Hooray for Naps!: Practical Fashion

Put your mind to it, go for it, get down and break a sweat!

Spring is finally here!! Let's just ignore the snow outside and pretend it's for a movie shoot or something. Even more so than New Years, I associate the beginning of Spring with trying to get back into shape. I was pregnant last spring, and while it's totally safe (and recommended) for pregnant ladies to exercise, I chose to lay around and watch tv most days. This year I'm itching to get outside and get some exercise! Whether your a gym person, a yoga/pilates studio person, a bootcamp person or a runner, having workout clothing that you feel good in will make you more excited to get moving. This post contains some of my suggestions for cute workout gear.

One of the best things about workout gear is that it is forgiving. I found that, while pregnant, I still fit into my sweatpants well into my 3rd trimester. There are lots of maternity workout clothing options out there, but you're probably all good if you just get non-maternity tops and pants one size bigger than normal.

Pregnant ladies should double-check with their doctors to make sure their exercise routine is a-ok. If you've already had a baby and are looking to get back into shape, make sure to talk to your doctor about what exercises are fine for the first 6 weeks after giving birth. Also, if you're nursing, don't relax around in your sports bra once your workout is done; a too-tight sports bra might affect your milk supply.

On The Top:

Get a good quality sports bra. Invest some money here. You can wear Bargain Harold's everything else for exercising, but your body will thank you if you wear the right bra and shoes. Make sure to go to the store and try on a bunch of different styles; don't just grab one from Winners that "looks like the right size". Lululemon has lots of different styles and different levels of support:

If you are hardcore into the exercising, it's a good idea to get tops in a fabric that is designed for working out. A microfibre that is breathable would be ideal. This tank is designed for hot yoga, but would work really well in the gym too:

If you're going to be working out in nature, make sure you have something warm on top to wear on colder or rainy days:

On The Bottom:

I've spoken about my issues with sweatpants already, but they are great for working out in. These T by Alexander Wang sweatpants are super cute. Just be careful to wear them for workout purposes only!

Roots is my go-to sweatpants brand, and they have really cute yoga wear too. They are a good alternative to Lululemon, as their clothes are a bit more affordable. I really like these yoga capris:

I am a fan of working out in shorts. These 3.1 Phillip Lim shorts look like they would be comfy for running or doing cardio in. Yay shorts!

The most, most, most important part of your workout outfit (after your bra) is footwear. If you're doing yoga or pilates, put some polish on your toes and you are all set. For other workouts, go to a specialty store and get some runners that fit well and will suit your fitness needs. These Asics, for example, will work if you're into running: