Rock The Sports Luxe Look With These Exercises

April Anne Villena
THREAD by ZALORA
Published in
3 min readJun 23, 2016

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The high streets aren’t the only place for you to rock that sports luxe look. From matching the slick minimalist pieces to finishing the look with complimentary sneakers, pulling off this modern and stylish look of athleisure is no simple task. These functional pieces can also double up as trendy outfits when you hit the gyms.

But apart from the plain old treadmill and men-dominated gyms, here are some uncommon exercises you can try.

Martial arts

Learning the art of combat, like taekwondo, can help impart beneficial self-defense skills. And of course, this keeps you lean and toned. For those keen to explore something more dynamic, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is fast gaining popularity for its decisive strikes and full-body workout. You’re a triple threat in this one — you get toned, you look stylish, and you know you can defend yourself.

What to Wear: Martial Arts allow more movement and physical contact to make sure to wear body fitting sports clothing like leggings, a sports bra and erhaps a tank top to drain the sweat.

Try this out: Printed Hem Bomber Jacket, Cross Back Crop Sportsbra, Training Capris, Slingback Woven Sandals

CrossFit

Throw away any misconception that CrossFit is only suitable for body builders. Unlock your athletic potential and discover kinaesthetic awareness. By combining a variety of different activities like weightlifting, gymnastics and other functional movements, CrossFit builds functional body strength and provides conditioning.

What to Wear: Outfits that you don’t mind breaking a sweat in. Sports shorts allow you to move freely and provide a more breathable and fresh feeling.

Try this out: Split Back Short Sleeve Sweatshirt, Cross Back Crop Top, Shorts, Strappy Flat Sandals

Yoga

From mind relaxation and stress relief to improved flexibility and increased muscle strength, Yoga helps you achieve a complete head-to-toe wellness. This can also help you develop soft skills such as concentration and self-confidence. Choose from the many types of yoga available to suit your differing needs and ailments–ranging from basic Hatha to pre and post natal yoga.

What to Wear: A well-fitting sports bra helps give you the perfect support. Comfortable sports apparel like jogging or woven pants and tank tops also help add a calmer feel to your Yoga sessions.

Try this out: Sport Mesh Insert Top, Sports Bra, Woven Pants, High Heel Sandals With Ankle Strap

Rock that new sport luxe look and strut to these places for a refreshing new workout to make sure you stay in shape and in style.

What are some uncommon sports that you partake in? Let us know in the comments section down below.

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