Despite my lack of ‘athleticism’ it has become increasingly evident that the ‘fitness craze’ is sweeping the nation and who can blame them? After all I have tried swimming, dance, yoga and even had thoughts about joining a roller derby team… hell I was even hoping that I would win a Yoga holiday but alas that didn’t happen. The problem about living in London is that the sluggish or rather frantic train commutes coupled with intense working hours can make even the most obsessive ‘fitness fanatic’ lose the motivation to work out and its easy to see why. Without a question of a doubt, when I lived in the countryside I was far more ‘fitness focused’ ; not only did I walk longer distances but we ‘country bumpkins’ socialized through long country walks, often with my baby sister in tow. Now? Sure I walk but the walks are more frantic jogs to the station and attempting to dodge all the angry commuters, threatening to push me onto the tracks. In short I said it before and I will say it again, I need to get my arse in gear and this time I mean it. What ever happened to the old me who joined dance and Zumba classes and went swimming every week? It seems that the older we get the more we lack the motivation to keep active and healthy.
Last year however, I noticed that fitness was slowly crawling back into our lives, with the introduction of ‘athleisure’. Popularized by the Hadid sisters who paired bombers with yoga pants or sweaters with mini skirts, clothing to motivate your fitness regime, became new post -workout protocol. Even me who barely works out was not immune to the athleisure trend and often paired bombers with skirts or shorts or crops with yoga pants. It was comfortable and suited the promotional work that I did at the time and even gave me a little boost to try a new fitness ‘activity’ every day. But then I moved to London and suddenly the new pace of life did nothing to motivate me to be ‘healthier’. The workout gear disappeared permanently into my wash basket and I was back to my over-dressed (but fabulous) self, LOL.
Despite my lack of motivation, it was clear that the fashion world was still very much caught up in the ‘athleisure trend’ ; as a successor to the ‘Sports Luxe’ trend, think high performance, movement embracing ‘fitness wear’, sport luxe’s more refined sister ‘athleisure’ dismissed neoprane in favour of more ‘practical-fashion led’ materials that meant that it could be incorporated into real life, off-duty, post- fitness wear. You only have to look at SS17 Phillip Lim, who revolutionized the notion of ‘athleisure’ by creating a luxe satin, unzipped sweatshirt, teamed with matching satin track shorts, to dispel the notion that clothing to motivate your fitness regime is limited to ‘day-time only’. Even if the clothing is not specifically designed to ‘workout’ the very notion of wearing ‘athleisure’ or sports luxe approved gear is stated to give you the motivation to be more active. If it is true that our clothing choices denote our fitness regime or lack thereof, then Skate Hut has a ready to wear fitness collection that might be just the push I need.
Despite skimming through catwalk collections, the prices were of course out of reach and the high street collections seemed to be a little pricey for what they are ‘offering’, thus Skate Hut’s ‘New Era’ collection had the right ecletic mix of fitness and fashion led pieces, aspired by American skating pros. While I don’t own a skateboard and my ‘athleisure choices’ lean more towards luxe, fashioned based pieces, one of my good friends is obsessed with skateboard culture and quite literally is the poster advert for 90’s skater girl. Think less Avril Lavingne and more Tony Hawks. Her typical daily look consists of a snapback or beanie, branded hoodie, leggings and trainers, usually Vans all of which fit into Skate Hut’s casual, all-American fitness ‘inspired’ wear. As it was her birthday a few weeks back and we are arranging a meet-up soon, the athleisure component of Skate Hut’s New Era collection appealed to me massively as clothing that could potentially motivate her ‘fitness regime’, something which she has been adamant about achieving this year. One thing is for certain, all this talk of fitness has got me in the mood for a good run, something which I NEVER say!
Do You Think That Clothing Can Motivate Your Fitness Regime?
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Anything fitness related always sparks my attention .. and Skate Hut’s line looks great. For me .. what I wear can definitely give me a push in the right direction. Especially if I’ve had a less-than-steller day .. if I put on something I feel good in when I go to yoga or teach my kickboxing class .. it’s often the extra boost I need to make it through.
