How to motivate for your workout with high quality exercise wear

This post will answer the question, how to motivate for your workout, by sharing great exercise wear that will get you excited to move.

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I just finished watching LuLa Rich on Amazon Prime. 

Have you seen it? Holy smokes what a train wreck that whole thing is…was….not sure of its current status.

These people were crazy for leggings.

I do understand being a fanatic when it comes to leggings. When you find a good pair you want to wear them to the grocery store, school pick-up, dinners out, the club (country or dance), your cousin’s wedding, and tell everyone you know why you think they are so fabulous.

Yes, leggings can be that good.

An easy way to motivate for your workout

Leggings, yoga pants, exercise clothes, athleisure wear—whatever you want to call them have probably become a staple in your closet. Especially due to the pandemic and the large amount of time we log at home these days.

Aside from the sheer comfort factor, they are one of the best ways to motivate yourself to do: a home workout, go for a run, walk, hit the studio, or gym. You are more likely to do the workout when dressed for it. There is actual research to back this up. It’s like anything, if you feel better in your clothes, you’re more confident and ready to try new things. This includes working out. 

I’m a bit of an exercise clothing aficionado. Nothing beats good workout clothes. So I thought I’d share some brands that I’ve tried lately and am liking. They hold you (firmly) in place, feel good on, and can be worn as the base for all Zoom meetings.  

But, are these worth the cost?

There are tons of inexpensive exercise clothing options on Amazon and Target, but with yoga pants, you get what you pay for. These lower priced options will give you the look, but they will not lift you in the same way, stay in place while working out and will grow thin, pilled, or give out at the seams much sooner than the higher-priced options. 

Believe me, I’ve tried them all. So decide what you’re looking for in leggings before you start shopping. If it’s just a look, then you can go with the less expensive versions. If you want performance pants (just made that up) or something that will actually motivate you to do the workout, then take a look at some ideas below. 

Leggings, leggings, and more leggings

slate blue workout pants and bra to motivate you for a workout
yoga pants with stars, moon and planets to help motivate you to wrokout
These leopard print leggings come in a bunch of different patterns. This is a new brand for me. These are really well made, soft, and come in two lengths 25″ and 27″. The slate blue Always High pant is a solid version of the same brand, Varley. This is a luxury brand focused on providing understated clothing that takes you from the gym to the board room, or these days your living room while you’re on a Zoom call. The moon and stars leggings are from my long-time favorite brand, Beyond Yoga. These are always soft, flattering, and breathable. These are the pair that I go for even on days when I know I’m not going to exercise.
striped exercise pants to motivate you to workout
dark green leggings with white polka dots
black yoga pants and bra. The best basic motivation for a workout.
Splits 59. If you don’t have a pair of these go get them now. I promise you will not be disappointed. I bought some during the lockdown and wore them so frequently, that I had to buy a second pair. Stripes down the side in multiple colors are so fun but still give you the mostly black coverage that many like. The dark green with the subtle white polka dots and detailing at the waist are adorable as well. This brand has bold patterns and details, but if that’s not your thing, they also have great solid options like this green pair (not pictured). I love everything this brand does. If you like bold, you’re going to like Splits 59. The solid black leggings and bra option is from Mate the Label. Mate the Label products are made in LA using less water, organic cotton, and ethical production systems. The activewear is 92% cotton and 8 % spandex. So if you ever feel like your leggings are plastic-like, these are the pants for you. Super soft, stretchy, and breathable. All for well under the cost of most high-end yoga pants.

I need a top that works with my bold leggings

If you stick with basics up top like me, this Varley solid black capped sleeve with an open back adds a bit of spice to your outfit. A stripe option is fun if you wear solid pants, and this blue Prana tank is really soft. I used to wear this brand back in the day, but I stopped for several years. My husband bought a few things for me recently, and I fell in love again. It is also a great price point.

What to wear to and from the studio or gym

There is nothing better than a post-workout cozy sweater or sweatshirt to take you from the gym to the rest of your day. These elevated beauties will do so in style. This dusty pink zip-up sweater is so pretty, soft, and warm. The grey pullover mock neck has a zipper on each side for added interest and functionality. This one is dry clean only, which may be a deterrent for wearing post-workout. If so, check out this black sweatshirt. You can style it two ways, zipped up for a big funnel collar or unzipped for a wide lapel. Equally cute looks and great for running errands after your workout. And you can throw this one in the wash.

I do need to clarify that as much as great leggings will motivate you for you workout, a great outfit will do the same thing. Wear these as they are meant to be worn, for exercise or lounging. Make an attempt to get dressed most days and I promise you, the motivation, productivity, and confidence will follow.

Please share this with a friend who needs some style love.

Kim

XO

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I show women over 50 how to get noticed, stay relevant, and be connected through their wardrobe. Getting dressed is something you have to do each day, why not make it fun.

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