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Fitness Faves & Essentials
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items The fitness gear I actually use and trust — sets, separates, and layers that move with me through running, HIIT, and yoga without sliding, riding up, or losing their shape. Soft enough for everyday wear, supportive enough for real workouts.
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Sports Bras
Leggings & Shorts
Tops & Layers
Complete Sets & Onesies
Gear & Accessories
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My go-to when I want bold colors and prints instead of another basic black set — their sports bras run true to size and the fabric holds up through hot yoga.
Year of Ours - Shop Sports Bras, Leggings, Sweats, Swimwear for Women
This Memphis boutique is where I find pieces I don't see everywhere else — great for mixing into my rotation when I want something that doesn't look like everyone else's activewear.
FOUR AND NINE
The joggers and half-zips from here are what I actually wear on rest days — soft enough to lounge in but they don't look sloppy if I end up running errands.
Vuori
My one-stop shop when I want to browse a bunch of brands at once instead of hopping between sites — I've discovered some of my favorite leggings here that I never would have found otherwise.
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Sports Bras
The sports bras I actually reach for, from low-impact days to my toughest workouts.
I've owned this bra for years and it still holds its shape wash after wash — the scoop back makes it a favorite for tank tops too.
The Upside Oxford Harley Scoop Bra in Merlot
This has become my go-to for higher-intensity workouts — the scoop neckline and light compression keep everything in place without feeling restrictive.
P.E. Nation Stellar Sports Bra in Black & Leopard
My go-to bra for lighter training days — the espresso shade makes it easy to mix and match with everything else in my closet.
P.E. Nation Fairmont Sports Bra in Espresso
The high neckline makes this feel a little more polished than a typical sports bra — perfect for studio days when I want to look put-together.
Vuori AllTheForm™ High Neck Bra
The square neckline is such a nice change from your standard scoop bra, and the print adds a little personality without being too loud.
Square Neck Bra Top in Melt - Navy Leopard
The open back detail makes this feel special enough to wear from pilates straight into brunch.
Studio Open Back Bra
That polo collar gives it such a cute, retro feel — I love styling this one on its own for errands, not just workouts.
Ribbed Gabriella Bra
Leggings & Shorts
Leggings and shorts that don't slide down mid-workout or go sheer when I bend over — my most-worn category by far.
These are my go-to for anything high-intensity — the compression is snug enough to stay put through burpees and sprints without ever needing a tug.
The Upside Oxford 25in Midi Pant in Merlot
These pair perfectly with the matching Stellar bra, and the leopard print keeps a basic black legging from feeling boring.
P.E. Nation Vita Full Length Legging in Black & Leopard
The lace-up front is such a fun detail — these feel more like a fashion piece than a plain legging.
Ribbed Football Legging
I always reach for these with the matching Fairmont bra — an easy grab-and-go set for medium-intensity workouts.
P.E. Nation Full Length Fairmont Legging
These have become my everyday leggings — the side pocket actually fits my phone, and they still look brand new after months of washing.
Vuori AllTheForm™ Pocket Legging
This is my throw-on-and-go legging for low-key days — buttery soft with just enough hold to still feel supportive.
Daily Legging | Vuori
This deep Bordeaux shade is such a nice break from all my black leggings, and the compression fit holds up through a full sweat session.
P.E. Nation Instinct Legging - Bordeaux
My honest workhorse legging — not flashy, just consistently comfortable whether I'm at yoga or running errands after.
Studio Everyday Legging | Vuori
These sculpt without feeling like shapewear — my pick for the days I want that extra smoothing under a shorter top.
P.E. Nation Sculpt Stretch High Legging
The flare cut makes these feel more like real pants than workout leggings — great for teaching a class and then running to lunch after.
Vuori AllTheForm™ Flare Legging
My warm-weather go-to — the built-in liner means I don't need extra layers underneath, and the pockets actually hold my keys.
Daily Piped Short 5" | Vuori
The name says it all — these feel like nothing, which is exactly what I want on a hot run or a spin class.
Vuori AllTheFeels Short
Tops & Layers
Lightweight layers I throw on before, during, or after a workout — soft enough that they don't feel like “gym clothes” at all.
This is my go-to layering tee — soft, a little fitted, and works just as well for travel or errands as it does in the studio.
Pose Fitted Tee | Vuori
UMMMM I'LL take 100 of these Please!! A closet staple — fitted but not tight, perfect as an easy active layer.
Studio Long Sleeve | Vuori
A simple racerback tank that I reach for constantly — breathable enough for a sweaty workout, cute enough to wear after.
Elevation Racerback Tank | Vuori
Complete Sets & Onesies
For the days I want one-and-done dressing — zip in, head out, no matching required.
This one-piece is such an easy grab when I don't want to think about matching a set — the open back keeps it from feeling too basic.
Vuori Stretch Open Back Onesie
Get workout-, hot-girl-walk-, or tailgate-ready in a one-piece that really does it all.
P.E. Nation Football Onesie
Gear & Accessories
The non-clothing gear that actually earns a spot in my workout bag or living room — nothing fancy, just stuff I reach for every week.
This is the mat that actually lives in my gym bag — it rolls up small enough to toss in with everything else and still has real grip once I'm a few minutes into a sweaty flow.
Jade Voyager Mat - Lightweight and Portable
These live in my gym bag for warm-ups and in my carry-on for hotel workouts — the different resistance levels mean I can actually use them for both glute activation and travel HIIT circuits.
Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Bands + Guide
One stack replaced my whole idea of needing a home gym — I keep it by the couch and it's the reason I actually get strength training in on days I don't make it out.
PowerBlock Elite EXP Adjustable Dumbbells Pairs
Converts from duffel to backpack depending on if I'm walking to the gym or driving, and the separate wet pocket means my sweaty clothes don't ruin everything else in there.
BÉIS 'The Sport Duffle Backpack' in Black - Beis
The straw and the flip spout mean I actually drink enough water on run days instead of forgetting a normal bottle in the car — it's the one I refill without thinking about it.
FreeSip® Water Bottle
Cheap enough that I don't feel bad about it living in my gym bag getting tossed around, and it's fast enough that a few minutes actually gets my heart rate up before a HIIT set.
WOD Nation Adjustable Speed Jump Rope