This bank holiday I headed over to Cheshire Oaks Outlet in Ellesmere Port to see if I could bag myself any bargains. For those of you who don’t know, Cheshire Oaks is a huge designer outlet with over 145 designer stores, including Gap, Nike, Michael Kors, Molten Brown, Ugg and Yankee Candle to name but a mere few.
I headed on into the Nike Factory Outlet on the hunt for some proper fitness clothes. Turns out, I own zero actual gym like clothes. I have some loose tops, some tracksuit bottoms but nothing that’s specifically designed for fitness. If I’m going to get serious about working out then it’s about time I invested in some slightly more appropriate gear!
Nike Running Dri-Fit tops £13/£18 (outlet prices)
I’m not a big fan of skin tight tops when I’m working out and I feel ridiculously self conscious in vest tops so I went for a full tee style. From the Nike running range, they’re made from 50% recycled polyester, designed for superior athletic performance (I might be pushing myself a bit there!) with a lower environmental impact. Save the planet guys! The Dri-fit technology was one of the main reasons I went for this style, it’s supposed to pull away sweat, keeping you dry and comfortable as you work out. Sounds perfect for a high impact cardio workout! I went for the pink/purple tee (£13) and a beautiful sky blue (£18). I’ usually a UK 8-10 so I picked up a size S which fits perfectly, not too fitted but not flapping about all over the place, it’s tapered giving it a feminine shape and is a perfect length.
Nike Tight Fit Dri-Fit bottoms £26/£30 (outlet prices)
These fit like a second skin! I couldn’t believe I actually opted for the tight fit pants but the cut and seams actually make them really flattering and I don’t feel conscious in them at all. Though they’re a tight fit they don’t feel tight or restricting at all…I should know, I bounced all over the changing room bending this way and that (the things we do behind closed doors!). I opted for the black, they go with any colour top and I can get away with outrageously colored underwear, I’ve got to think about these kinds of things!
I picked up a full length pair (£30) and a ¾ length pair (£26).
How are you keeping fit these days? Picked up any new gear? Let me know in the comments below!
Until next time,
I like the pieces you've bought, esp the pink top hehe. I've recently bought some nike running shoes! Actually did a blog post on them if you'd like to have a little peak :)I might invest in some of those nike running pants too :) x
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I love the pink tee, so bright and comfortable! I picked up some Adidas training trainers a while back that are so comfortable! I never knew what a difference having proper fitness trainers could make! I'll be sure to check out your post!
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I'm getting into whole healthy life,so this is very helpful for me.Thanks for sharing!Great post dear!:)
ReplyDeleteHaving the gear definatly encourages me to do the exercise that's for sure! It's like I have to justify buying it by using it regularly haha!
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I am currently always on the Wii fit in the evenings and workout videos so something like this would be perfect!
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I used to LOVE working out on the Wii, I was obsessed with it! Just dance and My Fitness Coach where my favorite Wii workout 'games'. Then I gave my parents my TV....probably wasn't the best idea I've ever had!
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I love NIke clothes and shoes for fitness! So comfy!
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They're going out for their official test drive at a high impact cardio class tomorrow night! I love how comfortable they are, it's about as close as you can get to working out and feeling as though you have no clothes on!
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Nike has some gorgeous clothes and you need to be comfortable when out running or at the gym - if it keeps you comfortable then you're workout is better which makes you feel better! :)
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Totally agree! The comfier you are the harder you workout! I know it's true for me anyways!
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