Gone are the days when a plain pair of black leggings and your boyfriend’s T-shirt would do for the gym; working out has become a lifestyle movement in London. With so many top-class studios opening around the capital, having the right kit so you look the best you can is essential. We bring you the most figure-flattering designs, breathable sweat-wicking fabrics and stretchable styles to keep you supported yet able to move easily whatever your workout throws at you.
When it comes to high-performance activewear, we’ve shopped the most fashion-forward arrivals in London to bring you our round-up of what to wear to sweat in style. Whether you are a regular at Barry’s Bootcamp or Ten Health & Fitness or are hooked on Define’s new barre glide class, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to what to wear to complement your gym class of choice
P E Nation Spike tank top, £79.95 at Harrods
Wear this to Barry’s Bootcamp or add it to your weekend wardrobe, tucked into a pair of Mom jeans. P E Nation offers dynamic activewear at its best.
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Varley Feliz mesh-panelled printed stretch sports bra, £50 at Net-a-Porter
Varley activewear is inspired by the Californian way of life, and this is noticeable throughout the range, particularly with the brand’s pastel-toned colour palette, its performance fabrics and its laid-back design. This Feliz sports bra is perfect for low-impact workouts such as Define’s barre sessions. We adore the feminine speckled-print design, too.
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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35 trainers, £104.95 at Harrods
These are by far the best-looking trainers we’ve seen this year. Finding a stylish pair of black trainers can be challenging, and the shots of gold glam up these Nike Air Zoom Pegasus trainers to perfection.
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Lucas Hugh Flexon knit leggings, £110
A fresh pair of Lucas Hugh leggings gets us very excited about a new year of workouts. These vivid print Flexon knit leggings are inspired by Kinesiology sports taping, highlighting and defining you in all the right places. Plus the leggings feature 100% seamless knit fabric for ultimate comfort and fit.
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Bkr spiked Pepper water bottle, £32
Reusable water bottles are the way forward and only the most stylish should accompany you to your workout class. We adore this spiked mint green water bottle from Bkr, which is 100% Instagram-friendly too.
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Adidas by Stella McCartney Yoga Comfort long-sleeved top, £74.95 at Harrods
We’ve found the ultimate yoga top right here. It features the signature Adidas by Stella McCartney logo and is crafted from 79% recycled breathable polyester and 21% elastane, enabling the top to glide with your body so that you avoid those annoying readjustments mid-pose.
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Fendi Mania logo headband, £150 at Matches Fashion
Channel the 70s sweatband trend by adding a bit of Italian charm to your next high-impact class, with the latest Fendi x Fila collaboration.
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The Upside logo-embroidered neoprene tote, £139 at Matches Fashion
Now you can transport your gym essentials in style thanks to The Upside’s navy sports tote. It is lightweight and roomy enough to stock all your kit and it even doubles as the perfect sized weekend bag.
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P E Nation Backcourt stretch jersey jacket, £225 at Harrods
This is quite simply the most stylish sports jacket we’ve come across. It’s inspired by jackets worn by sports coaches and combines mesh breathable panelling and the cult P E Nation logo - the logo trend is definitely here to stay.
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Vaara block-colour jersey top, £350 at Net-a-Porter
For versatile, quality apparel look to Vaara, founded by former model Tatiana Korsakova. This block-colour top is perfect to take you from the gym to brunch, and it instantly transforms your look.
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