Fashion-Forward Fitness Gear Is Here to Help Keep Your New Year's Resolutions on Track
It's never been this much fun to see and be seen at the gym.

It’s January, a new year, and the month that spawns the mother of all fitness and diet resolutions that (admit it) wanes bit by bit until February when it is often all but forgotten. Not so fast this time around: Kira Stokes, a fitness expert and coach whose signature training style, “The Stoked Method,” has won her legions of fans that include celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday gym-goers, offers some sound advice for sticking to a New Year’s fitness regime instead of prematurely throwing in the towel. First off, “Set realistic goals,” she says, “with scheduled checkpoints—dates on the calendar that you try on your ‘goal pants’ or ‘goal dress.’”
Along those same lines, “Start small,” says Adam Rosante, a strength and performance coach who trains athletes and actors (including Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber) and is the founder of the just-launched Dollar Sweat Club fitness app. “The number one reason people fail is that they take on too much at once. It becomes overwhelming and they abandon their journey. Focus on one thing like drinking more water or committing to working out three times a week. You’ll ignite the power of momentum.”
Speaking of powering up, Rosante says, “If having a really rocking workout outfit is going to give you the motivation to work out, then go for it.” Stokes agrees. “Having new, stylish workout wear can definitely motivate you to stick to the plan. If you like what you see and you feel when you look in the mirror the odds of pushing yourself a little harder increase. Functional, fashionable fitness apparel can be an immediate mood booster, and therefore, a workout booster.”
Cheers to that, and clothing and gear to help you stay on track.


Harness Flower Power
Get moving in vivid print inspired by the geometric and floral patterns of famed interior designer David Hicks. This Tory Sport set is breathable, moisture wicking and ultra lightweight, made with TACTEL.
Bra, $98; leggings, $158; torysport.com.

Get Shredded
Engineered to lift, sculpt, contour and smooth, these dramatic, high-waist, ripped leggings take on the New Year with fierceness.
$130, aloyoga.com.

Here Comes the Sun
Playful and lightweight gym bag features designer-inspired details in easy to clean, Fashion-Flex sculptured vinyl.
$120; greatbag.co.

Boost It
Laceless running shoes with a sock-like fit are lightweight and feature responsive cushioning. The more you give, the more you get.
$200; adidas.com.

Roar
Put a tiger in your tank, or at least on the back of your bomber jacket, good for layering and warmer days.
$295; bandier.com.

Good Hood
Easy and breezy, this hoodie is all business in the front—antimicrobial, moisture wicking, wrinkle resistant—and dramatic in the back with a panel of intricate macramé weaving.
$155; carbon38.com.

Be Tankful
Radiate good karma with this cute and easy super soft tank that is sweat-wicking and breathable.
$50; sweatybetty.com.


Tailored Take-All
For the minimalist, this modern, ultra lightweight duffle is water-resistant and expands to fit all your gym needs along with a padded space for your computer.
$155; ryu.com.

Must-Have Jacket
Sleek and hooded, this jacket offers all the comfort of a sleeping bag but is virtually weightless along with being wind, water, and sweat resistant, warm and packable.
$259; arcteryx.com.

Foothold
Ahhh, the perfect running sock. This one boasts targeted compression, high density cushioning, wicking fibers, a seamless toe and an anatomical design that helps eliminate blisters.
$17.99; feetures.com.

Like Mike
In vivid Gatorade shades, these new Jordan kicks are electrolyte free but have loads of retro flair and will encourage happy feet.
$175; nike.com.

Get Shorty
Versatile sport shorts feature a zippered pocket to keep your phone out of the action, and lightweight, four-way stretch fabric that is sweat-wicking, along with a gusset to allow increased mobility, so move it.
$68; lululemon.com.

Go for the Gold
As in gold nanoparticles that decrease drying time, increase odor fighting capabilities and add durability—and are woven into Rhone’s workhorse tee.
$68; rhone.com.

Listen Up
Pump up the volume with wireless high quality headphones that offer stability, comfort and are made with water repellent mesh… so you can feel free to sweat.
$249; bose.com.
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