Working out is key to my sanity.
Wearing cute clothes while I’m burning calories is icing on the cake. Just like a goofy bumper sticker gets other drivers to pull up real close to read whatever ridiculous saying or opinion it states, the same concept can be applied to graphic tanks in the gym. I know I’m guilty of reading the sweat-drench boob region of the girl on the rowing machine to see what witty remark is plastered across the front. #nojudging It seems like everywhere I turn the look, cut, and fabrics of fitness apparel are getting better & better. While I’m sure I’ll always come wandering back to my long-term relationship with Lululemon, I’ve become totally smitten with so many new-to-the-scene brands. Stylistically, what we are wearing now to workout in is just as cool as street wear {and often 10x as comfortable!}. The improvements to the old school gym shorts & cut-off t-shirt from high school are SO GOOD. I may never be seen sporting a cute, multi-strap tank to a high-impact workout class full of guys & gals, but in a female-dominated yoga room? Absolutely. At least my option to do so is there now!
No longer do we have to sacrifice function for fashion!
Practicality will always remain of top importance when it comes to my workout apparel but with the selection I have to choose from now, I don’t have to look drab getting my sweat on. Ok, so that sounds vain {and it is} but I swear I workout harder and feel stronger when I look good.
If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good. If you play good, they pay good. – Deion Sanders
So that last statement by Deion may not apply to me but the first two totally resonate. When I look good, I FEEL good about myself and when I feel that way then I’m confident I can go out and crush it. It being my workout…not it being a Hall of Fame Football Player. Career goals though, am I right!? 😉 Instead of sharing what my workouts looked like this week, I wanted to share some of my favorite graphic workout tops–at all price ranges & broken down by activity–to help you add a pep in your step before you step into that gym, boutique fitness class, onto the pavement or wherever your outlet may be. Take a look at what I’m currently putting on when my alarm goes off at 5:29am {I’m a freak & I have a weird thing about setting my clock for an even time}…
**Side note: I’m super, and I mean SUPER, picky about the fabrics I workout in. 100% cotton? Unlikely. Itchy? Hell no. So all of the tops I’m sharing are ‘Picky Kristin’ approved and have gotten a gold star from moi!
HIIT Workouts
Running/Cycling
Weight Lifting
Yoga
You wear the best work out gear! I am hoping to start working out soon to wear this cute stuff!
xoxo
Sarah
http://www.thehouseofsequins.com
Working out is my sanity!!! I haven’t gone once this week and I’m dying!!! Love what you said and all of your workout picks are lovely!! Need em all!! Xo
Great collection of t-shirts! I love the yoga ones, I just took up yoga yesterday so I need to get in that flow. All my clothes are geared towards weight lifting Haha xo C
It is easier to stay motivated if you are wearing cute workout gear!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
How cute are you in your outfit!? I def do need cute fitness outfits to be motivated to work out 🙂
Xo,
Nicole Sometimes
I love the graphic tees! They are so fun!
xo Kelsey | http://www.chasingcinderellablog.com
A cute workout tank makes me want to workout more! Love all of your choices! You always look so cute xo
we’re workout soulmates! my workouts are so much better when fun pants and motivational t shirts are involved!!!! love the picks!
Thanks girl! I so agree!! <3
Love all these cute workout outfits!! Great post!
xO – Steph
http://www.urbanblonde.com
Graphic tanks are perfect for working out! I love how you categorized different ones too!
xo Mariam | The Petite Bijou
Love your picks! Such great tops to work out in!
I think I literally clicked every single option you have posted there! LOVE these picks and you are such a babe. Loving all this workout gear!
xo Annie
http://thelovelygirl.co
Yessss!!! We are style soul sisters for sure!
Graphic tees/tanks are the best for working out, especially if there is a motivational message!
Haaa!! I love that you stated that they are “Picky Kristin” approved!! Love that graphic tees! 5:29am … Gasp.. I’m so not an early morning workout person. So, hats off to you!!
Xoxo,
Angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com
I love a good workout top! I just started making my own, because I hated some materials!
etsy.com/shop/showeredwithdesign