Weekend Recommend - Workout in Style (Fashion Blog Post)

Is it me or are gym clothes more fashionable nowadays?

For those of you who resolute to get in better shape, you can now work out and look stylish. From a stay-at-home mom who wear gym clothes all day, below are tried-and-true workout clothes with both function and fashion.

1. Champion Compression Sports Bra

I've purchased about 5 of these -- two of which I currently wear.

For running, I've tried Adidas, Nike, DKNY...all comfortable sports bras, but Champion Compression provides the best support. With other brands I had to wear an additional bra under, otherwise the "girls" bounced all over the place. With Champion Compression, moving parts stayed in place.

I've stuck with Champion since day one, and it's been about five years.

Please know that, like others, this sports bra does stretch out, and might tear over time. But overall -- and as much as I use it -- it offers quality at fair price.

You can find it here if you're interested.

2. Femme Fitale Fitness Gloves

I belong to a Twitter group called #fitspo, or "Fit Inspiration." (If you use Twitter, look up #fitspo or #fitfam.) The group provides daily motivation and healthy recipes. I would have never lost 20 pounds of baby weight without it.

One of the group's leading members shared her new fitness gloves, and they made my knees weak. As much as women love lifting like men and feeling strong, we still want to look like ladies. (Ever heard the saying "look like a beauty, train like a beast?")

Not only will the gloves save your hands from roughing up, they have stylish design. Personally I prefer the leopard.

You can find them here.

3. Nike flex running shoes

Once a Nike fan, always a Nike fan. For running shoes, there's none other than Nike. And within Nike, the best I've tried are Nike Flex.

What makes the Flex better than other Nike running shoes is that they feel extremely light. With others, I always felt like I was running with rocks on my feet, but with the Flex, my feet were light as air.

Speed hasn't improved but the shoes feel awesome, and that's all I ask for now. Find them here: Nike Flex Running Shoes.

4. Champion Running jacket

Seattle weather is just breezy enough for a good run. All you need is a light jacket, and Champion makes a good one.

I like how this jacket is fitted, breathable and moisture-proof. Plus, it's cute too.

Find it at Champion Sports Jacket.

5. Calvin Klein Performace Leggings

Every woman has the right to a pair of body-trimming leggings.

I love these Calvins -- I really do. I bought mine after giving birth for the second time, and they instantly made tummy as flat as pre-pregnancy shape. For someone who just had a baby, and felt down about her body, these leggings provided instant pick-me-up.

Find them at Calvin Klein Women's Performace Leggings.

If I must choose, I'd go with the Nike Flex Running Shoes.

Your knees will thank you.

And I thank you for reading again.

Have a wonderful weekend!