Work that look, girls

Fresh sports wardrobe can inspire & improve our fitness

NEED some workout wardrobe inspiration? Irish stores are cashing in on the annual New Year fitness resolutions and shelves are brimming with gym gear to suit every sport.

Gone are the days of budget sportswear meaning saggy leggings and bras that don’t hold you up – the latest lines offer on-trend prints, hi-tech fabrics and styles you actually want to sweat in.

New kit not only subliminally motivates you to get up and go but functional workout gear will also seriously enhance your performance.

Irish favourite Penney’s SS19 workout offering is proof that bargains do not need to be basic, with extra design details to turn a standard vest and leggings into something a bit special.

Prices will also get those endorphins flowing with sports bras just €5, and leggings from an amazing €13. If you’re joining a yoga or pilates class this month then check out Lidl’s great yoga collection. Prices start at just €4.99 and include everything from leggings and sports bras in pretty rose pink and grey, to yoga mats, balls and blocks.

The range is now available in all 159 Lidl stores nationwide while stocks last.

H&M is also inspiring us to keep to our New Year fitness goals is their new collection of waistshaping activewear.

Other highlights from the collection include high-quality running tights (€19.99) and cool sports bras from €12.99.

Meanwhile, Zara’s cool colour block pouch pocket hoodie (€39.95) and matching jogging pants (€19.95) can even double up as weekend daywear.