga to HIIT. I have tested hundreds of bras and these are my favorite sports bras that accommodate a large chest.
 
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The best sports bra as someone with a larger chest that enjoys high-impact workouts. Easy to wash and clean and adds a cute strap detail on days when you want a little accent with a tank or off-the-shoulder top. I love how the straps stay in place.
Train Free Sports Bra A-C | Athleta
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The best sports bra as someone with a larger chest that enjoys high-impact workouts. Easy to wash and clean and adds a cute strap detail on days when you want a little accent with a tank or off-the-shoulder top. Try the D-DD size if you prefer more c...
Train Free Sports Bra D-DD | Athleta
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A sports bra that is great for a cute athletic number or a pilates class. The v-neck is extremely flattering and the neutral and limited-edition color options make this style a must-have in any girl’s closet. You can also utilize this bra differently...
Wild Thing Bra - Black
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Durable Leggings and Shorts

Leggings and shorts for your daily workout routine.
 
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A closet staple that I swear by. The inner elastic allows the waist to cinch and stay in place for even the most intense workouts. I love that these are squat-proof and have an endless array of colors and patterns to choose from. I’m 5’5” and prefer ...
Power 7/8 Workout Leggings
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One of the best leggings for a low-impact workout. Buttery on the skin and not overly tight on the body. Perfect for yoga, lounging, and a quick hot girl walk around the neighborhood.
Transcend High Rise 7/8 Legging | Athleta
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An essential everyday athletic short. Perfect for yoga, volleyball, and even a pair of shorts to wear underneath a dress for more coverage and to prevent chafing. I prefer the 4” length but the longer length is also great for those looking for more c...
lululemon Align™ High-Rise Short 4" | Women's Shorts | lululemon
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High-Performance Socks

Durable socks with all-day comfort any athlete will love.
 
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My go-to activewear socks. I can walk around and play sports all day without them smelling or needing to be changed in-between. Their lifetime warranty and customer service are also top-notch. I own 20+ pairs of these and can’t live without them. The...
Women's Run Quarter Cushioned Ultra-Lightweight Running Socks
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A great sock for pilates. I love the cute logo and the color palette. Definitely a must-have! These socks have a great grip and hold up well after multiple washes and wears. I also wear these around the house when I don’t feel like wearing house slip...
Pilates Crew Gripper Sock 2 Pack
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The cutest embroidered grip socks perfect for a pilates class or a home workout. I also love just wearing this with a cute athleisure set. These socks are breathable without getting wet from an exercise class.
The Wild Flower Grip Sock
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Cute and Functional Accessories

Accessories that’ll give your workout look a cute aesthetic.
 
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A little keychain for storing valuables when you don’t want to bring a bag to a workout. I love the size and the color! I usually put my mini beauty products and keys in this when I’m trying pack light.
Everywhere Backpack Nano | Men's Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
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The perfect everyday scrunchie that can also handle a tough workout. The material is durable and can also survive a wash cycle as needed.
Uplifting Scrunchies *3 Pack | Women's Hair Accessories | lululemon
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Health and Beauty

Some of my honorable mentions that didn’t make it in the top 10. Still amazing products!
 
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Stay refreshed with this pikake jasmine body mist. Smells amazing and feels light on the body before and after a workout. This one reminds me of my grandparents’ backyard in Hawaii.
Pikake Jasmine Body Mist
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