I don’t actually have a fitness regime, but nor do I have any fitness clothing. Maybe if I did it would motivate me to work out??
I feel like outfits can absolutely motivate people to stay fit! Especially if you’re into fashion. Great post 🙂 x
I’m not sure whether clothing itself can motivate me but if I can be motivated to fit into certain clothes that might help. You do look amazing.
I find a new workout outfit definitely helps me up the motivation to head to the gym x
I suppose it makes you feel more comfortable if have nicer fitness clothing. I like the leggings most x
i defintiely need some motivation on my fitness
I definitely think if I feel good in my workout clothing it makes me want to workout more x
Yea it can. The right outfit does put me in the mood.
I do think that having some comfy, flattering and gorgeous clothing definitely motivates! Kaz 🙂
I totally think clothing has an influence! As well as which famous people are actually promoting fitness. Fabletics is super popular right now but I am also interested in your every day Target yoga pants. I love what you are wearing though!
Love,
Ivelisse
I am very serious about fitness and healthy food. I do exercise everyday also inspire my husband to do the same to stay healthy and fit. In between, i just love to read your posts and you always look adorable.
I love to run, and i love to wear is going relaxed clothing, well some of the time anyway more so on preschool run, s now that all these brands thanks to, as you said it the hadid sisters, its become more normal to wear sportwear, thus leading the creation to atheleisure. It can easily take you from gym bunny to coffee dates with the girls. Loving your new pants the print is amazing and I love how you have style it. x
I think for people who are more apt to workout than not, then fitness clothing would tend to be a motivating factor for them. I think many people find buying workout outfits will send them to the gym or for a run more often.
This is so so true! Wearing the right clothing can definitely motivate you to work harder! x
Love these clothes! I definitely think good fitness clothing can be very motivating!
I love those leggings!
I’m always on the lookout for new fitness clothing to motivate me to go to the gym more 🙂
Dani x
Yes, of course! If you want to fit in every clothing you want to wear, then you should work hard for it. That motivates me! Btw, you have a good physique.
I actually do think that your clothing can motivate your fitness regime. Usually fitness clothes are all the same, but I have noticed recently the efforts of fashion designers to change this. I go to the gym once a week (trying to go more often in the future) and I have noticed how the clothes change, from the boring black fit pants to flowery and patterned ones, from the white trainers to vibrant colors ones. And colors are definitely a good motivator!
I am among people who started fitness for the sake of stylish gym wear! but thats ok, everybody has their own way of motivation. I loved this post! cheers
Yes, when my pants don’t fit me I realize I need to workout. Yoga pants are my all time favorite to wear. So comfy and easy to fit. I love the design of your yoga pant.
You look great! I think an amazing outfit can certainly motivate you 🙂
Skate Huts fitness gear look pretty neat. I don’t like working out but I force myself and Yes, I do think clothing can encourage you to go that little bit further when it comes to pushing your fitness regime.
You look beautiful. And the post is really nice.
Very interesting post. I do find that wearing the right outfit can definitely be a motivating factor in my working out. I think it correlates with that idea that if you look good then you feel good.
You look great! I definitely think wearing the right clothing can make u feel more motivated to work out.
I’ve definitely been working on my fitness, and by working on, I mean doing a complete overhaul. It’s so hard to start, but once you get into the groove it makes things so much easier.
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I know that I have certain clothing that I feel better about when I go to the gym. But I am not sure that it strictly motivates me to be more active by wearing it. You do look amazing in it though as always. Sorry that things have gotten crazier when you moved to London. I have pretty much always been a city guy. But I miss those times when I would visit my grandparents in the country and you would go on those long hikes and see beautiful things. It’s certainly easier to be more health conscious in that kind of a climate.
I think buying fitness clothes always makes exercise a bit more enjoyable! Now, I’m not saying I regularly put those clothes to good use but the intentions are always there!
I am the person who is able to spend 100euros in an adidas pair of leggings and then I’ll look for cute formal dresses for 15 euros xD Fitness and sporty is my style ♥
I actually just started a fitness regime last week, so ordering new fitness clothes is something I really need to do. I love the ones with bright colors!