What To Wear: Reps, Resistance And Cardio

What to wear for the reps, the resistance and the cardio?

I have been trying to do my best with the gym, to go regularly and make it a part of my daily life; I know it’s beneficial and I need to be doing as much regular exercise as possible but the truth is working out is my least favourite activity. Let me hike or swim or even scare myself rigid on a pair of skis, anything but the workout.

With this confession out in the open I concede the benefits of regular gym, whether it be a workout, Pilates class or yoga session; I feel more energised and happier. The downsides to a life on the computer and long winters are the piling on of unwanted pounds and a tendency to be too sedentary. This is a well-known trap for young players and I should know better.

Better late than never. Right?

There is one problem I have with this kind of activity and that is the clothing. What to wear?

It makes no sense but I am mean when it comes to workout clothes? This is the woman who spends infinite hours on the internet perusing fashion, can find the right shoe blindfolded and probably can list every “it” bag from the last two decades. Fashion is a passion that never fades.

This is the girl who wears the same gym kit years on end. When it comes to buying the gear for the reps, the resistance and the cardio, I refrain. I start my search in the athletic department and end with a basket full of favourites. I use the justification that the old leggings will be as practical as any newer models, so why bother? Wrong.

It is important for our confidence and wellbeing to dress for all occasions and the gym is no different. It’s time, with the sales in full flight, to apply my online shopping skills to smarten up the workout and dress myself appropriately. I won’t be channelling Olivia Newton John in Let’s Get Physical, fluro and techno stretch is probably best left in the ’70’s, but I will replace my old “dark” gear with some new and improved pieces.

My shopping basket stayed true to athleisure right through checkout and these pieces are winging their way home. xv

p.s if you are wondering, the text behind the images is, “wake me up before you go go” by wham. remember, workouts with this blaring and the arms flying. singing along, here.

What To Wear: Reps, Resistance And Cardio

pants and tops

**zella live in leggings // **nike dry fit capri // brooks streaker capri // **zella seamless tee // nike run fast pullover

over the top

**zella ‘resiliance’ double breasted // zella double breasted quilted // **zella hooded anorak

shoes and socks

**nike free tr 6 training shoe // **nike air max 1 sneaker // nike airmax running shoe // **zella fitness liner socks

images, tim ashton for elle ukraine