andrea's apple a day

Happy Friday everybody!!

The days are getting shorter and the temperature is dropping . . . and with it the prospect of getting out there and exercising is dwindling.

The perfect solution to fix this lull in motivation? New workout clothes! Now is the perfect chance to treat yourself to some new threads.

Treating yourself to some new kit is a great way to celebrate your hard work thus far and spur you on to keep going! Who doesn't love that new-clothes feeling?! Also, you will be more inclined to get yourself to the gym once you have purchased to justify the spend!

Still not convinced to splurge?

Your more than likely due something new anyway, workout clothes don't last forever. Its not just shoes that are vital to replace, sports bras are recommended to be replaced every 3-12 months (depending on usage), and we want to avoid the peril of saggy workout leggings!

If your still working out in old t-shirts, then your definitely due an upgrade. Making the switch to sweat-wicking fabric will be the best thing you ever do! This won't make you look silly (its what it is designed for!!) and doesn't have to mean super clingy, revealing and unflattering, just shop with a careful eye! Switching to workout-specific clothing was one of the best things I did this year. My workouts increased ten fold (goodbye, heavy, weighed down fabric), as did my running pace! My washing and drying is so much easier for these items, and lets face it, when we are feeling confident about the way we look in our workout gear we are motivated to keep working at it!

On board yet? ..... I can keep going!

You are also probably in need of a few pieces to help brace the lower temperatures. While the temperature in the gym remains the same, their is still plenty of reason to stick to exercising outside in the winter. (link)

And finally, it doesn't have to be a big splurge. Theres plenty of great affordable pieces, especially in cut-price stores like TX Maxx and Sports Direct. And if this new swag gets you to the gym more often, surely the health benefits justify the cost!!

Convinced yet? Good!

One last tip before you get shopping, opt for bright colours. Aside from been safer (stay seen in the dark people!), they really are a great mood booster on these dark, drizzly days. Slipping on my fluorescent orange trainers before i head out for a workout literally cheers me up!!

Here are a few of my favourites - listen up Santa!!!!