I Want To Be Cute at the Gym

Earlier this week, I had a physical with my doctor, and even though I got a clean bill of health, there was one thing the doctor suggested--EXERCISE!

Of course many types of exercises were suggested, Pilates, running,yoga and you know how  the lists goes.  So right away I sought out a gym and as I looked around at some of ladies working out, I began to notice the work out clothes they were sporting and realized; 1. work out gear has really become fashionable; and 2 I don't have any thing in my closet that I would venture out of the house in.  Being the Diva that I am,  the search began on what type of apparel I should choose.  

Confusion began to set in very quickly as I started my Internet search of the correct fitness apparel I should buy and didn't quite find a guide as such ( I am very left brain thinking).  I already had decided that I would try Pilates 3 times a week as well as walking. I live in Atlanta and for the most part the weather is pretty nice.  Being budget minded I wanted to choose work out clothing that could be used for several exercise regimens if that was at all possible.  Then I got to thinking am I the only one in this dilemma? So I began constructing a guide for just that--How to choose Fitness Apparel for Women.  

Advantages of Choosing the right fitness apparel

• Choosing the right work out clothing can help you stay motivated during work out sessions
• Will help you to stay comfortable instead of  the worry of tugging, crawling up, and riding up.
• Enables you to build a wardrobe of feminine and fashionable clothes.  Some can be worn in the gym on to running errands around the city.
• Allows you to show off your new dudes and shape

Choosing a Top

• Exercises such as Yoga and Pilates requires a more fitted top to get better idea of your posture and form, that will keep you honest in the gym.
• Cami tops are comfortable and surprisingly supportive.  Great  layered under the off the shoulder top.
• Dancing tees is your go to top for any exercise program.  You can also wear it over jeans or over your favorite yoga pants.
• Form fitting Jersey tops are soft, comfortable and make a great statement.  Many come with printed motivationals.
• Crew Neck T-Shirt are excellent for just about any exercise.  The advantage is that they can be layered.
• Long sleeved hoodies are excellent for that sometimes chilly weather we can encounter.  Allows you to layer and discard as body temperatures heats up during workout.

Choosing the Right Bottoms

• Cropped leggings can be used for cycling classes, Pilates and general exercise.
• Tunic capri's can be used for any exercise, plus they add a bit of style to other wise leggings
• Tunic pants work well for dance exercises and can make you look 10lbs thinner.  Can be worn around the city with a cut tunic top.
• Look for a good quality and don't stretch out of shape.
• Flexibility should be the key, make sure the move with the body.
• Purchase a few style to see which ones work for you.
• Bottoms should be chosen according to the type of exercise.

Now that I have complied this guide, chosen an exercise program and purchased fitness clothing I am ready to get started!  Just one more thing, would you like to  see my goal body type?  My Mother always said dream BIG!

It is my hope that this guide will assist women facing the dilemma of what to wear to the gym (and still look like a Diva)! Please leave your comments below. I was so intrigued, I decided to add this category on my website.