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The Best Workout Apparel for Cold Weather

Are the chilly temperatures keeping you out of the elements and inside the gym this winter? The icy roads, bone-chilling temperatures and decreasing daylight hours are enough to keep even the most adventurous fitness junkie indoors this season. But with the winter workout gear we’re featuring, you don’t have to resort to the treadmill this time of year. Now, you can keep up your favorite outdoor workouts while staying warm and protected!

Jackets

Warm muscles are essential to a great athletic performance, which is why an ultra-warm workout jacket is a must-have for your fitness wardrobe. Throw one over your workout outfit to ensure that not only will you be comfortable, but you’ll also protect your bod from the winter elements and the dangerous side effects of exercising with chilled muscles.

1. Techfit Climawarm Jacket


adidas, $60

Designed to keep your body warm even when the temperatures are low, this jacket uses adidas’s Climawarm technology, which mimics the hollow fibers of a polar bear’s fur. This jacket is sure to help you you generate the power you need to get through your workout!

2. Aeroloft 800 Running Vest


Nike, $180

This ultra-lightweight running vest features goose down insulation for warmth. Tiny ventilation perforations are placed throughout this vest as well, allowing for moisture and excess heat to automatically exit mid-workout.

This piece is perfect if you’re into hiking and need some serious warmth that can be taken off quickly. The vest can be folded into a back zippered pocked armed with a carrying strap for easy mobility while you’re mid-mountain.

3. Shimmer Cold Gear Half Zip Pullover


Under Armour, $64.99

This jacket is perfect if the winters in your area are mild. The interior of this pullover has a brushed lining to trap body heat during your workout and has thumbholes so you can keep your sleeves down during activity to ensure maximum warmth.

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Tops

A great long-sleeve top is the best winter alternative to your usual workout tank. They can be easily layered under a jacket or worn solo.

1. Long-Sleeve Studio Tee


Victoria’s Secret, $54.50 – $59.50

This is a great basic for all of the fitness fashionistas who want a slim-fitting workout tee with a pop of color!

2. Women’s Active Running Top


Old Navy, $24.94

Turtlenecks have met their match with this running top hybrid that will keep your neck warm throughout your fitness regimen!

3. Reflective Trim Running Top


Forever 21, $15.80

Reflectors are functional and safe, making this top a must-have! Grab this great running top before hitting the pavement after dark.

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Pants

1. Knock Out Cold-Weather Tight


Victoria’s Secret, $89.50 – $92.50

This sizzling take on the traditional Knock Out Tight is equipped with a brushed lining and high-rise waistline for maximum warmth. Not to mention there’s a handy hidden drawstring as well as side ankle zippers!

2. Pro Hyperwarm Tights

Nike, $55

Not only do these tights have an ultra-stylish print, they’re also made from Nike’s Dri-FIT material that will keep you warm, dry and comfortable. A product of fashion and technology, this pair is held together with ergonomic flat-lock seaming made to prevent chafing while offering a limitless range of motion. 

3. Climawarm+ Pants

adidas, $65

This pair of sweatpants can easily go from loungewear to workout wear! Adidas’s combination of insulating Climawarm technology and sweat-wicking THERMOLITE make for a dynamic duo. 

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Accessories  

Don’t forget to keep your head and hands warm while you work out, too!

1. Colorado Brimmer Hat

adidas, $24

This cute workout hat is crafted with a heavy knit and a fleece-lined headband to keep in the heat while staying in place during your outdoor adventures this season.

2. Women’s Better Sweater Gloves

Patagonia, $39

The fleece interior and sweater knit exterior of these athletic gloves will provide added comfort and warmth during any outdoor activity. If you’re doing a hands-free activity such as jogging, the extra warmth could be just what you need to power through your workout.

 

Say goodbye to sacrificing style for comfort (and vice versa) with cute outerwear that meets and exceeds both of these needs! Mix and match all of these items to create a fashionable yet functional cold-weather fitness look to fit your personal style.  

Susannah Hine is a senior at the University of California, Irvine double majoring in Political Science and Literary Journalism. Her interests are fabulously diverse and include loving country and rap music, fashion, all things written, traveling, spending countless hours on Buzzfeed and Pinterest, and dedicating any free weekend with her favorite person in the world: her mom. Susannah has interned at a plethora of establishments including Patch.com, Orange Coast Magazine, and Beach House Public Relations. When she isn’t busy working her part time job, being a full time student, and being an active member in her sorority, she enjoys spending time with her best friends in their house located on the sunny sands of Newport Beach, California. Follow her on Twitter at @Susannahhine