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Get Your Butt in Gear: GapBody Sport Essential Perfect Pants

FitSugar — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0700

I will freely admit it; I am a workout pant fanatic. When you try go to the gym every day, you need a bunch of workout pants or you'll end up with a lot of laundry every day. So I am always on the watch for new pants, especially comfortable and flattering ones.

My girlfriend recently told me about her favorite new workout pants, the GapBody Sport Essential Perfect Pants ($44.50). So I had to check them out myself and they seem like a great moderately priced workout pant to add to your fitness wardrobe. I've personally always been a fan of GapBody underwear because it's comfortable and soft, so it makes sense that their workout gear would be comfy, too. From what I can tell, they don't have any wicking properties or fancy stuff like that (made of just polyester and spandex), but sometimes you want to wear "comfortable and flattering" instead of "fancy fabric technology." Interested? Then buy them here.

Sale Alert: Old Navy Yoga Capris

FitSugar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:30:00 -0700

These stretchy and cute Yoga Capris are perfect for all your yoga, Pilates and exercise moves. They'd make a great addition to all your workout gear and right now they're on sale at OldNavy.com for only $12.50. Last time I checked, all colors (black, dark sea blue, bitter chocolate, carbon) and sizes were available. Who doesn't love a good bargain on exercise clothes? Buy them here.

Review: Run Don't Walk Pants

FitSugar — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:45:00 -0700

Are you looking for some pre- or postgym pants that you can pull on over your workout gear? I'm always looking for a flattering yet comfy fit and that's what I found in these Run Don't Walk Pants ($110) made by Cloudveil.

I know that may seem like a lot of moolah, but you've got to feel this amazing material. It's super-soft, light-weight microfiber that's smooth on the outside and lightly brushed velour on the inside. They are perfect for slipping on over my workout gear to head to the gym and I also wear them after my workout (since I'd rather not head to the grocery store in tight spandex shorts). Since this fabric wicks moisture and dries super fast, I've also worn them while strength training or doing yoga. My favorite part is that the material is thick enough to keep its shape, so they never look really baggy. Plus I've washed them at least 10 times and they still look like when I first got them (making them worth the price). Might I add that I wear them all the time while lounging at home? I live in the chocolate ones, but they also come in black and kiwi. If you're interested in checking them out (and I suggest you do) you can order them here.

Get Your Butt in Gear: C9 Pants by Champion

FitSugar — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:10:00 -0700

Target lops another one out of the park as far as I am concerned with these C9 Pants by Champion (extended sizes).

Not only are they only $20, but they also come in, wait for it . . . tall sizes! Leggy gals rejoice. I cannot tell you how many emails I get asking about workout pants for tall girls and I've always steered them to the Victoria's Secret Fold Over Pant until now. These great workout pants are made from a comfortable jersey knit and they're slim through the hip and thigh while boot-cut at the ankle, which makes them flattering on most body types. Buy them here.

Get Your Butt in Gear: SJB Performance Mesh Pants

FitSugar — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:30:00 -0800

If you're looking for a good pair of inexpensive workout pants then you should definitely check out St. John's Bay Performance Mesh Pant ($34.00). These pants are not only affordable but the mesh fabric has moisture wicking properties, which should help keep you dry. They're also surprisingly soft for an inexpensive pair of workout pants. What's more? The pants come in tall sizes for all you leggy ladies. Buy a pair at JCPenney stores or online here.

Get Your Butt in Gear: Champion Cross Over Pants

FitSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:30:00 -0800

I am always looking for comfy and flattering workout pants. I just found these pants by Champion that are perfect for Pilates or yoga. The Champion Cross Over Contrast Pants ($40) are made from a mixture of cotton, Lycra, and spandex so they stretch and move with ease.

Best of all they are flattering (my husband even called them "distracting") with a generous cut in the thighs leading to a bootleg flare at the cuff. The inseam is 31 in. I didn't need to futz with or rearrange them once during an hour and a half of yoga. Nor did they need any rearranging during a short and quick strength-training session on the second wearing and a wash later. Yep, these pants are machine washable, too. Buy them directly from Amazon and save 20 percent on the retail price.

Sale Alert: Puma Agile Pant

FitSugar — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:30:00 -0800

Looking for a new pair of pants to add to your workout gear that won't break your bank account?

These Puma Agile Pants ($14.97) are not only a great pair of pants to throw on over your shorts after a workout in the gym, but also they are great for your chillier workouts outdoors. What's more? They're on sale for $14.97! Colors and sizes are limited so buy yourself (or someone else) a pair at Dick's Sporting Goods today.

Get Your Butt in Gear: Lole Alex Pant

FitSugar — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:30:00 -0800

Snow sports season is officially here as many mountains finally received a bit of snow. I have been gearing up mentally and physically for skiing and snowboarding, but I also have been looking to gear up fashionably too.

I love these Lole Alex Ski Pants ($180) because they are functional just as much as fashionable on the slopes. These snow pants allow for maximum movement for when you're thrashing down the slopes, as well as breathability for when you're lugging your board or skis around the mountain. For those of us less skilled in snow sports, their water repellent feature keeps you dry through spill after spill - on the slopes and off. Buy them here.

Get Your Butt in Gear: Everlast Energy Studio Pant

FitSugar — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:30:00 -0800

If you're looking for a good workout pant that will work for basically any activity you're trying, the Everlast Energy Studio Pant ($32.99) is a good buy. They're cute and sporty with a little additional flare, but not over the top like some other fitness clothes I've seen recently.

I wore them to the gym and the little bits of color (ruby and purple) spiced up my outfit, especially since most of my workout clothes tend to be black, gray or navy. The pants were very comfortable, moved well and breathed well, so I was overall very happy wearing them. An added bonus is that they have a cute little pocket perfect for most lightweight and small mp3 players. The price is not bad at $33 and I would definitely recommend them if you're looking for something simple but cute to add to your collection.

Get Your Butt in Gear: Ailin

FitSugar — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:30:00 -0700

Looking for some cute new gear for yoga or any of your fitness endeavors? Check out my new favorite line of gear: Ailin (pronounced "eye-lean").

I am especially in love with this Waitomo Caves Mock Tee ($95). It's knit from a soft polyester fiber whose smooth face makes layering easy. The brushed interior eco-friendly polyester combo fabric at the chest adds a technical, water resistant dimension. All this, along with the fact that it is super cute, makes this top perfect for fall. I wore it to the gym, took it off before working out (it was super hot in there today), and then put it back on to go run a few errands before heading home. The best part? I still felt cute, which is more than I have to say for myself when I am in my baggy hooded college sweatshirts-plus, you know I love a multipurpose item!

The Hauraki Gulf Yoga Pants ($80) provide excellent stretch and warmth. The two straps that tie into bows just above the ankles add a little flare to your average spandex pant. The pants are made from moisture wicking Supplex and Lycra, so they can be worn as a performance driven exercise pant-though my girl FabSugar may wear them as a fashion statement with booties. What's more? They did wonders for my legs. My husband couldn't stop telling me how great they looked in these pants! (Um, I'll take one in every color.)

Pair the top and pants with a cute tank, like the super soft, moisture wicking Tongariro Tank ($42), and you've got yourself one knockout workout outfit.

Pricey? Indeed. Worth every penny? Absolutely.