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There are as many places to shop for workout clothes as there are workout classes. Take a search for a breathable black sports bra, for example: You can find a different version for every day of the year, and then some. With more options than any locker can fit, we're checking the tags on fitness experts' outfits for the very best picks.
To find the best activewear for every activity, we're polling the leaders at the front of their studios and those on our Instagram feeds. We want to know: What workout clothes do our favorite experts wear through their sun salutations and cycling sprints? Here, nine fitness instructors and wellness practitioners from Peloton, Barry's, Sky Ting Yoga, and more share the workout gear they wear for (almost) every class. If we can trust anyone for activewear shopping advice, it's the people who break a sweat for a living.
Stevie Finedore, Instructor, Barry's Scottsdale
"Early sweat sessions call for grabbing my favorite matching set. The Barry's purple haze tank and the Lululemon lavender under train legging, these aren't just any ordinary workout gear; they're like the peanut butter and jelly of my wardrobe, a match made in heaven.
Whether I'm hitting sprint or crushing burpees, these threads have got my back (and legs) covered. The compression? A dream. The coverage? Flawless. And let's talk about confidence - when I'm rocking this set, I know I’m unstoppable! I can count on my craziest days that I will feel put together, and ready for anything that comes my way!"
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Taylor Phillips, Pilates Rise Equinox Instructor
"Pilate Rise brings an upbeat, vigorous Pilates workout to a group format. We're using accessories that you wouldn't normally use in a mat class to maximize results and mimic some of the more intense exercises you would experience on the equipment in a studio.
For pilates outfits, Beyond Yoga is one of my favorite brands as well as a beautiful bodysuit from Year of Ours available at our Equinox shop. Alo Pulse grip socks are also my favorite socks."
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Jasmine Marie, Breathwork Practitioner and Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Black Girls Breathing
"Breathwork can elicit different bodily responses, whether emotional or physical. As you use this tool to reframe your nervous system's response to various traumas and triggers, ensuring that your body feels as comfortable as possible during a session that may elicit discomfort is extremely important.
"One of my favorite pieces for facilitating breathwork or my own breathwork (that honestly has leaked into everyday wear for me, bust-up only Zoom calls, errands out in the grocery store) is the Under Armour Infinity Bra and the Under Armour Seamless Low Long Bra. I generally do not like wearing bras but the cups are so breathable and adapt to my body in a way that it truly doesn't feel like a bra. I'm not rushing to take it off when I get home."
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Asia Milia Ware, Founder of Curves N Cardio
"I discovered Gymshark right before the pandemic. I remember slipping on Gymshark leggings and being obsessed with the material and the fit. They had a few different collections and I started trying them all, but I noticed I kept coming back to the Vital Seamless collection.
"The way the leggings moved with my body when working out is what made me fall in love. Whether I'm running, squatting heavy, or jumping around for HIIT workouts, I know that I don't have to worry about my pants falling or being see-through. It's also designed with a sweat-wick material, which is a lifesaver for a heavy sweater like me. The Vital Seamless bra is also a special piece, because it is a challenge to find double-D-friendly sports bras. While the bra is a medium-support one, I find myself doubling up on it and I'm fine throughout my workouts. Because the material is so lightweight, I never have to worry about feeling like I am suffocating under two sports bras.
"I have the Vital Seamless sets in almost every color, and my favorite way to wear them is pairing complementing colors. It's also my airport uniform, because I feel so confident in it and it's so flattering on my body."
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Jessamyn Stanley, Founder of The Underbelly Yoga
"I love all bralettes, low-impact sports bras, and very high-cut underwear, like the Calvin Klein boy short briefs and my UB sports bra. I love practicing in my underwear, and I love how this underwear fits me and that it lets me move when I'm practicing. High-cut undies stay right at my waist while I'm practicing, and they don't have a lot of fabric in the thigh or crotch, so it gives my leg maximum rotation. I like to throw on my UB cropped hoodie over this set. It's absolutely my favorite Netflix-and-chill outfit—I prefer to be kickin' it around the house in my most comfortable clothes."
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Tunde Oyeneyin, Peloton Instructor
"When choosing the perfect sports bra, I look for not only the perfect amount of coverage but also colors and cuts that really pop. This Peloton bra is so soft. An uncomfortable bra can quickly kill a good workout, and that’s why I think it's important to go for quality. The Nike mid-rise shorts are also my current go-to. The classic fit has never failed me on or off the bike. I wear them during workouts or leisurely with a cutoff top and a jean jacket around the waist."
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Krissy Jones, Cofounder of Sky Ting Yoga
"I definitely have a uniform at Sky Ting. In the summer, I usually wear an Eres one-piece bathing suit with Tory Sport bike shorts. I don't like wearing sports bras to class or tops that fly over my head in down dog, and I like looking put together, so I found the Eres bathing suit to be the perfect piece. Post-class, I take off the shorts and throw on a skirt, and I'm ready for dinner! The Tory Sport shorts are high waisted and the perfect length. You'll see me biking downtown to class sometimes in those shorts with a men's button down shirt on top."
Halie LeSavage
Fashion Commerce Editor
Halie LeSavage is the fashion commerce editor at Harper's BAZAAR. Her style reporting covers everything from reviewing the best designer products to profiling emerging brands and designers. Previously, she was the founding retail writer at Morning Brew and a fashion associate at Glamour.
