Its a bit crazy, but I’ve been seeing a lot swimsuits in the department stores recently! Preparing for summer in the dead of winter? I can buy it. Having those skimpy swimsuits taunt you while you are bundled up in 2 jackets and 5 sweaters can be a great motivator to get your butt into shape this new year! One of the most common new year’s resolution is to lose a set amount of weight. To help you feel confident while exercising, you’ll need a great set of work out clothes! Here are some great basics that will help get your butt in gear in 2009!
sports bras
An absolute necessity at the gym; a sports bra is like your best friend–always there for support! It’s important to find a sports bra with a great fit so that you are comfortable and flexible during your routine workouts. Wearing an ill fitting (or no) sports bra during rigorous exercise can not only impede your workout, but may injure your back in the long run. Sports bras can be layered under t-shirts or jerseys. If you are feeling really daring, you can bare your midriff in one of the new sports bra tops with integrated support. Most are made with breathable fabric that wicks moisture to keep you dry and airy through your workout. In my opinion, wearing a sports bra top is much more optimal as having a minimal amount of fabric as possible allows you the greatest flexibilty (and less chaffing) for activities such as yoga, pilates, and aerobics. Depending on your body type, you may want to consider these:
- Petite, small chested: Although you may not need a lot of support, padded sports bras can provide sexy comfort while preventing embarrassing nipple show through. The Pure Lime Fitness Pushup Bra is a consumer favorite because of it’s medium impact support and feminine quality.
- Large chested: Having a cup size above the D range means that you will not only be spending a lot of time trying to find a sports bra that fits, but one that also provides the needed support. It can be difficult to find a great extra support sports bra, but a little sleuthing online may be just the trick. The CWX Xtra Support Bra was designed specifically for large chested women. As per the product description, it “sets the standard in women’s sports performance when it comes to enhanced control and comfort features for larger figures.” So why not give it a shot?
yoga pants
You don’t need to take yoga to enjoy the benefits of yoga pants. Thin, light, and flexible; yoga pants are perfect for lounging and exercising. They are form fitting (which may scare some conservative exercisers), but are incredibly functional as the material and construction allows for a greater range of motion. This means that you will be comfortable no matter what workout you will be engaging in. Yoga pants come in a cariety styles from classic flared yoga pants, yoga crops, or yoga leggings. I own several pairs of yoga pants and can tell you from experience that these babies are comfy! Surf become.com for a great deal on a pair today!
women's cross training shoes
Having a great workout shoe cushion not only your feet, but your whole body from injury due to high impact exercises like running. Finding a great cross training shoe is no easy feat. Luckily, become.com can help you find one in your favorite size, color, or brand with its various filters. Just type in “cross training shoes” into the search field and click “research to look at what consumers and critics from around the world have to say. My personal favorite are the Adidas cross training shoes as they are functional and stylish. I own a pair of Adidas okapi’s which are good enough for the gym and stylish enough to wear out. It’s a win-win situation!
Good luck on your new year’s resolutions!
XOXO,
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