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Best activewear gifts for women: 15 soft gym leggings, comfy tracksuits, supportive sports bras and trainers for Christmas 2022
By Chloe Gray
3 years ago
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Give your favourite gym, yoga or running fan exactly what they want this Christmas: brand new kit. We’ve collated the best leggings, bras, trackies and trainers to help them keep on moving throughout the festive season.
We all know that one person who seemingly lives in activewear (and if you don’t know one, it’s probably you). Whether it’s because they’re always running between gym classes, have a jog scheduled in during their lunchbreak or they cycle to the office most days, they know that good, reliable, chic and comfortable gym kit is a necessity.
For the perfect outfit, you need clothes and shoes that both look great and function properly. Performance is so important. You want a sports bra that keeps you stable even when sprinting, and leggings that stay up in downward dog.
But good quality activewear can feel like an indulgence… which is where you or your loved ones come in. We suggest emailing this list out to your resident Santa if you’re in need of new running socks, or having a scroll to give you ideas for updating someone else’s kit bag. They’ll love you forever.
Lululemon Instill Tights
Lululemon leggings are a classic for a reason: buttery soft material, a super-high waistband and amazing stretch. This pair has been designed for easy movement during yoga, so recovery can be just as luxurious as training.
Girlfriend Collective Leggings and Bra set
The sustainable and inclusive Girlfriend Collective is a go-to for feeling brilliant in the gym. Take your pick of the huge colour range of their classic compressive leggings and supportive bra, but for a January pick-me-up we love this bright orange.
Shop Girlfriend Collective Compressive High Rise Leggings, £65
Metallic Black New York Yankees Cap
The humble baseball cap has seen a fun resurgence as an “any occasion accessory” this year. So whether you’re going straight from the gym to brunch, or from the office to an after-work park run, opt for this metallic upgrade of New Era’s classic MLB cap to up the style ante of your anywhere activewear.
Shop New York Yankees Metallic Black 9FORTY Adjustable Cap, £23
Asics Metaspeed Sky+
Strong Women editor Miranda Larbi swears by these ultra-light, ultra-fast trainers for chasing PBs. They weight barely anything and thanks to the full-length carbon plate, it’s almost impossible to go slow.
OnRunning Tank Top
Keep your favourite runner bright in dull weather, warm in cold conditions and sweat-free for those fast Parkrun sessions. This is high-tech clothing for runners of all abilities.
Reebok Nano X2 Shoes
If you have a CrossFit fan or strength training lover on your ‘to buy for’ list, look no further than the classic Nanos. A great pair attractive, stable shoes with a mesh, soft upper. The perfect shoes for lifting anything.
Maaree Solidarity High-Impact Sports Bra
This high-impact sports bra has an adjustable panel that runs over the top of the breast-area to reduce upward motion. The hybrid style also mixes the best bits of encapsulation sports bras with compression tops – so no need for an underwire.
Adidas Fast Running Jacket
Made from at least 60% recycled material, this running jacket is soft, moisture-wicking and brightly coloured – making it the perfect winter warmer. Oh, and it’s got a secret zip-able pocket for securing your phone.
Sweaty Betty Easy Peasy Top
This super-soft top is the perfect gift for cosy season, to go from rest days to yoga in ultimate comfort.
Nike Cushioned Training Socks
Make the classic stocking filler support their training with these thick-soled socks that give extra comfort during lifts.
Adidas Essentials Fleece Sweatshirt
Every gym-goer needs a jumper that’s cosy yet loose enough to get them through their dynamic warm-up. This fleece-lined sweatshirt is the answer.
Varley Let's Move Leggings
A go-faster animal print is a foolproof way to make practical gym clothing a little more stylish. These Varley leggings also feature hidden pockets and are made from recycled material.
Pangia Hoodie and Track Pant Set
Panagia isn’t just loved for its Instagram-friendly colour palette – made from 100% eco-friendly cotton that saves on carbon emissions, pesticides and water, it’s the rest day kit of dreams.
Sweaty Betty Super Soft Yoga Leggings and Gym Vest
One of the yogi in your life. This super soft set is made from supportive and breathable fabric that also boasts snug compression. The fabric is 90% squat-proof. And we think it’s ideal for a post-class drink too.
Shop Sweaty Betty Super Soft Yoga Leggings, £90, Gym Vest £65
OOFOS OOahh Luxe Slide Sandal – Cheetah and Leopard
There’s nothing like going on a long run, slipping off your trainers and sliding into a pair of shock-absorbent, light-weight sandals. These are a must-have for runners who complain about knee, feet and back twinges.
Buy OOFOS OOahh Luxe Slide Sandal – Cheetah and Leopard, £67
Vuori Performance Jogger
You can’t wear leggings every day… so on those rare days off, these performance joggers are ideal. They’re slim-fit, soft, stretchy and super comfortable – thanks to Vuori’s own special DreamKnit ™ fabric.
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