That back-to-school feeling is in the air as summer begins to fade and the ‘Second New Year’ (as productivity gurus and life coaches like to call it) begins in September.
Whether you’ve just returned from a long, relaxing vacation or eased up on some exercise during the warmer months (and who can blame you for all those heat waves), if you’re looking for the gym package to jumpstart your routine your fitness, now is the right time to book.
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Fall/Winter collections are hitting stores and online, and there’s everything you need to update your workout wardrobe – from high-tech, long-lasting essentials to affordable basics.
Here are five activewear trends to help you gear up for fall…
1. Flash adaptations
Just as baggy jeans and bootcuts have taken over from tights, leggings and flared pants are now the hottest cut on the sportswear scene.
Perfect for yoga or dance classes, they double up as loungewear and look great with chunky trainers.
PE Nation Rudimental Sports Bra in Cherry Tomato, £84 (approx €100); Full Force Boots in Cherry Tomato, £106 (approx €125)
Gilly Hicks Go Recharge Flare Pants in Green, €49, Hollister
2. Two-color tip
Busy prints take a back seat this season as color blocking comes to the fore with two-tone sports bras.
From neutrals to brights, these tops are supportive and stylish.
Le Ore Corso Crossover two-tone stretch sports bra in emerald, €45, The Outnet
3. Back to black
As durability becomes an increasingly important factor for shoppers, we’re seeing a return to the classic black gym bag that won’t go out of style until next season.
All-black outfits always look cool, or you can easily mix and match outfits with bright outfits for a splash of color.
Adidas HIIT 45 Seconds Crop Tank Top Black/Carbon, €55; Fitted HIIT Luxe 45 Seconds 7/8 Jerseys, €110
Under Armor UA HOVR Infinite 4 Women’s Running Shoes, €130
4. Pink Barbie
Ever since Margot Robbie was spotted shooting the upcoming Barbie movie, pink has become the hottest color in the fashion world.
But you don’t have to wear cycling shorts and leg warmers to get the Barbiecore workout look – opt for pastel to fuchsia pink instead.
MP X Sinead short sleeve in pink, €28; Rib Seamless Cycling Shorts in pink, €36; Hoodie in pink, €44
Lululemon AirWrap Modal Pullover Hoodie in Raspberry Cream, €79 (was €118); Softstreme High-Rise 4″ Short in Strawberry Milkshake, €49 (was €78)
5. Neon trainer
Throwing it back to the eighties, fall’s prettiest kicks are black with fluoro flare.
From hot pink to boldest yellow, these retro-inspired trainers boost your visibility – and your style credentials.
New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel V5 in Magnet with Cyber Jade and Electric Purple, €100
Women’s Nike Pegasus Trail 4, €130, JD Sports
