How To Dress For The Gym - Workout Outfit #1

When I first got back into going to the gym a year ago I never knew what to wear.  My old gym was quite sloppy and people just tended to wear whatever was comfortable.  However when I switched to a more upmarket gym I noticed that everyone wore make up and put effort into their appearance whilst working out.

I'm not one to spend loads of money on sports gear but I always like to wear either Nike or Adidas tops.  I get most of my gym kit from Sports Direct and TK Maxx as I find they have really good ranges at fairly low prices.

This vest top is great as it has a built in sports bra with a decent shock absorber built in.  It's also made of Nikes dri-fit a material and has a breathable mesh back and straps.  I also find it quite slimming and it doesn't ride upwards whilst I'm running.  I got this top from Sports Direct for £20 down from £27.99, you can find it *here*.

My capri pants are by Karrimor, they're lightweight and stretchy helping to pull you in a bit making you appear slightly slimmer.  They've also got a small zip pocket on the back which is the perfect size to put a gym card or credit card in.  I got these from Sports Direct last year and couldn't find the exact same pair online but these ones are similar and are only £8.99 down from £39.99, you can find them *here*.

Saucony are a brand that I've only recently become aware of.  I've found their trainers to be a lot comfier than Nike and Adidas trainers.  These ones are very springy which makes running in them really soft and comfortable.  I got these from Mandmdirect.com for £34.99 down from £69.99, you can find them *here*.

I love having an armband to put my phone or ipod in whilst running so I can listen to music without having to carry anything.  This one is also from Karrimor and fits my Samsung Galxy Ace in perfectly.  I got it from Sports Direct for £3.99 down from £7.99, you can find it *here*.