Ageless Optimization

Step into a world where comfort meets performance, and style is a workout essential! In this article, we’re diving into the heart of fitness fashion, exploring my top picks for training clothes and accessories that seamlessly blend fashion-forward flair with functionality.

Whether you’re striking a pose in yoga, hitting the weights at the gym, or chasing your personal best on the running track, these must-haves will elevate your workout wardrobe to a whole new level.

Also check out: 10 Ways to Level Up Your Fitness on a Budget.

Running

• Fall / Summer: Xoskin Ankle Sock – even if you run through a puddle in winter, your feet won’t feel wet.
• Winter: Smartwool Performance Run Targeted Cushion Mid Crew Socks – Unisex
• Trail: Altra Lone Peak All-Weather Trail Running Shoes
• Road: Altra Escalante 3 Road Running Shoes
• Fall: lululemon Fast and Free High-Rise Tight with Pockets
• Fall: lululemon Swiftly Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt 2.0
• Winter: Smartwool Merino 250 Baselayer Crew – there is a more economical option at Costco most winters.
• Winter: lululemon Down for it All Jacket – I have two of these. It’s the best.
• Spring / Fall: lululemon Mist Over Windbreaker. My previous favorite was the Arcteryx Atom Hoodie but its been discontinued.
• Summer: lululemon Speed Up Low-Rise Lined Short 2.5″ the 4″ shorts can create chafing if you have chubby thighs but the short 2.5″ are great.
• Summer: lululemon Align High Rise Short – these aren’t running shorts but I still run in them
• Summer: lululemon Swiftly Tech Racerback Tank Top
• lululemon Run Times Bra High Support – some of their bras are hit or miss, it really depends on individual fit.
• Under Armour Pure Stretch Thong – I have like 20 pairs of these.

Yoga

• lululemon Align High Rise Short
• lululemon Align High Rise Pant – what I love about Align fabric is that it dries incredibly quickly after hot yoga. It’s the absolute best.
• lululemon Swiftly Tech Racerback Tank Top
• lululemon Energy Bra

Yes, I know, a lot of lululemon, and yes, I make a very small commission if you buy, but that is really what I wear most of the time because they are awesome. Not their shoes, though.

Gym

All of the above. I usually wear my yoga clothes to the gym in the morning, and then go to yoga after work in the same outfit. I wear the Altra Escalante road shoes noted above to the gym. Or the Altra Solstice XT.

Unlike many women, I do wear a shirt to the gym, usually the Swiftly Tech Short Sleeve but in the winter, my favorite is Wundermost Ultra-Soft Nulu Long Sleeve.

Accessories

• lululemon The Mat 5MM – smells funny at first but it fades. Minimum slippage as compared to other mats.
• Car seat cover – for after runs and hot yoga.
• Apple Airpods – I have the Airpods Pro for work for the noise cancelation feature but the ear buds make a weird sound in my ear when I run. For running I recommend the original.
• Apple Watch 41mm – I have the Apple Watch to track sleep, my menstrual cycle steps, etc. I feed this information into the Morpheus system to track my overall recovery and cardiovascular health.

Enhance Your Training

The right gym gear is more than just accessories; it’s a commitment to your well-being and performance. From supportive shoes to versatile activewear, each piece significantly enhances your workout. Whether it’s reliable headphones, a durable water bottle, or a trusty fitness tracker, these items are companions on your path to a healthier, stronger you.

Here’s to embracing the journey and celebrating the synergy between passion and purpose in every workout!