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Whether you've been working hard all year on your summer body, doing a last minute mad push, or are looking for a little encouragement to get your body moving, splurging on some new activewear or fitness equipment can be a great motivator.
We all know that nourishing our bodies with healthy food and being active makes you sleep better, have more energy, and feel better in our skin. However, it can be too easy (especially at this time of the year) to indulge in a few too many festive treats and ditch the workout in favour of an after work drink in the sunshine.
While it may feel like a chore at the time, sometimes getting changed into your activewear is half of the struggle. So we have created a genuis hack to get you back into the swing of things - active retail therapy. You'll be rearing to jump into your new pieces and hit the pavement, the pool or the gym in these summer pieces, engineered to keep you cool and support you through your workout - whatever that might be.
Shop our favourite new activewear essentials and fitness equipment and you'll be skipping off to the gym in no time.
Lorna Jane has done it again, this time with a range of gym essentials, that are made specifically to go from the gym, straight into the pool (or the ocean), for the perfect post-workout cool down without having to change at all.
Lorna Jane Gym to Swim Sports Bra and Bike Shorts.
The comfiest sneaker to take you from the gym to the shops, the New Balance 9060 are light yet sturdy and will have you feeling like you're walking on clouds.
New Balance 9060, Available at Stylerunner
Amplify your workout by adding some extra weights to wrists or ankles. Perfect for walking, yoga and pilates, or if you can't make it to the gym, wearing these around the house while cleaning all adds up!
Active Intent Silicon Weight Bands Available at The Warehouse
Soaring summer temperatures and sticky humidity means its time to put away the leggings. Get the pins out in some cute bike shorts, bonus points for a fun colour like this marshmallow pink from Lululemon.
Lululemon Align High-Rise Short
An absolute summer essential, this classic adidas tee is lightweight and breathable with a relaxed fit.
Adidas Mens Essentials Tshirt
Everyone needs a great fitted cap to carry you through summer, the Finaly Cap from I Love Ugly delivers on vintage style in a modern fit and fresh summer colour.
I Love Ugly Finlay Cap
The perfect extra light layer for when the weather is changeable, this jacket is equal parts practical, and fashionable.
P.E Nation Womens Cropped Man Down Jacket Available at Rebel Sport
These lightweight, thoughtfully designed shorts are perfect for keeping cool while you work up a sweat. Plus, one of the pockets zips closed so you don't loose your essentials.
AS Colour Active Pro Shorts
Staying hydrated is key, grab a bottle that keeps your water cold, and holds a decent amount of water so you don't run out mid-workout.
Stanely Quencher Available at Superette
Nothing Naughty
Keep a bag of these Nothing Naughty Protein Bites on hand to keep you going throughout the day. Perfect for a quick energy boost and support muscle recovery, having these handy is ideal.
Nothing Naughty Premium Whey Protein Bites Available at Sportsfuel
Shop our favourite summer activewear pieces all available in Newmarket now.
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