Health & Beauty 9 years ago

Workout gear for the New Year

From Sweaty Betty luxe backpacks to trainers from Adidas by Stella McCartney, these new activewear pieces will have you running to the gym...

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by Guest Writer

The New Year is the perfect time to get fit, and we’ve got the best new workout gear to motivate you.

Lets face it, sometimes it is difficult to muster up the energy to go to the gym, but with these new activewear pieces, from luxe Vaara leggings to Adidas by Stella McCartney trainers, you’ll want to show them off.

1. Vaara

Made from soft-touch fabric, these performance sports leggings and matching bra from luxe activewear brand Vaara are both stylish and practical. The leggings feature a mesh panel at the knee along with the signature Vaara V waistband. Wear these leggings with the Ria performance bra, that’ll give both maximum support and comfort. It’s also available in the more classic colour combination of grey and black, leggings £80, bra £70.

2. Adidas by Stella McCartney

Styled with climacool® ventilation, these mesh sneakers from Adidas by Stella McCartney are perfect for the fashion-conscious gym goer, £119.

3. LNDR

Made from sculpting stretch-knit, the Squad sports bra from LNDR is spun with innovative technology yarns, which are naturally antibacterial to keep it fresher for longer, £50 (Gigi Hadid is a fan too).

4. Bodyism

Bodyism is the go-to destination for all things fitness. Their Octavia leggings are crafted from Emana, which is designed to minimise the appearance of cellulite. The bio-active crystals within the fibres also absorb body heat and promote collagen synthesis for smoother skin, £155.

5. Varley

Bold in appearance yet functional, the leopard printed ‘Pine Nightstalker’ shorts from Varley have been crafted with a honeycomb fabric construction that prevents pilling and wicks sweat, making sure you stay dry throughout exercise, £55.

6. Nike

Nike has given the shell jacket a sporty update- their panelled ‘Aeroloft’ style has an insulating layer of down that makes it perfect to use in the colder seasons, and has also been perforated to allow good ventilation, £180.

7. Urbeats by Dr. Dre

Music is an essential accompaniment for any workout, and the Urbeats headphones ensure that you receive the highest quality of sound whilst you’re keeping fit – not only do they boast ultra flexible tangle-free cables, they also have solid metal casing that eliminates vibrations and unwelcome noise, £39.98.

8. Pritch London

This luxurious suede and jersey tracksuit set by Pritch London provides maximum comfort and style. Ideal for post-gym cosiness, £560.

9. Sweaty Betty

This versatile bag from Sweaty Betty was designed to take you from workout to work. It’s adjustable straps ensures comfort whether you’re headed to the gym or on your commute, and it even has convenient internal pockets which separate wet kit from your other valuables if you’ve been swimming firs thing. Handy eh? £75.

10. NO KA’OI

Made from breathable grey mesh and then finished with blue jersey trims, the ‘Mea’ tank by NO KA’OI is a great way to subtly introduce colour into your workout wardrobe, £130.