What I wear to work out
Monday 6 March 2023
I love the gym, I do, but if I stick to the same workout for weeks on end, I often get bored so instead, I like to change it up. I will do everything from the classic gym workout and yoga classes, cycles, runs or even a little session with my kettlebell at home. Each activity requires a totally different outfit so in collaboration with Brooks Running, here, I'm going to run through what I like to wear for each.
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Running outside
Whether it's the treadmill or the street, running requires a high-impact sports bra so I always start with that. Shoes are also important here, so I use proper running trainers as they are much gentler on my joints, particularly my knees.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-BE8QgtauWfmnhxAjXrIzfU7N8SUww9Q4gPqyX-_DPEKdbpb7qh6Nm_glpMWfx6kBU1f4U0MDxCjia6OgjR5epYcazWM26REuaxW0xEgQ7LNMGhSwXuqUTig5eooKX6_xygWlXpQQe3HqDuT77Y0rE_89w3tDQBjPnaLNT-C-LBEd_-AGRtdfzMy5/s16000/IMG_20220118_232319_042.jpg)
Gym
My gym uniform involves as little material as possible because I hate getting sweaty so a pair of shorts and a sports bra is a combination that works perfectly for me. I love my Adidas running shorts and have the same pair in a few different colours which I wear on rotation - usually paired with converse or another flat soled shoe as they work best for lifting.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaNS1JTJsULTVYkwoo5AAR27W9XWl054fm0n-PXAc-a3PgIJxwLuv9dwe81WDzsmCoSDqwZs8HqJnWRJgi6uaoB-oU__2erFOcNwxP-o3pIaQWtkGotI5Jv63Ox9---tSg6VGNZ_8tvrEjOOP0eBIR9NC9U-kURPp6L5i8oSkj5QZdVsr5oN_yx0v/s320/IMG_20221115_173711_567.jpg)
Yoga
Granted, I do my yoga at the gym but it is far different from my time there usually. I do yoga for my mind, more than I do for my body so it's about being as comfortable as possible. It's also one of the few times I will ever wear leggings to work out, for two reasons. Firstly, it's much slower and less cardiovascular so I get cold and secondly, loose and short shorts are less than preferable when waving my legs in the air.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMffhCivnOJLic2R5fgU8kmEnPBTvXy2_SXVRqJD9lGmUrCS0yNcnOcdyN-TiG2arkNmbBVQfotJaAm98c9jZMAj-emNU8Wkqg3UpjF4XfqkCOY9WkPV3wEsEoHXG9CBF_hlC9vUgUftPHj6WjDOMlUHHqfjuJXNYVxHM7pOSaZCeMQ3BPKmVF_J9T/s320/IMG_20221003_105400_423.jpg)
Cycle
I don't go on huge cycles anymore but I do enjoy cycling along the river on a sunny afternoon. This is another time I'll wear leggings, assuming it's not too warm outside, just because I'll get covered in mud otherwise. Along with that will be a big sweatshirt, which often comes off with a crop top underneath, and of course a helmet!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdnYnUfVHTZgenQU6BNcOts-CQ9nW7z4LtDKJuSCie9tAkqYm9qM--DN8kUsZnhgiYiK3F2WR1liHfGbluKUreUQGIHec9peR3lERBaW9K9WzCJLBlD-9RdjH2eAQzws4Z8dZ9GtyXpa1GtfggZwkl9sFoK_5LefnsI4qmx7bYLc0cMk_rKCi5Z_HV/s320/IMG_20220212_090910_221.jpg)