Whatever you are currently doing in lockdown, you have probably added exercise and workouts to your quarantine to-do list at some point. In a sense, it’d be an especially ideal time for you to get fitter, as you might not quite have as much free time as this ever again. 

However, what will you wear for your workouts? You could take inspiration from the following trends that have recently taken hold in the world of fitness fashion. After all, you’ve probably also got enough time to give all of these a try…

Covering up – but stylishly

If your skin often feels a little too exposed at the gym, you might have long resorted to wearing oversized t-shirts during your workouts there. Fortunately, though, you don’t have to overly struggle to find a larger variety of clothing that keeps you covered up while staying practical for gym use. 

Who What Wear points out, for women, the trend of long-sleeve crop tops which cover more than a sports bra alone usually would – though high-neck sports bras are also available.

Sustainable activewear

If you love the idea of working out by swimming in a lake or swinging from some trees, you probably feel closer to the earth than the average exerciser. In that case, you could wear your green heart on your sleeve by slipping into some eco-friendly gym clobber. 

More and more brands have been finding new ways to streamline their supply chains and make athletic attire from renewable or recycled materials, according to Women’s Health. 

Statement trainers

In the pandemic age, it’s especially convenient to have clothing that can double as both activewear and casual, everyday clothing – as, right now, many of your workouts could take place at home or, at least, close to it. The statement trainer, then, certainly makes a lot of sense in 2020.

This footwear is neither clunky nor your usual commuter gear. They are built for performance, but look cool enough to wear in everyday settings without drawing amused or suspicious looks.  

Seamless activewear

These days, our workouts often take place in the home, leaving many of us without too much discernible distinction between our fitness lives and our… well, less active lives.

In that context, it seems like a strangely fitting metaphor that, now, even a lot of workout clothes don’t come with any seams. Yes, seamless activewear is very much in, thankfully saving us from those awkward moments of seams digging into our skin when we just want to enjoy our run. 

Co-ord sets

These sets – or “co-ords”, as they are more colloquially known – are not only practical and comfortable, they are also “pretty bang on trend”, says Heat World. 

Each set basically consists of a top and bottoms that can be worn separately but are ultimately designed to be worn together. Online, it’s not hard to find co-ord sets in a wide range of colours and designs; once you’ve got a set, it will be easier for you to feel ready for the gym with little effort.