Wear colour. Walk away from being head to toe in black! Rachel wears colourful shorts and crop by AsicsNZ.

8 Top Fitness Fashion Tips

I’m a gal who digs wearing a girly-girl dress and Kathryn Wilson heels. But I’m just as at home in a pair of Reebok Nanos CrossFit shoes kicks when I’m at the gym sweating and lifting heavy weights . . .

I’ve worked in the fitness industry (and also been a speciality wellbeing journalist) now for many years, so have given items from most major fitness labels and trends a decent testing — and thrashing.

Unlike many wellbeing writers, I work in the fitness industry and also love to do a lot of fitness disciplines. I’ve run 25 marathons and more half-marathons and fun runs than I can count. I lift weights
at a CrossFit gym every week. I teach yoga and meditation and run retreats. at Rotorua’s Polynesian Spa.

So, I’m always talking about wellness somewhere, or sweating doing some kind of fitness activity – and giving some piece of fitness gear absolute death. If it’s shoddy quality, I see it. I also think it’s important to feel confident in fitness fashion too. So it has to look good, feel good and perform well too.

I’ve discovered some fitness brands do some items exceptionally well, while others suck at making decent kit. I won’t name and shame but feel free to message me on Instagram if you want any specific recommendations. Follow me HERE.

Here are eight top fitness fashion tips you may want to consider for your Christmas wish-list:

1 Wear confidence: The top fitness thing to wear is to rock your inner

confidence — and a smile. Confidence is the key to goal-crushing and success.

2 Fitbit Versa 2 watch: For general broad fitness use, you can’t beat this easy-to-use device that comes in lots of

pretty colours. It’s so damn simple to use. Track your calories, sleep, run, steps, heart rate and more with this.

3 Asics run shoes: This brand makes top performing run shoes that support

your feet, ankles and go the distance. I’ll be wearing their Asics Gel Nimbus pink kicks for the Rotorua Marathon in May. They are comfortable, look cute and way superior than lots of other run shoe brands.

4 Reebok Nanos: If you lift weights, these are rockstars.

5 Lululemon tights: Best for flattering your booty and curves, but they also

make pretty tops.

6 Rhind: This is a new edgy, athleisure Kiwi label.

Waering Rhind crop bra, and Reebok shorts.

7 We-ar bralettes: If you’re into yoga and supporting a planet-loving label

(and have a small cup size, like me), then

these are sexy as!

8 themarket.com: It boasts more than 1500 retailers and some super cheap

deals on fitness gear, making it an affordable go-to. You can get labels like adidas, Cotton On, Lorna Jane and more. Everyone loves a good deal, right?

Clockwise from main, me in a yellow top and pink shorts by ASICS; turning my world upside down in Reebok shoes and shorts and a Rhind top; pink shoes by ASICS, a top- performing run shoe that I will wear in the Rotorua Marathon in May; Reebok clothing and kicks and a Fitbit watch.

Rachel Grunwell is a wellness expert and author of the book Balance: Food, Health + Happiness. Find Rachel via instagram and her InspiredHealthNZ Facebook page.